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Got a New iPhone 17? How to Use All the New Features

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Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you're the proud owner of one of Apple's latest models, then keep reading. Whether you're upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to the devices, this article will help you get the most out your new iPhone.

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MacRumors has put together the following series of ‌iPhone 17‌ how-to articles explaining all the new features that can be found on Apple's newest models.

All iPhone 17 Models (Incl. iPhone Air)

iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max

iOS 26

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MakeAppleAwesomeAgain
8 months ago
I upgraded from a 12 to a 17, and it’s a wonderful phone (battery, screen, USB-C, Action Button). Plus, I don’t mind iOS 26. But the Camera Control button is terrible. I really tried, but it’s even annoying when I don’t try to use it and accidentally touch it, and it enables some crappy filter or weird setting. Really Apple-unworthy.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Moukee
8 months ago

I upgraded from a 12 to a 17, and it’s a wonderful phone (battery, screen, USB-C, Action Button). Plus, I don’t mind iOS 26. But the Camera Control button is terrible. I really tried, but it’s even annoying when I don’t try to use it and accidentally touch it, and it enables some crappy filter or weird setting. Really Apple-unworthy.
Settings > Camera > Camera Control to disable features of the button. You can essentially just dumb it down to a physical button or even completely disable it.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Paddle1
8 months ago

I upgraded from a 12 to a 17, and it’s a wonderful phone (battery, screen, USB-C, Action Button). Plus, I don’t mind iOS 26. But the Camera Control button is terrible. I really tried, but it’s even annoying when I don’t try to use it and accidentally touch it, and it enables some crappy filter or weird setting. Really Apple-unworthy.
You can adjust/disable various Camera Control functionality in the Settings app.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Thisismattwade
8 months ago

I upgraded from a 12 to a 17, and it’s a wonderful phone (battery, screen, USB-C, Action Button). Plus, I don’t mind iOS 26. But the Camera Control button is terrible. I really tried, but it’s even annoying when I don’t try to use it and accidentally touch it, and it enables some crappy filter or weird setting. Really Apple-unworthy.
What a great upgrade, Merry Christmas!
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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FILIPSN007
8 months ago
What we REALLY need: "How to configure your iPhone to avoid all bugs and resprings"
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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WarmWinterHat
8 months ago

I upgraded from a 12 to a 17, and it’s a wonderful phone (battery, screen, USB-C, Action Button). Plus, I don’t mind iOS 26. But the Camera Control button is terrible. I really tried, but it’s even annoying when I don’t try to use it and accidentally touch it, and it enables some crappy filter or weird setting. Really Apple-unworthy.
The camera control isn’t great. I disabled all the swipe and adjust features and now it’s just a shutter button. It works well for that.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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