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Apple announces the ultra-slim iPhone Air

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple just announced the thinnest iPhone ever, the iPhone Air, which measures just 5.6mm thick. CEO Tim Cook said it promises “pro performance in a thin and light design.” The new iPhone Air comes with a 6.5-inch ProMotion display and a refresh rate of up to 12

Apple reveals the all-aluminum iPhone 17 Pro

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple has announced the iPhone 17 Pro, the top model in its new iPhone 17 lineup, alongside the regular iPhone 17 and all-new iPhone Air. It’s returned to an aluminum build, runs on the A19 Pro chip, and boasts what Apple is calling a “full-width camera plateau” on the back. Earlier this

Apple debuts the ultra-thin iPhone Air

Move over, iPhone Plus, here comes your super-slim replacement: the iPhone Air. During Apple’s iPhone event on Tuesday, the company unveiled the iPhone Air, its thinnest and lightest model to date. This replaces the Plus model in the company’s 2025 lineup, following the underperformance of the iPhone 16 Plus last year, based on data from research firm DSCC. The star of today’s event draws inspiration from Apple’s MacBook Air strategy, which debuted in 2008 as the thinnest laptop available, pos

Expect the iPhone 17 event to avoid Apple Intelligence promises

It’s finally the day of the Apple event, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the official launch of the iPhone 17 lineup. 9to5Mac readers are mostly power users, so it’s no surprise that the thing you’re most looking forward to is the unveiling of the iPhone 17 Pro Max – though there is also substantial interest in the all-new iPhone 17 Air. While we’re expecting a fairly packed event, there’s likely to be one significant difference from last year’s iPhone 16 launch: a conspicuous absence of Apple

How to watch today’s Apple event with iPhone 17, Apple Watch Ultra 3, more

It’s almost time: Apple’s big iPhone 17 event is happening today: Tuesday, September 9. The ‘Awe dropping’ announcements will be streamed live online. Here’s how to watch the iPhone 17 event. Apple’s iPhone 17 event: here’s how to watch live on September 9 Apple’s biggest event of the year is about to start. The iPhone 17 event happens today, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT. Apple’s keynote is expected to be a pre-recorded video, with all the announcements livestreamed across sev

Horror Maze Game ‘Dark Deception’ Is Becoming a Horror Movie

The next video game to join the list of those coming to the silver screen is Glowstick Entertainment’s Dark Deception. If you’ve never heard of it, it’s described on Steam as a “story-driven first-person horror maze” inspired by classic arcade games. The 2018 PC and mobile title came out in 2018 and tasks players with getting out of a maze filled with big-headed monsters that’d probably be right at home in Five Nights at Freddy’s. (Probably why it got picked up; the 2023 Freddy’s film was a hit

Rumored iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Air Colors to Be Announced at Apple Event

Today's the day we're supposed to see the rumored iPhone 17. The Apple event keynote kicks off in a couple hours, and we're expecting the new phone line to be front and center. There are plenty of rumors flying around about what we can expect from Apple's upcoming smartphone, like a redesigned camera and a bigger battery. But if you're the type of person that's more excited about Apple's aesthetics, design and sleekness, you've probably been wondering about what colors the iPhone 17 could come

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Inside the Man vs. Machine Hackathon

On a breezy San Francisco afternoon last Saturday, I found myself at a nondescript coworking space filled with shoeless coders. Just over a hundred visitors had crowded into an office building in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood for a showdown that would pit teams armed with AI coding tools against those made up of only humans (all were asked to ditch their shoes at the door). The hackathon was dubbed “Man vs. Machine,” and its goal was to test whether AI really does help people code faster—and

iPhone 17 event live blog: on the ground at Apple’s keynote

We got a glimpse of some software at WWDC 2025, but today is all about the new hardware, baby. We’re anticipating the usual — the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro, new colors, camera upgrades, and quite possibly an iPhone 17 Air if the rumors pan out. The fall is usually when Apple also struts out a new Apple Watch, and based on previous upgrade timelines, it’s likely we’re due for an Ultra 3 and a revamped SE. The AirPods Pro are also due for a refresh. And, as always, it’s possible that there’s something

