Hi readers. Last issue we covered Apple’s big iPhone announcements. Now the iPhone 17, 17 Air, and 17 Pro are finally hitting shelves.
After a bit of time to reflect, we’ve come to a verdict: the base model might be boring this year, but it’s brilliantly boring. Or maybe boringly brilliant. Either way, it’s easily the best value — you’ll find our full reasoning in the Features section, along with thoughts on Apple’s oddly named new “camera plateau” and what it means for the Air and Pro models.
This issue also lands just as iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are rolling out to the public. Perfect timing, as our How-To section wraps up the last of our guides to the update. For a full recap, check the iOS 26 overview in News.
Elsewhere, we’re digging into other “brilliantly boring” subjects: the best clock apps, a deep dive into book tracking, and a celebration of our favorite weather app. Enjoy!
Tom Rolfe
Swipe Editor