Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is a bold redesign but a basic upgrade
It's a tricky year to review the iPhone Pro. It's long been the go-to choice for anyone who wants an iPhone with the nicest screen, longest battery, and great cameras. But the display is no longer unique to the Pro, cameras have largely gotten "good enough" on most phones, and Apple has a new model, the Air, which might be even more compelling.
This is the first time the iPhone Pro feels like it's truly targeted at creators - people who need the longest battery life and the best cameras to record video and photos. I'm not a creator, but I've always bought the Pro Max for its bigger, higher-refresh-rate screen as much as for its beefy batte …