iPhone 15 Pro Max Gets Lighter Build, Improved Camera Zoom, A17 Chip

New titanium build makes iPhone 15 Pro Max lighter and easier to handle than before.
Action button offers quick access to shortcuts like camera and is customizable.
Improved 5x zoom on Pro Max delivers clearer distant shots than predecessor.
USB-C charging is convenient but not a huge change yet.
A17 Pro chip enables console-level gaming, though performance gains otherwise subtle.

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