Apple announces updates to its smartphone lineup every autumn, but the company often has a hard time keeping the details under wraps. Ahead of the official unveiling of the iPhone 17, we've already heard quite a few hints about what may be in store.

As my phone contract came to an end last month, I found myself faced with a familiar dilemma: to upgrade, or to stick with my current device. Normally I'd stick – the pressure to switch phones every couple of years has never sat right with me;