I’ve been using the iPhone 17 for over a month — here’s what I really think about it

One thing I’ve learned in my 17 years of reviewing phones for a living is that you really can’t appreciate a device unless you’ve put in solid time using it daily — and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing with the iPhone 17. While my week’s worth of using it managed to scratch the surface, using the iPhone 17 for over a month gives me a better understanding of what makes this phone a genuine long-term upgrade.

For example, I’ve put the iPhone 17’s new Center Stage camera to the test…