iPhone 17 set to break a record no flagship has touched in 15 years

The upcoming iPhone 17 is expected to become Apple's longest-running flagship model, projected to remain at the top for about 18 months until Spring 2027. This would surpass the iPhone 4's 15.7-month record set in 2010-2011, though unlike that era's complete upgrade drought, customers will still see annual Pro models and potentially Apple's first folding iPhone during this extended cycle.