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Apple's new wireless chips give it even more control of the iPhone

Apple introduced two new wireless chips in the iPhone Air, a preview of a world where all the key components of the company's products are custom-designed. The C1X and N1 chips enable wireless features like 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 7, building on the original C1 modem the company introduced in the iPhone 16e. At least one reason Apple was able to pull off the thin design of the iPhone Air was the power-efficiency these new chips offer. The C1X modem supports sub-6Ghz 5G and 4G LTE and is up to

Is Apple Watch Series 11 worth the upgrade? Here's how it compares to older models

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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Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro: I compared both models, and here are the differences

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple's long-awaited iPhone 17 lineup is here, and as speculated, it replaces the Plus model with an iPhone 17 Air. However, the focus remains on the more expensive Pro series. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max now offer better thermals to keep the device cool, an aluminum build for more funky colors, and a few other essential quality-of-life improvements. If you're eyeing the iPhone 16 Pro at lower prices in the market or own

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Apple Events live updates: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new wearables just unveiled

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The curtains have lifted at Cupertino, with Apple unveiling the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, and more during its hour-long keynote today. What, were you expecting less when the event was literally titled "Awe Dropping?" ZDNET is on the ground in Cupertino to cover everything, and we've rounded up the biggest announcements of the day. Stay tuned for updates as they come. Wha

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Apple Is Officially Releasing iOS 26, So You Can Start Complaining About Liquid Glass for Real

With the launch of Apple’s new slate of iPhone 17s, iOS 26 is finally here for real. While we’ve had developer and beta versions since the summer following WWDC in June, this is the first official version that brings Liquid Glass to an entirely new generation of iPhones. According to Apple, iOS 26 will be available to everyone on Sept. 15, and will bring some new non-visual tweaks in addition to a new look. Among those new features are Visual Intelligence, which allows AI to both see and intera

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Selfie Fans, the New iPhone 17 Camera Is Optimized for You

If you use your iPhone to take selfies more than anything else -- and Apple says users took more than 500 billion selfies last year -- take heart. At Apple's fall iPhone event Tuesday, held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, the company not only debuted the 5.6mm-thick iPhone Air, but demonstrated that phone's new selfie camera. The iPhone 17's center-stage front camera has the company's largest-ever front camera sensor, nearly twice the size of the last one, Apple said. In addition, the

The AirPods Pro 3 Will Read Your Heart Rate and Motivate You During Workouts, No Smartwatch Needed

Apple unveiled the new AirPods Pro 3 during its "awe-dropping" event Tuesday. The latest iteration of the Pro earpods has improved noise cancellation, the ability to translate other languages in real time, and water resistance, so it can handle your sweatiest workouts. But the AirPods Pro's newest standout feature is its ability to read your heart rate using a small sensor implanted in the earpiece. That means during your daily walks or workouts, your AirPods will be able to capture your heart

Apple Debuts the iPhone Air, AirPods 3 and Much More at Its 'Awe Dropping' Event

Every September, like clockwork, Apple launches its newest iPhone line with a variety of gadgets. This year brings us the iPhone 17 in all its variations, most notably the new skinny iPhone Air, along with new Apple Watches -- Series 11 and Ultra 3 -- and an upgrade to its 2-year-old AirPods Pro 2 earbuds. Along with the hardware, Apple is rolling out the new versions of the devices' respective operating systems, iOS 26 and WatchOS 26, both of which have been in public beta all summer. The new

The New Apple Watch SE 3: Updated Health Features and Battery Life at a More Affordable Price

At Apple's "awe dropping" event in Cupertino, California, the company just unveiled the Apple Watch SE 3. Available for preorder today and for purchase September 19, it starts at $249, which is the same price as the last version launched three years ago. However, new features include an updated S10 chip and WatchOS 26, always-on display, on-device Siri, 5G, temperature sensing, sleep apnea notifications and sleep score. Interestingly, the SE 3 has all except three of the same health features as

Did Anyone Ask for a Super Thin iPhone?

