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Apple expanded its 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max to Vietnam and several European countries that use the Type C Europlug, adding retractable prongs for easier packing. The accessory previously launched a US version in September 2025 and a Type G (UK) variant in November 2025; eurozone pricing is about €45. It can fast-charge iPhone 17 models, iPhone Air, and iPad Pro, delivering up to 60W in short bursts.
As Apple gears up for a potential iPhone 18 reveal, rumors suggest the new lineup could come with higher prices and possible compromises, making upgrading to the iPhone 17 now a smarter move. Price hikes on future models and lower trade-in values could erode the value of your current device, while the iPhone 18 may offer only modest gains and potential downgrades (screen brightness, GPU). The iPhone 17 already delivers strong performance, ample storage, ProMotion and Always-On Display, and could be a better value until the next wave arrives.
MacRumors says Apple won’t release a standard iPhone 18 this fall and will instead launch iPhone 18 Pro/Max plus a spring 2027 cheaper model. With rumored price increases, buying the iPhone 17 now could be cheaper overall, especially if purchased outright or via a trade-in that declines in value when new models arrive. The iPhone 17 remains the recommended pick for most buyers in 2026, while the iPhone 18’s rumored upgrades—RAM and other features—may not justify waiting for many consumers.
Rumors suggest Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices on Aug 10 to align with memory-cost increases, potentially ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro launch; the leaker’s track record is uncertain, and Apple reportedly isn't increasing production capacity for current models as it staggers future releases.
A Weibo leaker claims Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as Monday, Aug. 10, though it’s unclear whether the change would affect the whole iPhone 17 lineup or only select models. The rumor comes after June price hikes for Macs and iPads and ahead of next month’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup and a foldable iPhone, with the iPhone 17 expected to stay Apple’s mainstream option into next year.
A 9to5Mac post cites a Weibo leaker, Fixed Focus Digital, claiming iPhone 17 prices may rise as early as Monday, Aug. 10, though no solid sources are provided and it’s unclear which models would be affected; the move would precede the expected iPhone 18 Pro launch next month and comes after Apple avoided price hikes earlier in the summer.
iOS 27 enables FaceTime's Dual Capture on iPhone 17 and newer, letting users simultaneously stream front and rear cameras during a call; activate it via the Flip button (you can disable the front cam with a second tap), with the default keeping the front camera active when the rear is used. The feature requires both participants to run iOS 27; older iPhones will see the Dual Capture stream from others but cannot contribute it.
Five reasons to buy the iPhone 17 now instead of waiting for the iPhone 18: anticipated price increases for the 18 lineup and foldables, a split-launch that delays non-Pro models until 2027, a potential downgrade for the base iPhone 18 to control costs, uncertainty around some 18 upgrades, and higher trade-in value for your current iPhone if you upgrade now.
Mid-2026 resale data show the iPhone 17 lineup capturing the majority of value, with base iPhone 17 retaining about 99% of its original price and Pro/Pro Max near 98–99%; the iPhone 17e also performs well (roughly 92–97% depending on variant), while the Galaxy S26 lags at around 75% retention, highlighting how Apple devices typically hold value better than Android options amid rising new-device prices.
T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 17 for customers who trade in an eligible device on the Experience More or Experience Beyond plan, with the iPhone 17 Pro free when you switch carriers and bring your number to the Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in required). The discount is applied via 24 monthly bill credits offsetting the financing charge; you’ll pay upfront taxes and a $35 activation fee. If you cancel, switch, or upgrade before the 24 months end, the remaining balance becomes due. The deal can change or end at any time.
T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17 for free when you trade in an eligible device on Experience More or Experience Beyond, and the iPhone 17 Pro for free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on those plans. The discounts are funded by 24 consecutive monthly bill credits; you’ll still pay upfront taxes and a $35 activation fee, and canceling early or upgrading before the 24 months ends will trigger the remaining balance on the phone.
Apple could hike iPhone 17 pricing as soon as this month after Tim Cook described memory and storage costs as ‘unavoidable’ due to AI and data-center demand. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects imminent price hikes, potentially tied to Apple’s Back to School promo. Current iPhone 17 lineup pricing ranges from $599 (iPhone 17e) to $1,199 (iPhone 17 Pro Max), and WSJ projects the iPhone 18 Pro could start at $1,399; Apple may also lift prices on iPads and Macs.
iOS 27 brings powerful on-device AI, but the most capable features require more RAM; the iPhone 17, with 8GB, is not eligible for the top AI model or the new Siri voice customization, which are reserved for iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max or iPhone Air with 12GB RAM (and similar 12GB RAM requirements on iPad/Mac).
Apple says the most powerful on-device Siri AI features in iOS 27 require 12GB of unified memory, limiting the new expressiveness and improved dictation to iPhone 17 Pro models (and select iPads/Macs); base iPhone 17 gets the newer Siri interface but with older voices and less accurate dictation, while other AI features run across a wider range of devices with Apple Intelligence.
Apple released iOS 26.5.1, a minor update for iPhone Air and iPhone 17 models that fixes a wired charging issue affecting a small number of users; the update is available over the air, and Apple is winding down iOS 26 ahead of WWDC and the arrival of iOS 27.