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The iPhone 17 series could be Apple's boldest move in years - here's why

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series during this week's 'Awe-dropping' event. The lineup includes a new iPhone 17 Air model, which features an ultra-thin and lightweight design. Notable upgrades across the board may make this one of the more difficult buying cycles. It's happening, Apple is about to give the crown jewel of its hardware portfolio its biggest remodelling since 2020. The iP

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These rumored Apple Watch Series 11 features could put it above Google and Samsung

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. We're hours away from one of the biggest tech events of the year. Apple's "Awe-dropping" iPhone event takes place on Tuesday in Cupertino, where the tech giant will reveal its latest handsets and devices. Rumors swirl about Apple's thinnest iPhone, new AirTags, and three new Apple Watch drops. As a health wearables editor, the latter particularly excites me. In the lead-up to Apple's event, I've rounded up several Apple

Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Today: We're Expecting These 6 Big Reveals

Nothing in this world is certain, except for death, taxes and the reveal of a new iPhone every year. Since receiving our invites to attend Apple's "awe dropping" iPhone 17 event, we've been hard at work deciphering what the enigmatic Apple logo heatmap could mean. While that'll remain a mystery until today's Apple event keynote unfolds, we have seen a lot of the expected product lineup through leaked photos and rumors from industry analysts. In addition to the base model, you can expect an iPho

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Apple Event Live Blog: Updates on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11, AirPods Pro 3

Good morning everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of today's Apple media showcase. We will have two reporters on the scene at Apple Park in Cupertino, California to bring you live coverage. You'll be hearing from Adrienne So, Julian Chokkattu, Reece Rogers, and Michael Calore throughout the event. We’ll be posting frequent news updates here, with the highlights also going on our social platforms. Apple's presentation begins at 10 am Pacific, 1 pm Eastern, and 6 pm in the UK. We have a comple

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New Beats earbuds leak hours before Apple’s big event

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple teased the upcoming Powerbeats Fit last month, and now renders and specifications for the sporty wireless earbuds have appeared online that give us a closer look at what to expect. According to trusted leaker Evan Blass, the new Beats earbuds will be available in four colorways — orange, gray, black, and pink — and provide up to 30 hours of battery life, or “7 hours per bud on one charge” without poppi

The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2025

Apple Music is one of the few streaming services that offers high-resolution audio (aka “lossless”) at no extra charge. But enjoying that extra quality on your phone usually requires some extra hardware. That is the purpose of this guide, — to help you find exactly what you need depending on how you prefer to listen. Every product listed below will help you squeeze more audio quality out of your Apple Music subscription. In fact, whatever music service you use, your listening experience will be

Apple is playing a dangerous game with the iPhone 17 - and it might just pay off

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series during this week's 'Awe-dropping' event. The lineup includes a new iPhone 17 Air model, which features an ultra-thin and lightweight design. Notable upgrades across the board may make this one of the more difficult buying cycles. It's happening, Apple is about to give the crown jewel of its hardware portfolio its biggest remodelling since 2020. The iP

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iPhone 17 looks like the strong all-around upgrade that iPhone 16 wasn’t

Apple announced its iPhone 16 lineup one year ago, and arguably its tentpole features have been a rare miss for the company. But rumors for the iPhone 17 indicate it should be a strong return to form deserving of an upgrade. iPhone 16: Three disappointing tentpole features Every year, Apple’s new iPhone lineup packs a variety of big and small upgrades. With the iPhone 16 line, Apple put a lot of emphasis on three features in particular: Camera Control Apple Intelligence and larger Pro displa

Apple Maps gets a ‘Chief of War’ tour guide with spots in Hawai’i and New Zealand

If you’ve been watching Chief of War on Apple TV+ and you’re anything like me, you probably spend quite a good amount of time of each episode marveling at the fantastic landscapes. Now, thanks to a new Apple Maps guide, you can take a virtual tour, or plan actual visits, to the parks, beaches, campgrounds, and even historic palaces featured in the show. Here’s how. Plan your visit to 10 historic and iconic sites As explained on the Apple TV+ X account, all you have to do is look for Chief of

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Apple has two new Home products launching soon, here’s what’s coming

Apple has a packed lineup of hardware launches happening soon, including two brand new Home products: a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. Here’s what to expect. #1: New Apple TV 4K It’s been nearly three years since new Apple TV hardware shipped, but the wait’s ending soon. A brand new Apple TV 4K is coming this fall with several upgrades rumored. The current model’s A15 Bionic is expected to be replaced by an A17 Pro chip. No doubt a big reason to change the chip is enabling Apple Intell

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Could the F1 streaming rights deal be Apple’s wild card for tomorrow’s event?