The star of Tuesday's "awe dropping" Apple event was undeniably the iPhone Air, a slim, much-rumored version of its new iPhone 17. It's only 5.6mm thick -- thinner than three stacked credit cards -- if you ignore the huge camera bump. But does anyone actually want a super-thin iPhone? Apple has loaded up the iPhone Air with better battery life and faster processing power via the A19 Pro chip. It's also got a 48-megapixel fusion camera and a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto camera. Apple said this is t

Don't Preorder the New iPhone 17 Without Picking Up a Case Too

Apple officially announced the new iPhone 17 lineup at the Apple Event 2025, which includes the base iPhone 17, the new iPhone 17 Air and the 17 Pro. You can start preordering the new phone on Friday Sept. 12, but don't forget about grabbing something to protect it. Some of your favorite brands like Casetify have already revealed their lineup of cases for the new iPhone 17 models. Even Apple has dropped their new line of cases, with some fun new accessories too. We will continue to update this

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Apple Unveils Its Super-Slim iPhone Air, at Just 5.6mm Thick

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its highly anticipated iPhone Air, which starts at $999 (£999, AU$1,799). The company debuted the 5.6mm-thick phone at its fall keynote at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. It has a titanium frame for a durable, lightweight build, clocking in at 165 grams. The company's Ceramic Shield covers the front and back. The Air has a big 6.5-inch display. Like the baseline iPhone 17, it has a 120Hz variable refresh rate, meaning it supports an always-on display, so you can s

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A Split-Second Hint in the iPhone Air Launch Shows Apple's Ready for the Smart Home

Apple's "awe dropping" Tuesday event has wrapped up, and we're all still taking in the new paper-thin iPhone Air line (not everyone's in awe of it) as well as the iPhone 17 Pro. But something caught my ear in the middle of the iPhone Air announcement. Along with other connectivity support, Apple made sure to add that the iPhone Air would support Thread. In a presentation where every second and word was intentional, it means a lot that the company included it. "So, what's Thread?" is probably yo

Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE: Specs, Price, Release Date

You will also be able to use the new fitness features that showed up on Watch26 OS, like your AI-powered Workout Buddy that delivers personalized, and perhaps overly peppy, advice and encouragement as you’re working out. It will also have satellite messaging, live translation, and the new Liquid Glass face that Apple debuted at WWDC earlier this year. It will be available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes and in Starlight and Midnight finishes. The SE 3 starts at $249 and is available on September 19.

The iPhone 17 Series Gets the Biggest iPhone Design Refresh in Years

Apple has largely stuck with the same iPhone design since the iPhone 11 debuted in 2019, but change is afoot in Cupertino. While the iPhone 17 may resemble iPhones of the past few years, there's an entirely new camera layout for the iPhone 17 Pro models. Also, there's a brand-new iPhone! The iPhone Air replaces what was supposed to be the iPhone 17 Plus. It, too, features a new look, and it's the thinnest iPhone Apple has ever made. The changes on the standard iPhone 17—typically Apple's most p

Hands-on with all the new Apple Watches: Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3

Following Apple’s “Awe dropping” event today, we’ve been able to try out all the new Apple Watch models announced today including the Series 11, the Ultra 3, and the refreshes SE 3. The entry-level Apple Watch SE was last updated in 2022 with the second-generation model, but the new SE 3, which starts at $249 for a 40 millimeter model, has gained some features from older Apple Watch models released since the SE 2’s debut, as well as the new Ultra 3 and Series 11 announced today. It will support

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iPhone 17 Air will be eSIM only worldwide

Apple announced its new thin iPhone 17 Air on Tuesday at its annual hardware event. The company said that this device will have only eSIM support all across the world. Apple managed to cram a lot of tech into a 5.5 mm-thick design, but at the expense of a physical SIM tray. The company opted to ditch physical SIMs for eSIMs for iPhones sold in the U.S. in 2022. “We pioneered eSIM years ago, and now it’s an industry standard, and compared to that, decades-old piece of plastic, eSIM is so much

Apple AirPods Pro 3 challenges Pixel’s Voice Translate with its own translation feature

TL;DR Apple has launched the AirPods Pro 3. The company’s new earbuds offer a couple of new features, like heart rate monitoring and live translation. The earbuds will go on sale on September 19 for $249. If you’re an Apple fan, then you probably know it’s iPhone 17 launch day. However, iPhones aren’t the only tech the company launched today, as it also unveiled a new addition to its audio lineup — the AirPods Pro 3. What’s new with Apple’s latest TWS earbuds? Here’s what you need to know. D

Apple introduces new slim MagSafe battery bank for iPhone Air

At today’s ‘Awe dropping’ iPhone 17 launch event, Apple unveiled a new MagSafe battery for iPhone. It’s optimized for iPhone Air, bringing more battery life to Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone model without compromising too much on bulk. Apple says this new MagSafe Battery will add a total of 65% of additional charge to your iPhone Air, “extending battery life further than that of any other iPhone.” It only supports 12W of fast charging to your iPhone Air, though it has an intelligent battery system

