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Why I'm breaking the 5-year iPhone upgrade cycle - and I'm not alone

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-10-09 02:30:17

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple just announced the iPhone 17 lineup, with a new slim iPhone Air model. Despite a few hardware updates, many consumers won't be compelled to upgrade. If your iPhone supports the latest OS, you might find the upgrade too incremental to justify. People used to replace their iPhones every few years. There was a time when every new iPhone felt like an all-new device, packed with new features and si

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Is the Apple Watch SE 3 worth it? Here's how it compares to the 2022 Watch SE 2

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2025-10-09 04:02:42

Rene Ramos/ZDNET/Apple Apple recently unveiled the new iPhone 17 lineup at its annual September hardware event, and its core smartwatch finally got a much-needed facelift. That's right, the Apple Watch SE 2 is officially retired, as the Watch SE 3 takes its place with fresh upgrades. The Watch SE 3 joins two other new wearables from Apple -- the Watch Series 11 and the more advanced Watch Ultra 3. While both of the latter watches saw some sizzling upgrades, the Watch SE 3 got some long-awaited

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Apple Events live updates: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and reactions to new wearables

zdnet.com Zdnet Editors 2025-10-09 04:46:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple pulled back the curtain on its latest product lineup during its "Awe Dropping" keynote in Cupertino this week. The hour-long event revealed a host of new products, including the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. ZDNET was on-site to cover the announcements, and we've compiled a summary of the biggest news from the event. We'll continue to provide updates as we get them.

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Older Apple Watches are getting a major health-tracking feature thought to be exclusive to the Series 11

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-10-09 04:53:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple Watch 11 spotlighted hypertension notifications at launch. The fine print shows Series 9 and Ultra 2 owners also benefit. Older Apple Watch models make upgrading less urgent for health monitoring. Apple product launches are among the most anticipated, intensely hyped tech events of the year, especially the September iPhone extravaganza. The entire tech industry pauses when Apple does its thi

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I've worn my Apple Watch Ultra for 2 years - here's what it looks like now

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-10-09 05:02:00

Nearly two years old, and my Apple Watch Ultra 2 is still going strong. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways I've worn my Ultra 2 almost continuously for two years. It's been banged, smashed, soaked, baked, and frozen. Apart from a few small superficial scratches, it's still going strong. Today, my Apple Watch Ultra 2 is 702 days old. I've worn it nearly 24/7 since October 2023. It only comes off my wrist to charge, and t

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Should you upgrade to Apple Watch Series 11? Here's how it compares to older models

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-09 05:05:00

Screenshot: Apple, Design: Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I'm an Apple loyalist, but I don't upgrade my devices every year. Longevity is one of my favorite things about Apple hardware; I can be reassured that my investments will last me for years. When a shiny new product rolls around, I don't feel the pull to swap out the one I have at home that still works perfectly. This is why I still rock my Apple Watch Series 7 after four years, and why I have yet

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Did the AirPods Pro just make the Apple Watch obsolete? This new feature tells me yes

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-10-09 05:10:00

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The AirPods Pro 3 are confirmed to feature in-ear heart rate sensing. Alongside iOS 26 updates to the iPhone's Fitness app, users can now start a workout session in the app and use the Pro 3 earbuds to track heart rate, time spent exercising, and calories burned. They can close their Move ring, and earn rewards in the app -- no Watch needed. Also: Is Apple Watch Series 11 worth the upgrade? Here's how it compares to olde

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iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Why I'm upgrading to this years model after three years

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-09 05:11:00

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a current iPhone 14 Pro Max user, I still feel like my three-year-old iPhone gives me everything I need from a smartphone. Sure, it may still have a Lightning Port and no support for Apple Intelligence, but I get around those very minor discomforts by using a MagSafe charger and ChatGPT. Truth be told, the Apple Intelligence features haven't wowed me enough to make me fork over $1,000 on a newer iPhone. Also: Apple Event live updates: Ev

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Apple’s misunderstood crossbody iPhone strap might be the best I’ve seen

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-10-09 05:05:59

The skepticism I had about Apple’s rumored crossbody iPhone strap can be put to rest now that it’s officially announced as part of yesterday’s big iPhone 17 event. I’m suitably impressed. And if we can clear up some of the confusion about why it exists in the first place, then I think more people will be too. Firstly, crossbody straps are supremely useful for those of us who are denied deep pockets and don’t want to carry a bag. It gives the person quick access to their phone on a bike, at a fe

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iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and everything else announced at Apple’s hardware event

techcrunch.com Lauren Forristal 2025-10-08 12:44:26

Apple hosted its new hardware event today, releasing its iPhone 17 lineup, along with updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. For the iPhone 17 models, updates included larger screens and an improved camera system, as well as the introduction of an ultra-thin iPhone Air that replaces the Plus model. iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max Image Credits:Apple The iPhone 17 received a makeover to align more closely with the Pro models. It features a slightly larger 6.3-inch screen, which is an incre

