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

[MacRumors]

Author: Tim Hardwick

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.

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)​

• Dynamic Island Explained: What It Does and How to Use It
  
• iPhone 17 Camera Control: Everything You Need to Know
  
• Action Button: What It Does and How to Customize It
  
• How to Use the New Center Stage Front Camera
  
• How to Rotate the Front Camera Without Changing iPhone Orientation
  
• How to Disable Center Stage Front Camera Auto-Zoom
  
• How to Disable Center Stage Front Camera Auto-Rotate
  
• How to Enable Dual Capture Video Recording
  
• How to Disable Adaptive Power Mode (On by Default)
  
• How to Hard Reset or Force Restart All iPhone 17 Models
  

iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max​

• How to Use 8x Optical Zoom
  
• Shooting Video in Apple's New ProRes RAW Format
  

iOS 26​

• Ultimate iOS 26 Walkthrough: Guides and How Tos for Every New Feature
  
• Tone Down Apple's New Liquid Glass Design for Improved Legibility
  
• iOS 26 Setup Guide: 10 Things You Should Do First
  
• Tint App Icons to Match Your New iPhone 17 Color
  
• Tint App Icons to Match Your iPhone's Case Color
  
• iOS 26: All the New iPhone Lock Screen Customizations
  
• All the New iPhone Ringtones in iOS 26
  
• iOS 26 Camera App: New Features and Design Changes

Happy holidays!
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