This is Apple’s new Crossbody Strap accessory for iPhone

Today Apple unveiled its new iPhone 17 lineup during the ‘Awe dropping’ event. Among a variety of other iPhone accessories, Apple announced the release of a brand new Crossbody Strap accessory. Crossbody Strap lets you wear your iPhone around your body Alongside its four brand new iPhone models, Apple has a larger than usual batch of new accessories coming this year. Joining the return of the MagSafe Battery pack, and new bumper case for iPhone Air, and TechWoven cases, Apple has introduced a

Apple confirms macOS Tahoe 26 launch date: September 15

During today’s Awe Dropping event, Apple confirmed the release date of all the operating systems it announced during WWDC25, including macOS Tahoe 26. Here are the details. Like last year, when iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia were launched on the same day, Apple just confirmed that macOS Tahoe 26 will be released on the same day as iOS 26 and its other operating systems: September 15. What’s coming on macOS Tahoe 26 Aside from the Liquid Glass overhaul that is coming to all Apple operating systems,

Apple debuts RC for macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more

Following today’s iPhone 17 event, Apple has just released a new wave of software updates for beta testers. The RC (release candidate) versions of macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more are now available. RC now available for macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more For the past few months, beta testers have had access to early previews of Apple’s forthcoming major software updates. These include iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, tvOS 26, and more. Now, the RC (release candidate) versions of these software

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iOS 26: Here are Apple’s full release notes

Apple has just shipped the RC versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. The major new software updates will launch to the public next week on Monday, September 15. Here are the full release notes for iOS 26, the next big iPhone update. iOS 26 releases on Monday, September 15 Today following the conclusion of its ‘Awe dropping’ event, Apple shipped the RC (release candidate) version of iOS 26 to beta testers. Along with the RC build, Apple has shared its full release notes for iOS

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Xcode 26 RC beta now available for developers

Following today’s event, Apple is now rolling out the first Release Candidate version of the operating systems announced during WWDC25, as well as for Xcode 26. Here are the details. Apple Intelligence, Anthropic and OpenAI integration This year, Xcode’s highlight feature is its built-in integration with large language models, including native support for OpenAI and Anthropic. Users can also integrate with local LLMs and third-party services via API keys. Anthropic’s support was added late in

The new Live Translation feature also works with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

Apple just unveiled the brand new AirPods Pro 3, including a flashy Live Translation feature. But it turns out you don’t actually need to upgrade just to try out the new translation stuff. Apple says that Live Translation will also be available through a software update for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. However, there is a slight gotcha … If you have compatible AirPods, that’s only half the story, as the feature does not run natively on the AirPods itself. It actu

Apple Watch SE 3 has an S10 chip and always-on display

After three years, the Apple Watch SE is finally getting a refresh. The company showed off the Apple Watch SE 3, the latest version of its budget-friendly wearable during its big iPhone 17 event. The third-generation Apple Watch SE is the first of Apple's budget-friendly watches to come with an always-on display and support for 5G. Other notable upgrades include Apple's S10 chip and new health-tracking features. Despite rumors that Apple may be changing the form factor for its entry-level watc

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iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26 will be released on September 15

Alongside all of the new iPhones, Apple Watch models and other hardware, today's Apple event brought forth news of when you'll be able to install iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26. You'll be able to install these operating systems on compatible devices on September 15 when they move out of beta. There are two major changes this year. The first is Apple's shift to the Liquid Glass design language across its devices. It's a significant overhaul of the design of Apple's operating systems,

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How to pre-order the AirPods Pro 3

It's been about three years since the last update to AirPods, the length of time Apple usually waits before major hardware upgrades. We expected some big jumps in the new AirPods, and Apple delivered. The Pro 3 brings more health-focused features to AirPods, including a heart rate monitor and calories-burned counter that can feed back to an iPhone or Apple Watch. It also boosted the audio experience itself, with a new design that mimics surround sound as well as two small earbuds possibly can.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 hands-on: New design and improved ANC are impressive

Apple's "pro" AirPods were due for an update. Despite continuously upgrading the AirPods Pro 2 with new features since their introduction in 2022, Apple hadn't produced another robust overhaul of its priciest earbuds yet. At today's iPhone 17 event (or iPhone Air event, depending on who you ask), the company unveiled the latest model: the AirPods Pro 3. The company has refined the design, added heart rate sensing, improved active noise cancellation (ANC), delivered live translation and more. And

Everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 17 launch event: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3 and more

With the start of September comes the promise of crisp, fall-like weather and, like clockwork, new iPhones. Apple's "awe dropping" iPhone event this year had execs showing off the latest iPhones from Cupertino and reminding folks of the changes Liquid Glass and iOS 26 will bring to their handsets in the coming week. The biggest hardware news comes with the iPhone Air, a new addition to this year’s iPhone lineup. iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro families were revealed, along with updated Apple Watches

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