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9to5Mac Daily: September 9, 2025 – iPhone 17 event recap

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2025-10-09 05:42:32

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing lets you back up, transfer, and manage your iPhone and iPad data like never before — including messages, photos, music, WhatsApp, voicemails, battery health, and more. No cloud required. Use code 9to5mac-20off to get 20% off, exclusively f

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The iPhone Air's top wireless charging speed is 20W

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-08 19:18:05

The announcement of the iPhone Air surprised exactly nobody during today's Apple "Awe dropping" event. As we finally get officiall details about this lightweight smartphone model, one of the biggest questions is about the battery. Thin devices mean thinner batteries, so we've been curious to see how the iPhone Air will stack up. One thing we now know is that it's less beefy than standard smartphones when it comes to wireless charging. According to the tech specs provided by Apple on its website

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The iPhone 17 finally catches up to 2017’s Android phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-08 21:59:32

Apple TL;DR Apple has announced the iPhone 17, and it finally offers a 120Hz display. This comes years after Android phones and Apple’s own Pro iPhones adopted high refresh rate screens. The iPhone 17 otherwise offers an LTPO display with Ceramic Shield 2 protection. Apple has just announced the iPhone 17, and one of the most notable additions is a feature Android phones have had since the 2010s. Yep, Apple has finally brought a high refresh rate screen to the standard iPhone. Apple says th

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iPhone 17 Pro’s triple 48MP cameras raise the bar for Android flagships

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-09 01:46:04

TL;DR Apple upgraded the 12MP periscope zoom to a 48MP shooter on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. It’s the first time an iPhone lineup has had a high megapixel count all around. The Pro models are also getting a variety of video features, like ProRes RAW, 4K 120fps Dolby Vision, and genlock. The iPhone 17 series is here, with the official announcement taking place today during Apple’s launch event. Unlike previous years, the company made some big improvements in the hardware. One of the bigges

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Here’s Apple Vision Pro’s new Jupiter Environment

9to5mac.com Dylan Mcdonald 2025-10-09 05:37:47

Apple revealed a new Environment for Apple Vision Pro, Jupiter, during WWDC25. With today’s release of the visionOS 26 Release Candidate, we finally have our first look at it. One of Apple Vision Pro‘s most compelling features is Environments, which are expansive, photorealistic, 3D scenes of beautiful locations around the world, or even outside of it. Alongside visionOS 26, releasing on September 15th, is a new Jupiter Environment. Here is how Apple describes it: This is the view from Amalthe

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These older Apple Watch models will be compatible with the new Sleep Score feature

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-09 06:56:42

If you watched Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event, you probably came away thinking that the new Sleep Score feature would be exclusive to the new Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3. Fortunately, that’s not the case. Here’s the full compatibility list. How Sleep Score works The feature grades your sleep based on factors such as duration, bedtime consistency, whether and how often you wake up, and time spent in each sleep stage (deep, core, and REM). Once the score is calculated, Apple breaks it down

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Engadget Podcast: Making sense of Apple's iPhone 17 event

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-09 05:27:07

We've survived Apple's iPhone 17 event and we're here to dive into all of the news. In this bonus episode, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham recap all of Apple's new hardware and try to determine if the iPhone Air has any substance behind all that style. It’s certainly more attractive than we thought, but is that alone worth giving up on multiple cameras and better battery life from the iPhone 17 Pro? Subscribe! Credits Hosts: Devindra Hardawar Guest: Nathan Ingraham Producer: Ben

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Beats' new iPhone 17 case has a lanyard that turns into a kickstand

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-09 07:50:44

Beats has launched a new collection of cases to go with Apple's latest iPhones, including one with a removable lanyard that doubles as a kickstand. Lanyards and cross-body straps for phones are becoming pretty common these days. If you're someone who travels every now and then, they can help protect you from pickpockets or from accidentally leaving your phone behind while you struggle with your luggage. The lanyard on Beats' case comes with something extra: It has an adaptor at the end that slid

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Should you upgrade to an iPhone 17 Pro from a 16 Pro? How I'm justifying it

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-10-09 04:00:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple just launched its iPhone 17 Pro. The new model includes some enticing upgrades. I have had the 16 Pro for one year, and might trade it in. While most people choose to wait several years before upgrading their iPhones, that's a bit more challenging for tech aficionados like myself. I really wanted to hold out on upgrading my daily driver, the iPhone 16 Pro, but after watching the launch e

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How the AirPods Pro 3 may make this Apple user ditch the Watch for good

