Controls and Connectivity – iPhone 17
Apple maintains its familiar control layout on the iPhone 17, albeit in a more polished manner with better ergonomics and ease of use. The volume up and down buttons and the mute switch — or the customizable Action Button (on Pro models) that can be set to launch the camera, start a voice memo, or control smart home devices — appear on the left side. Power/lock button: The long button on the right side, which initiates a quick-touch Siri and wakes the device.
On the bottom edge, there is the drilled speaker grill, the microphone and the USB-C port for charging and data purposes. On Pro models, Apple has also fine-tuned the port for USB 4 ultra-fast transfer speeds, enabling speeds of up to 40Gbps, while standard versions employ USB 3 speeds.
On the wireless connectivity front, while the iPhone 17 series gets Wi-Fi 7 for high-speed and stable internet, Bluetooth 5.4 helps it pair with peripherals more efficiently, and the iPhone 17 features 5G support with an in-house Apple modem for improved coverage and reduced power consumption. A second-generation Ultra-Wideband (UWB) improves spatial awareness for AirTags, AirDrop, and future AR experiences.
In general, the placement of the controls feels good and the connectivity upgrades make the iPhone 17 ready for the future, be it productivity, entertainment, or smart home scenarios.
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