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iPhone 17 goes on sale globally as Apple faces China rivals and AI doubts

cnbc.com Dylan Butts Shreya Ghosal Evelyn Cheng 2025-09-19 07:40:40

A customer holds up the new orange-colored iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphone inside an Apple retail store in Chongqing, China, on September 19, 2025. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images The iPhone 17 hit store shelves worldwide on Friday, drawing lines from Beijing to London. But beyond the launch buzz, Apple is under pressure to prove itself, grappling with questions over its artificial intelligence plans, as well as increasing competition. Products on display for the first time include th

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The internet is out to break the iPhone Air, but it seems indestructible

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-19 04:21:50

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR The iPhone Air is proving to be quite a solid phone. From controlled lab-style tests to over-the-top torture attempts, nothing has managed to snap the phone in half. Check out some of the most impressive iPhone Air bend test videos below. At just 5.7mm thin, the new iPhone Air is slimmer than even Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge. It’s so thin you’d think it would snap in half if you accidentally sat on it or your toddler decided to test their strength with

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Samsung’s ambitious tri-fold could land in the US after all

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-19 05:08:23

AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly considering launching its tri-fold device in the US. The phone is expected to arrive later this year, but a US launch for the ambitious phone has been doubtful because of various factors. Currently, there’s no dual-hinged foldable phone in the US market. Samsung is reportedly weighing the pros and cons of launching its ambitious tri-fold device in the US. According to CNN Business, which cites a person close to the company’s plans

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Nothing’s charging case ‘Super Mic’ is a small upgrade to earbud audio

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-09-18 21:47:50

The microphones in your earbuds probably suck. You know it, I know it, and apparently Nothing knows it too. Its fix? Better microphones — but in the charging case, not the buds. The Ear 3 buds feature what the company calls “Super Mic.” What that really means is a pair of microphones built into the earbuds’ case, with a button to activate those mics instead of the ones built into the buds. Nothing’s pitch is that the beamforming microphones in the case can deliver clearer audio and better nois

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iPhone 17 Review: The Best iPhone Value in Years

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2025-09-19 04:00:28

2025 Next to the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the packed-to-gills iPhone 17 Pro/17 Pro Max, the iPhone 17 looks unremarkable—boring, even. The three new colors other than black and white are less vibrant than the shades the iPhone 16 came in. But peel back a few layers and things become clear: the iPhone 17, starting at $799, is in fact a remarkable value, providing a ton of bang for your buck. Besides the slight growth of the screen from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches, the iPhone 17 is cosmetically si

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Your Pixel 10 Might Have Issues With Older Wireless Chargers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 04:48:00

When Google introduced the Pixel 10 lineup in August, it became one of the first major Android phones to receive the Qi 2 wireless charging standard, which Google calls Pixelsnap. However, almost immediately after the Pixel 10's release, people noticed issues with its wireless charging. Some people are having trouble charging their phone with the new Pixelsnap charger, and others are having issues with older wireless chargers, including Google's own Pixel Stands. The bulk of the problems happen

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I bought the Trump phone 3 months ago, and I’ve got nothing

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-18 19:30:04

On June 16, 2025, I pre-ordered an Android smartphone. I’ve done this dozens of times before in my life, but this time was a little different. On that day, I was pre-ordering a phone that I didn’t want and had every reason to believe I would never actually see. The device in question was the T1 Phone, the first phone from a brand new company called Trump Mobile. Trump Mobile is both a new carrier and phone company started by President Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Trump, Jr. and Eric Trump. The T

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Ready to download iOS 26? See if your iPhone is eligible for the free update first

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-19 13:16:27

Now that iOS 26 is available to download for many iPhone users — here's how to install it — it's time to check your phone to see if you're eligible for the update. The new OS became available on Monday this week, along with iPadOS 26 and Apple's other operating system updates. If your phone is compatible with the latest OS, you'll notice substantial changes when you install the new update. You may have already heard about "Liquid Glass," which (intentional or not) is sort of like Apple's take o

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Scammers are faking cell towers now; Americans bad at spotting scams

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-19 08:10:56

Mobile carriers are very slowly getting better at detecting and blocking scam texts, but it seems the fraudsters may still be staying ahead of the game. Scammers are now using a technology known as SMS blasters, backpack-sized devices that can trick smartphones into thinking they are cell towers … Scammers faking cell towers Wired says the technology is not new, but there has been a marked increase in its use. Over the last year, there has been a marked uptick in the use of so-called “SMS bl

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iPhone Air MagSafe Battery teardown reveals a surprisingly familiar component inside

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-19 17:14:58

During the teardown of the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, iFixIt observed that Apple might have resorted to a clever solution to streamline production. Here are the details. As is tradition, iFixit has kicked off its teardown season for the devices and accessories unveiled during Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event earlier this month. The first of the bunch was the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, designed to provide up to 65% additional charge for heavy users who may find the iPhone Air’s battery insufficie

