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Apple iPhone 17 lineup: What to know before pre-ordering Apple announced four new iPhones: the standard iPhone 17, the high-end iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a new ultra-thin model called the iPhone Air. Below is a concise breakdown to help you decide before pre-ordering. At a glance iPhone Air — New ultra-thin model (reported ~5.6mm). Starting price reported around $999. iPhone 17 — Entry model, reported starting price around $799. iPhone 17 Pro — Higher-end model, reported starting price around $1,099 with base storage increased to 256 GB. iPhone 17 Pro Max — Top-tier model with the Pro feature set at the largest size. These price points and specs were reported following Apple's announcement; official full reviews and hands-on testing are still recommended before purchasing. Where…

Hands-on: iPhone 17 Pro — Cosmic Orange, unibody & CenterStage Quick hands-on impressions from Apple Park: the iPhone 17 Pro (Cosmic Orange) stands out for its unibody feel, matte/soft-touch finish and the redesigned camera plateau. The new CenterStage-capable selfie camera and iOS 26 camera app changes open up auto-rotating aspect ratios and dual-camera capture, though some options are tucked into deeper menus for now. Key notes Design: Unibody chassis with a matte, soft-touch feel compared to iPhone 16 Pro. Colors: Cosmic Orange (hands-on), Deep Blue, Silver. Camera: New camera plateau; CenterStage selfie camera; iOS 26 camera app redesigned for new features. Performance: Vapor chamber cooling for sustained performance (per official specs). Price/Availability: Starts at $1,099; release date Sep 19, 2025 (per Apple announcement). Impression: The Cosmic Orange finish and unibody…

Apple Watch Series 11 — 5G, Hypertension Alerts, Sleep Score: Pre-orders Open Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 11 at its "Awe Dropping" event. Pre-orders opened today and units ship on September 19, 2025. Key pricing: $399 (42mm GPS), $429 (46mm), and the titanium model starts at $699 (cellular included). What's new Hypertension alerts: A new algorithm using the optical heart sensor analyzes patterns over time to flag possible high blood pressure. Apple says the feature could alert over a million people in its first year — availability depends on FDA clearance. 5G cellular: Cellular models now use 5G (instead of LTE) for faster, more efficient connections. Sleep Score: New sleep scoring analyzes duration, consistency and awake time to give actionable feedback. Durability & materials: IonX glass with a bonded…

AirPods Pro 3 hands-on: refined ANC, heart-rate sensing, live translation, no price hike Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3 at its iPhone 17 event. The new model brings a refined design, improved active noise cancellation (ANC), a built-in heart-rate sensor, live translation features, and — notably — no price increase over the previous model. Key features Redesigned fit and finish Improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) Heart-rate sensing built into the earbuds Live translation capabilities No price hike compared to the AirPods Pro 2 Hands-on impressions In a brief demo focused on ANC, the new AirPods Pro 3 performed very well in a noisy room just outside the main theater — a harsh environment that’s ideal for testing cancellation. I couldn’t test prolonged heart-rate monitoring or live translation during the quick…

Apple Watch Ultra 3, Series 11 & SE 3 — Pre-orders Open, Shipping Sept 19 Apple’s Sept 9 event introduced three new smartwatches: the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch SE 3. Pre-orders are open now and Apple says all three will ship on September 19. Quick overview Apple Watch Ultra 3 — flagship model with the largest, brightest display, titanium case, advanced sensors and enhanced connectivity for outdoor and pro users. Apple Watch Series 11 — the mainline upgrade with improved performance and new features carried over from Apple’s latest watch OS. Apple Watch SE 3 — budget-friendly model with essential Apple Watch features at a lower price point. Where to find more Official Apple watch hub: https://www.apple.com/watch/ Search on Amazon (US affiliate links):…

AirPods Pro (3) — Pre-orders open, shipping Sep 19 Apple announced the AirPods Pro (3) at its September 9 event. Pre-orders are live now and the first shipments are scheduled to start on September 19. The US price is $249. Where to buy Official Apple product page: https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/ Amazon (search/affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=AirPods+Pro+3&tag=f1rede-20 Quick specs & highlights Upgraded sound and active noise cancellation (ANC) Design and fit improvements Integration with Apple ecosystem and spatial audio features Expected shipping: September 19 Want one? Pre-orders are open now — decide whether to buy direct from Apple or via retailers like Amazon when stock goes live. Share in the comments where you’ll order yours and why. Note: This post links to official product pages and retailer listings. It does not include links to review…

Apple Watch Series 11 — Hypertension Detection, 5G & New Design Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 11 at its "Awe Dropping" event. Pre-orders start at $399 and it ships on September 19, 2025. Key features Hypertension detection: Uses the optical heart sensor plus a new ML algorithm (background monitoring over ~1 month) to flag possible high blood pressure; Apple expects FDA clearance and may notify over a million people in year one. 5G cellular: Faster data on cellular models with improved modem and antenna design. Sleep Score: New sleep scoring based on duration, consistency, awakenings and other metrics to help improve sleep. More durable display: Ion‑X glass with ceramic-level durability (twice as scratch-resistant). Materials & battery: Case now 100% recycled aluminum (and recycled titanium options); battery redesigned for up…

AirPods Pro 3 — Pre-orders Open, Ships Sept 19 Apple announced the AirPods Pro 3 on September 9, 2025. Pre-orders are live now and the official ship date is September 19, 2025. The U.S. price is set at $249. Key details Price: $249 (U.S.) Ship date: September 19, 2025 Where to buy: Apple Store and major retailers — also searchable on Amazon: Buy on Amazon Main upgrades: improved active noise cancellation, better bass response, and potential new health/fitness sensors How to pre-order Visit the Apple Store website or Apple Retail app and place a pre-order starting now. Alternatively, use the Amazon search link below to check availability and order when stock appears: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=AirPods+Pro+3&tag=f1rede-20 Expect shipments to begin on September 19, 2025. If you want a quick buy option, check Apple’s…

Apple OS 26 (iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 & macOS 26 "Tahoe") — Public Release Sept 15 Apple announced that iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26 (macOS Tahoe) will leave beta and be available to compatible devices on September 15. The update brings two headline changes: Liquid Glass design: A major UI refresh across Apple platforms focusing on translucency and fluid motion. Year-based versioning: Apple is aligning OS version numbers with release years (hence the jump to “26”). Device compatibility (high level) iPhone: iPhone 17 ships with iOS 26 pre-installed. Public update available for iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and second-gen+ iPhone SE models. Apple Watch: watchOS 26 will be available on recent models, including Apple Watch Series 6 and later, Apple Watch SE…

Apple iPhone 17 Event — Full Recap Apple’s September event introduced the iPhone 17 family, a new iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and updates to the Apple Watch line. Key dates: pre-orders start Sept 12, wide availability on Sept 19. iPhone 17 (standard) 6.3" display, 120Hz ProMotion, thinner borders Ceramic Shield 2 for improved scratch resistance A19 chipset (6‑core CPU, 5‑core GPU), improved neural engine +8 hours battery life vs previous model Cameras: 48MP main Fusion ultra-wide + 12MP telephoto; improved center-stage selfie Starts at $799 (256GB) iPhone Air Thinnest iPhone ever at 5.6mm, spacecraft‑grade titanium 6.5" always‑on ProMotion display up to 3000 nits A19 Pro chipset, N1 wireless chip (Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6), C1X modem 48MP Fusion + 12MP 2x telephoto; center-stage selfie Adaptive Power Mode for all‑day battery…