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-10-09 04:01:00

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The AirPods Pro 3 are confirmed to feature in-ear heart rate sensing. Alongside iOS 26 updates to the iPhone's Fitness app, users can now start a workout session in the app and use the Pro 3 earbuds to track heart rate, time spent exercising, and calories burned. They can close their Move ring, and earn rewards in the app -- no Watch needed. Also: Is Apple Watch Series 11 worth the upgrade? Here's how it compares to olde

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iPhone Air vs. Samsung S25 Edge: I compared both thin phones, and here's the winner

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-10-09 05:35:00

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The market of ultra-thin and lightweight phones is officially at its tipping point, as Apple threw its hat into the ring this week with the new iPhone Air. The newest and arguably most innovative iPhone features the company's slimmest design yet, measuring at around 5.6mm thin. How did the folks at Cupertino achieve such a record? By opting for a smaller battery, fewer cameras, and some design elements that disrupt the norm, especially by i

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I tried the Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and SE - what the keynote didn't tell you

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-10-09 05:45:00

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple's iPhone event brought us several new phones, but my eyes (and hands) were all over the three new smartwatches the tech giant debuted this week. Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 11, the Ultra 3, and SE 3 at its September "Awe-dropping" event, and I have some first-hand thoughts. Apple's baseline Apple Watch Series 11 is the smartwatch that hobbyist health trackers and small wrists should buy, with a starting p

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I Tried Apple's New AirPods Pro 3 and They Feel Surprisingly Different

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-09 03:34:00

Apple was widely expected to release the next generation of its AirPods Pro noise-canceling earbuds this fall, and now it has. As part of its September "awe-dropping" event, the company debuted the AirPods Pro 3. The new buds are upgraded in several ways, including better noise canceling and sound quality, and they have heart-rate sensors like the Beats PowerBeats Pro 2. You can preorder them today for $249 and they ship on Sept. 19. Watch this: I Tried Apple AirPods 3: First Impressions of New

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The Apple Watch Series 11 Brings High Blood Pressure Alerts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-09 04:42:00

The Apple Watch Series 11 made its debut at Apple's "awe dropping" event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday, vying for a spot on your wrist with a mix of fresh updates including new hypertension notifications, sleep score analysis, 5G connectivity and increased battery life. With a decade of upgrades and refinements, the Series 11 represents a big move for Apple as it leans further into its health and fitness features across its Apple Watch lineup. Alongside the Series 11, Apple also unveiled

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Apple says the iPhone 17 comes with a massive security upgrade

theverge.com Richard Lawler 2025-10-09 04:05:58

is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. It’s less noticeable than a thinner profile or trick camera lenses, but Apple is pointing out another upgrade in the iPhone 17 family of phones that it says is part of “the most significant upgrade to memory safety in the history of consumer operating systems.” Explicitly targeting the spyware industry that produces exploits for tools like

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iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Why this year's model may be worth the upgrade

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-09 08:14:44

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. As a current iPhone 14 Pro Max user, I still feel like my three-year-old iPhone gives me everything I need from a smartphone. Sure, it may still have a Lightning Port and no support for Apple Intelligence, but I get around those very minor discomforts by using a MagSafe charger and ChatGPT. Truth be told, the Apple Intelligence features haven't wowed me enough to make me fork over $1,000 on a newer iPhone. Also: Apple Event live updates: Ev

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Apple Thinks Orange Is the New Black. It Isn't

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-09 05:21:00

Apple's new idea for the iPhone 17 Pro is simple: paint it the same color as Cheeto dust, construction cones and that one Nissan you only ever see tragically idling in rental car lots. Apple may be calling it "cosmic orange," but there's absolutely nothing heavenly about it. Yes, the iPhone Pro has officially gone gaudy orange… and, I think we're supposed to pretend this is exciting. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. Bold

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New iPhones use Apple N1 wireless chip—and we’ll probably start seeing it everywhere

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-09 07:45:17

Apple's most famous chips are the A- and M-series processors that power its iPhones, iPads, and Macs, but this year, its effort to build its own wireless chips is starting to bear fruit. Earlier this spring, the iPhone 16e included Apple's C1 modem, furthering Apple's ambitions to shed its dependence on Qualcomm, and today's iPhone Air brought a faster Apple C1X variant, plus something new: the Apple N1, a chip that provides Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support for all of today's new iPhones

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How to preorder the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2025-10-09 06:00:00

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 fleet of phones took the spotlight during Apple’s “Awe dropping” event. If you weren’t tempted by the new phones, the fact that the entire Apple Watch lineup got refreshed might have been even bigger news to you. Soon, the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 will arrive, and each is bringing along some big upgrades, which we’ll get into a bit belo

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Apple is giving iPhone 14 and 15 users another free year of satellite features

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-10-09 08:38:46

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users are getting another year of free access to satellite connectivity features, according to a footnote on Apple’s newsroom posts for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. “The free trial will be extended for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users who have activated their d

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Why I'm breaking the 5-year iPhone upgrade cycle - and I'm not alone

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