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iOS 26 is ready to download: Everything to know about the free iPhone software update

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-19 17:15:37

If you haven't already, you can now download the new iOS 26 on your iPhone. Once you do, get ready to see a slew of changes, including a new clear design called Liquid Glass. The translucent look can be found within apps as well as your lock and home screens. (If you don't like it, there's a way to reduce the transparency.) The overhaul is one of several big changes that come with iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS and the rest of Apple's software suite — the new operating system updates for those gadg

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Nothing’s charging case Super Mic is a small upgrade to earbud audio

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-09-19 17:47:50

The microphones in your earbuds probably suck. You know, I know it, and apparently Nothing knows it too. Its fix? Better microphones — but in the charging case, not the buds. The Ear 3 buds feature what the company calls “Super Mic.” What that really means is a pair of microphones built into the earbuds’ case, with a button to activate those mics instead of the ones built into the buds. Nothing’s pitch is that the beamforming microphones in the case can deliver clearer audio and better noise c

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iPhone 18 Pro might fix iPhone 17 Pro’s most polarizing design choice

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-19 21:03:44

iPhone 18 Pro rumors have already started, including one that says Apple may be changing the most polarizing design element of iPhone 17 Pro: the glass cutout on the back of the device. Rear glass cutout design might be changing with iPhone 18 Pro Apple made some bold design changes with this year’s iPhone lineup. The iPhone Air (read our review) offers a futuristic look, while the iPhone 17 Pro (review here) stands out with three main features: The full-width camera plateau Bold new color op

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5 things I love about MacOS 26 Tahoe after one week with it on my Mac

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-09-20 01:18:00

Apple Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple's latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed "Tahoe," is here, and it's full of new visual design elements like Apple's Liquid Glass design theme, better integration with the iPhone, a more robust Spotlight feature with Shortcuts, and a more personalized desktop. In fact, the theme of all of Apple's updates this year is streamlining both the visual UI and feature sets across Apple devices, while making more apps and features availab

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Samsung's Trifold Phone and AI Glasses Will Get Sept. 29 Launch, Reports Say

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 23:49:00

Is three better than two? Apparently, we're about to find out again. Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Z TriFold in South Korea on Sept. 29 in its third Unpacked event of 2025, according to Korean news sites. At the same time, the company will introduce its Project Moohan mixed-reality headset and AI smart glasses, reports said. CNN later reported that Samsung is considering introducing the phone in the US and other markets outside Korea. If Samsung does indeed unleash the Galaxy Z Tri

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Apple celebrating new iPhone launch with stunning ‘Pro’ and ‘Air’ retail art

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-20 05:26:26

Apple’s new iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups debut tomorrow. Apple is preparing for the festivities with special displays at its retail store, including a stunning design at Apple BKC in Mumbai, India. Tim Cook posted the above image on social media this afternoon. Kush Thakkar also posted a handful of photos and videos on Threads today showing the special structures at Apple’s BKC store. Apple will also likely have special displays up at other flagship stores around the

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Rumor Replay: Touchscreen MacBook Pro, iPhone 18 design changes, more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-20 05:54:26

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: touch is finally coming to the Mac with next year’s M6 MacBook Pro, plus iPhone 18 design changes and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. Touchscreen coming to M6 MacBook Pro Ming-Chi Kuo reported this week that Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro will be the first Mac model to include touchscreen support. He writes: The OLED MacBook Pro, expected to

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iOS 26.0.1 coming soon for iPhone users

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-20 13:07:28

Apple released iOS 26 to the general public this week with its new Liquid Glass design and a ton of other new features and changes. Now, the company is working on its first bug fix for this year’s software: iOS 26.0.1. The information comes from an anonymous private account on X that regularly shares accurate information about upcoming Apple software updates. The account says iOS 26.0.1 will feature the build number 23A35_. There’s no word on what will be new with this update, but it will almo

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Photographer Austin Mann reviews the iPhone 17 Pro cameras

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-20 13:45:25

Travel photographer Austin Mann always publishes a fun review of the latest iPhone camera advancements, and this year is no exception: here’s Mann’s latest review of the iPhone 17 Pro cameras, including write-ups on every tentpole new feature. Mann’s favorite iPhone 17 Pro upgrade is the new Telephoto lens with 4x and 8x zoom If you want in-depth reviews on iPhone 17’s camera upgrades from a professional, there’s another great option. Yesterday photographer Tyler Stalman published his review,

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Here’s how the iPhone 17 Pro vapor chamber actually works

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-19 22:40:07

Following multiple years of rumors, this was the year that Apple’s Pro iPhones finally got a vapor chamber to help dissipate heat. If you’ve never really looked into or understood how this component works, the video below will tell you everything you need to know. Cool tech, literally Here’s how Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak described the iPhone 17 Pro’s vapor chamber during the company’s Awe Dropping event earlier this month: “Deionized water is sealed inside the vapor cham