In a statement today, Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang all but confirmed a deal with Apple for the U.S streaming rights for Formula 1. Now the question is: when will Apple announce it? Relatively soon Since F1: The Movie premiered, speculation quickly turned into reports that Apple had been negotiating with Formula 1 parent Liberty Media to acquire the rights to broadcast the 2026 season on Apple TV+ in the United States. Following reports by the Financial Times, Business Insider, and Puck that

9to5Mac Daily: September 8, 2025 – Last-minute Apple event rumors

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iOS 26: Everything you need to know about the iPhone update ahead of the Apple event tomorrow

Tomorrow, September 9, marks Apple's iPhone 17 event. That means we'll finally have more answers about the presumed iPhone 17 lineup — including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Interested in following along? Here's how you can watch the iPhone 17 launch. Assuming Apple sticks to tradition, we should be able to install iOS 26 about a week or so after the showcase. But you don't have to wait to test out the new features, since you can download and install the newly released public beta 6 or iOS 26

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Apple is expected to unveil iPhone 17 and more at the 'Awe Dropping' event on Tuesday: Here's everything we know

It's now just a few hours away: At 1PM ET on Tuesday, Apple is all but certain to unveil the iPhone 17 line. This year's theme of "Awe dropping," which was featured in Apple's invitations to the media sent on August 26 doesn't reveal much by way of clues, though some think the heat-mapped Apple logo is indicative of better thermal cooling in the new models. But more importantly, we already know how to watch the Apple iPhone 17 event itself: The keynote will be livestreamed on YouTube from Cupert

Will Apple Learn From Its Past AI Mistakes for the Upcoming iPhone 17?

Remember way back a year ago when Apple was convinced we would all spend big to upgrade to the iPhone 16, just to access its Apple Intelligence? That was hilarious. Apple better not try that again this year with the iPhone 17. There'll be a new iPhone this week. At tomorrow's "awe dropping" Apple event, we expect to see the iPhone 17 lineup (which could include a new ultra-slim model called the 17 Air), new AirPods and new Apple Watches. It's sure to be noteworthy, but I'll particularly keep a

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New book explores the courtroom wars against Apple’s App Store rules

Avid 9to5Mac readers know that it is getting increasingly harder to have a day go by and not come across a post about a new (or old) lawsuit trying to challenge, dismantle, or overturn Apple’s App Store rules. Now, a new book out later this month pieces some of the biggest battles together in one place. In iWAR: Fortnite, Musk, Spotify and the Siege of Apple, Wall Street Journal business columnist Tim Higgins sets out to tell the story of “how Apple became the world’s most valuable company,” us

Why the new Apple Watch Series 11 may be the most ambitious model we've seen yet

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple is slated to announce new hardware tomorrow. Notable Apple Watch updates could be coming, according to rumors. Blood pressure monitoring and sleep scores could be on the way. We're hours away from Apple's annual September hardware event, where the tech giant announces its latest releases, from iPhones and iPads to AirPods and, my favorite, Apple Watches. Also: Should you buy the iPhone 16 or

7 useful iOS 26 AI features launching alongside iPhone 17 (and these older models)

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's iPhone launch event will take place on Tuesday, September 9. The new devices will include new Apple Intelligence features via iOS 26. Some older models will also have access to iOS 26 Apple Intelligence features. The big iPhone 17 product launch is taking place tomorrow, and while all eyes are on the new devices, especially the highly anticipated iPhone Air, slated to be the company'

The Apple Watch Series 11 Could Share the Stage at Tomorrow's Event

All eyes are on Apple's Sept. 9 "awe dropping" event, where a fresh batch of Apple Watches is expected to take center stage alongside the new iPhone 17 lineup. While the Series 11 will almost certainly headline, Apple may have already tipped its hand on the next Ultra. Imagery found in the iOS 26 public beta (first spotted by MacRumors ) shows display specs that don't match any current model, and the two-year update cycle only strengthens the case that the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3 is on the ho

Apple's iPhone 17 Event Is Tomorrow. Here's How to Watch

Apple's annual fall iPhone launch event is tomorrow. The keynote kicks off Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, which could include a slimmer version of the phone, as well as the Apple Watch Series 11 and the AirPods Pro 3. The invite, which Apple sent on Aug. 26, shows the title "Awe Dropping," with a dynamic Apple logo that seems to reference Siri's colorful glow. Watch this: iPhone Air Is a Wild Card – and Starts a Big Change for Apple 06:39 There's also

Is Apple Finally Making a Move on Smart Home Tech? 4 Rumored Products We'd Love to See

It's a matter of when, not if. Apple's take on the smart home is coming, with multiple reports saying the tech giant is ready to release its own line of smart devices and home security products. While it's a little early, Apple's big "awe dropping" event on Sept. 9 could showcase the first elements of its big home expansion. We already expect to see the new iPhone 17, a new Apple Watch and an AirPod announcement. Here's what could happen if there's a surprise home tech release, too, from table

