iPhone 17: ProMotion, longer battery life and Center Stage The iPhone 17 may look familiar at first glance, but Apple packed several meaningful upgrades under the hood. Highlights include a 6.3" Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion 120Hz, new A19 chip performance paired with iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence, roughly eight more hours of battery life in typical use, faster charging, and an improved front camera with Center Stage for better video calls and selfies. Key specs Display: 6.3" Super Retina XDR with ProMotion 120Hz Performance: A19 chip, optimized for iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence features Battery: ~+8 hours of battery life vs last gen and faster charging Camera: Center Stage front camera; upgraded rear cameras on Pro models Sizes: 6.3" iPhone 17, 6.5" iPhone Air, 6.9" iPhone 17 Pro…

Apple iPhone 17 — Key specs, price & availability Apple has officially announced the iPhone 17. Here's a concise breakdown of the headline features, availability and what’s new compared with the iPhone 16. Quick summary Display: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion (adaptive up to 120Hz), Always-On, peak brightness 3,000 nits Chip: A19 (3nm) with 16-core Neural Engine and 5-core GPU Cameras: Dual Fusion rear system — 48MP main (with integrated 2x optical-quality) + 48MP Ultra Wide; 18MP front camera with improved stabilization and Center Stage Storage: Base storage doubled to 256GB Battery: Apple claims up to 30 hours video playback; faster charging to 50% in ~20 minutes (with a capable USB-C adapter) Price & availability: Starts at $799. Preorders Sep 12, on sale Sep 19. Design & durability The…

Apple seeds Release Candidates for its major OS updates — Public launch set for Sept 15, 2025 Apple has released Release Candidate (RC) builds of iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26 to developers. RCs are the final pre-release versions and are typically unchanged when pushed to the public, unless significant last‑minute bugs are found. When to expect the public update Apple and multiple reports indicate the public release is scheduled for September 15, 2025. Developers and public beta testers can download the RC builds via the Software Update section in Settings (or the Apple Developer site) if enrolled. Key highlights reported so far Shared "Liquid Glass" design language across platforms AI‑powered Workout Buddy on watchOS 26 Karaoke features on tvOS 26 Spatial widgets and expanded…

Hands-on: iPhone 17 Pro — Cosmic Orange first impressions Apple has announced the iPhone 17 series, and I got a quick hands-on with the iPhone 17 Pro in the new "Cosmic Orange" finish. Here are the key takeaways from the brief demo: Design & feel: The Cosmic Orange model uses a matte, soft-touch-like finish on an aluminum unibody. The finish feels different from the iPhone 16 Pro and offers a refined grip. Camera plateau & materials: Only the lighter rounded rectangle behind the cameras is covered with Ceramic Shield; the rest is exposed aluminum unibody. The camera plateau houses three 48MP Fusion cameras. Camera zoom: During the demo I saw zoom options in the viewfinder up to 8x (Apple calls some options “optical quality”). I didn’t have extended time to…

iPhone 17: Bigger display, A19 chip, 120Hz ProMotion and more Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 with a larger 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display featuring ProMotion up to 120Hz, Ceramic Shield 2, and thinner bezels. The front-facing selfie camera is upgraded to 18MP with a square sensor and improved Center Stage stabilization. The rear uses a Dual Fusion dual 48MP camera system (main + ultra wide). Under the hood is Apple's A19 chip (3nm) with a five-core GPU and more memory bandwidth for on-device ML. Apple promises up to 30 hours of continuous video playback, faster charging (50% in ~20 minutes with a powerful USB-C charger), and doubled base storage of 256GB. The phone starts at $799, with preorders on Sep 12 and shipping Sep 19. Colors: black, lavender, mist blue,…

iPhone 17 — What’s New Apple officially announced the iPhone 17 with several notable upgrades aimed at display quality, performance and photography. Key highlights: Display: 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion (up to 120Hz), always‑on support and adaptive refresh down to 1Hz to save battery. Thinner bezels and peak outdoor brightness of 3,000 nits. Durability: Ceramic Shield 2 for improved scratch resistance (Apple says 3x better) plus a seven‑layer anti‑glare coating. Processor: A19 (3nm) with improved memory bandwidth and a five‑core GPU—better on‑device AI and gaming performance. Cameras: Dual Fusion rear system: 48MP main with integrated optical 2x telephoto (26mm) and 48MP Ultra Wide (higher resolution). Front camera is 18MP with a larger, square sensor that supports landscape selfies and automatic orientation switching; Center Stage and Dual Capture for video.…

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…