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Missing your pre-order promo credit on T-Mobile’s Go5G Plus plan? Check your email for the fix

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-20 21:36:21

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile customers on the Go5G Plus plan reported missing part of their promotional credits during iPhone 17 pre-orders. Apple has informed affected customers that they will receive the remaining balance via billing once their device trade-in is complete. T-Mobile offers up to $1,100 off when trading in devices for the new iPhone 17 series. Apple launched the iPhone 17 series last week, and it’s got a few Android users tempted to make the switch. For

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First iPhone 17 and iPhone Air pre-orders now say ‘Shipped’

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-20 21:03:07

The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone Air all arrive in stores tomorrow, September 19. Now, Apple has begun notifying the first pre-order customers for the new iPhones that their devices have shipped. Apple’s website now says iPhone 17 has officially shipped for at least some buyers If you were among the first to pre-order the iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, your new iPhone might now be marked as ‘Shipped.’ Users have begun reporting that the Apple Store shows their new device as havi

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Apple's 25W MagSafe charger is on sale for $35

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-20 21:34:15

Just ahead of the iPhone 17 lineup arriving on Friday, you can pick up Apple's 25W MagSafe charger for a song. The two-meter version of the more powerful charging cable has dropped by 29 percent from $49 to $35 . That's a record-low price. As it happens, that actually makes the two-meter version of the cable less expensive than the one-meter variant. The shorter cable will run you $39 as things stand. If you have an iPhone 16, iPhone 17 or iPhone Air, this cable can charge your device at 25W a

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The iPhone Air Is Sturdier Than It Looks. But Is It Klutz-Proof?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-20 20:27:30

Apple's thinnest ever phone, the iPhone Air, is here. I was excited to see Apple depart from its usual Plus model lineup for the iPhone 17 family, but I was more than a little nervous at the prospect of an ultrathin model. The device is only 5.6 mm thick, about the size of three stacked credit cards. But I have to ask: Did anyone really ask for a super-thin iPhone? Apple's iPhone Air engineering claims sound promising... Apple has loaded up the iPhone Air with better battery life and faster p

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How to Trade In or Sell Your iPhone (2025)

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-09-20 21:00:00

Whether you’re in the market for the super-slim new iPhone Air or planning to go big with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, don’t just toss that old phone in a drawer when you upgrade. Sell your iPhone! That old hunk of glass is more valuable than you might think. A handful of services offer cash or store credit for used iPhones. We’ve compared some popular options for trading in an old device. Most of these services accept Samsung and Google devices, and all of them take iPhones. Updated September 2025:

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Why Apple's new iPhone Air looks so much like an Android (it's not all in your head)

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-09-21 01:42:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET key takeaways The $999 iPhone Air It's ultimately for those who value form over features. Yes, it looks a lot like an Android, for one big (speculative) reason. Earlier this month, Apple launched its new smartphone lineup. The new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max hit the market just in time for the upcoming fall season, securing their spots on dozens of Christmas lists. But Apple -- often criticiz

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iOS 26 is another reminder of just how bad Android updates still are

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-21 04:30:34

Ryan Haines / Android Authority iOS 26 was released a couple of days ago, and I immediately got the notification to install it on my test iPhone 13 Pro Max. A four-year-old phone, which sits at my desk and doesn’t serve me most of the time, has the latest software available with all its Liquid Glass questionable glory. My iPad Mini also received iPadOS 26, and my Apple Watch Series 6 got watchOS 26. It’s the last update my watch will get, but that’s not a bad record for a watch launched in 2020

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Apple promises software update to fix ‘very rare’ iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro camera glitch

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-20 13:22:46

My friend Henry Casey at CNN Underscored published his iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max review this afternoon, and he noticed an odd imaging problem with the camera. Apple says a fix is coming in a future software update. From Henry’s review: “I also noticed an odd imaging problem at this concert, where one out of every 10 or so photos taken on the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max have small blacked-out portions, including boxes and parts of white squiggles from the big LED board behind the ba

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What’s the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2025)

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-09-21 05:00:00

What's New in iOS 26? Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Wait, what happened to iOS 19? If you're confused as to how we got to iOS 26 when the last version was iOS 18, don't worry: You didn't miss anything. Apple decided to change the naming structure for all of its operating systems to 26 this year to reflect 2026. It's kind of like new car models. The highlight in iOS 26 is the design: Liquid Glass. It's divisive, but there are ways to tone down the glassy look. The most practical and useful feat

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How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud, MacOS, or Windows (2025)

wired.com Simon Hill 2025-09-21 05:30:00

Your iPhone is so much more than just a screen for texting. Smartphones are how we get work done, stay on top of the crazy news cycle, rock out, keep in touch with friends and family, and capture life’s most important moments. Carrying all of that information in our pockets is incredibly powerful, and it makes getting through our days a little easier. It also means that your most important data can get lost when you forget your phone on the train or have an unfortunate spat with the sidewalk. I

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