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The iPhone 17 got major upgrades under the hood.
At the $799 price point, users are getting Pro-level features.
The iPhone 17 is available for purchase in-store starting Friday.
Typically, base model iPhones are often overlooked. Apple's launch of the iPhone 17 lineup made that even more the case, with the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro stealing all the attention. However, some time with the iPhone 17 and a look at the specs make it evident that it's the biggest win of the product season for most users.
While at a glance it may look the same as last year, in different, dare I say, cuter pastel colors, after using it for a couple of minutes, you'll be able to tell that it packs major upgrades under the hood. The best part is that, despite the upgrades, it retails for the same price as last year's model, with the same storage at $799.
Also: T-Mobile will give you a free iPhone 17 Pro - here's how to qualify
To help you decide if a trip to the Apple store on Friday is worth it, I am sharing the iPhone 17's biggest standouts (and upgrades), which I noticed after spending 24 hours with the phone.
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