Last-minute Apple event rumors: iPhone 17 specs, AirPods Pro 3, more

We’re less than 24 hours away from Apple’s “Awe dropping” event, where it will announce the new iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch Series 11, new AirPods Pro, and more. Head below for our roundup of all the last-minute rumors about what to expect from these new Apple products… iPhone 17 accessories One of the more perplexing rumors to me throughout the iPhone 17 cycle has been the so-called “Crossbody Strap” accessory. A new image posted by Sonny Dickson last night seems to add more fuel to this f

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New AirPods Pro tomorrow? These 3 features would be so worth upgrading for

Jada Jones/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. It's almost time for Apple to announce the iPhone 17 smartphone lineup, but I'm more excited about the possibility of an AirPods Pro 3 announcement. The AirPods Pro 2 are my daily driver earbuds, but there are some features I'd love to see improved in the next model. Also: How to watch Apple's event this week (and what to expect) I've heard rumors about a complete redesign of the AirPods Pro's earbuds and charging case, p

These potential Apple Watch Series 11 features would make me upgrade immediately

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. We're a day away from one of the biggest tech events of the year. Apple's "Awe-dropping" iPhone event takes place on Tuesday in Cupertino, where the tech giant will reveal its latest handsets and devices. Rumors swirl about Apple's thinnest iPhone, new AirTags, and three new Apple Watch drops. As a health wearables editor, the latter particularly excites me. In the lead-up to Apple's event, I've rounded up several Apple

Ready for a Juice Boost? Apple's iPhone 17 Lineup Reportedly Has Bigger Batteries

The leaks just keep coming ahead of Tuesday's "awe-dropping" Apple event, and it looks like the iPhone 17 series will have significantly bigger batteries. According to leaker @ShrimpApplePro on X, Chinese regulatory listings indicate that all the new phones that Apple is unveiling on Tuesday -- the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max -- will have larger batteries. The exception will be the iPhone 17 Air, which is trading its ultrathin build for less battery capacity. We have no way

Apple teases ‘Get ready to be wowed’ at September 9 event

Apple’s big September 9 event is almost here. And the company has just shared a fresh tease in an unlikely place to boost excitement ahead of its new product announcements. Apple Vision Pro app includes new teaser for September 9 event If you weren’t already hyped up for this week’s “Awe dropping” Apple event, the company wants to ramp your expectations even higher. In a fresh update inside the iPhone’s companion app for Apple Vision Pro, the company has published a new event teaser. Alongsi

Apple is showcasing the iPhone 17 lineup tomorrow: Rumors, prices, new features and what else you need to know

It's happening: Tomorrow, Apple is finally showcasing its iPhone 17 lineup during the big September "Awe dropping" iPhone event. The hardware announcement will take place on September 9 at 1PM ET, and the Engadget team will be liveblogging it from Cupertino in real-time. (You can watch the iPhone 17 event on YouTube, too.) The newest phones will come equipped with the latest iOS 26 features preinstalled, along with any new features Apple reveals that day. So what can we expect to see? While Appl

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How to watch Apple's iPhone 17 September event this week (and what to expect)

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's iPhone launch event will take place on Tuesday, September 9. The iPhone 17 lineup will likely include a new iPhone 17 Air (Slim) model. Other expected releases include the Apple Watch Series 11 and updated AirPods. September, better known in the industry as Techtember, is here, and kicking off the deluge of fall product announcements may be arguably the biggest of them all: Apple's iPh

Ready For a Juice Boost? Apple's iPhone 17 Lineup Reportedly Features Bigger Batteries

The leaks just keep coming ahead of Tuesday's "awe-dropping" Apple event, and it looks like the iPhone 17 series will have a significantly bigger battery size. According to leaker @ShrimpApplePro on X, Chinese regulatory listings indicate that all the new phones that Apple is unveiling on Tuesday -- the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max -- will have larger batteries. The exception will be the iPhone 17 Air, which is trading off the ultra-thin form factor for less battery capacity.

iPhone 17 battery capacity leak reveals a brand new advantage for eSIM-only models

There’s under two days left until Apple’s ‘Awe dropping’ event for all four iPhone 17 models, AirPods Pro 3, a trio of Apple Watch models, and more. That doesn’t stop last minute leaks, though – and we just got an incredibly interesting new leak for iPhone 17 battery capacities. iPhone 17 battery capacities This leak comes from reputable Apple leaker ShrimpApplePro, and it shares “real” battery capacities for all four iPhone 17 models: iPhone 17: 3692mAh (3.6% gain versus iPhone 16) iPhone 1