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These subtle AirPods Pro 3 upgrades would make them an instant buy for me

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: Apple Event live updates 2025: Last minute leaks on iPhone 17, AirPods 3, Apple Watch Series 11, more I've heard rumors about a complete redesign of th

Deals: 24GB M4 MacBook Pro now a massive $400 off, M4 Pro also $400 off, iPhone 16 Pro $470 off, more

Happy Apple event day folks! Before all of the “Awe dropping” new reveals, we are touching down with some notable price drops on MacBook Pro. This includes one of the best price drops ever on Apple’s 24GB M4 MacBook Pro at $400 off alongside this upgraded M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD at the same $400 off the list price. And if you’re not upgrading to iPhone 17, we have put together some particularly notable price drops on iPhone 15, 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 Pro models with

US HS students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decade-long slide in high schoolers’ reading and math performance persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’ scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 years, according to results released Tuesday from an exam known as the nation’s report card. Eighth-grade students also lost significant ground in science skills, according to the results from the National Assessment of Education Progress. The assessments were the first since the pandemic for eight

Apple iPhone 17 launch event: how to watch

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s that time of year again: Apple is getting ready to reveal all of the changes coming to its latest generation of iPhones. This year’s “awe dropping” event is expected to include spec bumps across the iPhone 17 lineup, in addition to an ultra-thin iPhone 17 A

Motorola’s budget Razr is even more affordable now that it’s $100 off

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’ve been eyeing a flip phone but have been put off by the price, now’s your chance to snag one at a serious discount. Motorola’s latest Razr is currently matching its all-time low price of $599.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola’s online storefront, making what was already an affordable flip phone even cheaper. The 2025 Razr is a solid, relatively inexpensive entry point into the world of

Google Home is making your smart home more controllable than ever before

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Home web app now features a “Devices” tab, allowing control of more smart devices. This update is currently available to users in the Google Home Public Preview program. The new controls include lights, locks, and thermostats, but not media devices, though more device types and controls are promised to be coming soon Google is gearing up for some big changes to Google Home. The company officially announced that Gemini is coming to Google H

Wildcard suggestion of ‘iPhone Air’ name, with claimed warranty leaflet

Just hours ahead of the official announcement, a leaker has suggested that the iPhone 17 Air may instead simply be named the iPhone Air. They show a photo of what is claimed to be a Chinese warranty leaflet for the phone showing this name. Although it may well be fake, there is one reason to give it perhaps a little credence … We’re expecting Apple to announce four iPhones today: iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max However, leaker DuanRui shows what is claimed to be a

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Apple's announcing its iPhone 17 lineup today: Rumors, prices, new features and what else you need to know

We're now just hours away from setting our eyes on the iPhone 17 lineup. Apple will reveal the newest smartphones during its big September "Awe dropping" iPhone event this afternoon at 1PM ET. The Engadget team will be liveblogging the iPhone event from Cupertino in real-time if you want to follow along. (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 today. So what c

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iOS 26: What to know about the free iPhone software update ahead of the Apple event today

It's almost time: The Apple iPhone 17 event starts today at 1PM ET — that's just hours away. If you want to follow along, you can watch the iPhone 17 launch live and follow Engadget's Apple event liveblog. In addition to the iPhone 17 lineup — including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air — we're also expecting to see new Apple Watch models, as well as a new AirPods Pro. 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

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Solar plus storage is just the start: How the most home-energy savvy slash their electric bills by 78%

Cristi Savin / iStock/ Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Level 4 is the highest level of energy maturity. The most effective cost savers cut their electric bill by four. More than half believe that their home value has increased. Catch it and use it, catch it and sell it, catch it and save it. As much as these may sound like the considerations of a commercial fisherman, it's actually the menu of options available to energy mature

If Apple unveils the iPhone 17 Air with these features today, I'm ready to upgrade

The iPhone Plus model (pictured) may potentially be replaced by the iPhone Air/Slim. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways iPhone 17 Air may debut as Apple's thinnest phone ever today. Single rear camera shows Apple's thinness trade-offs. Expected to debut on Sept. 9, 2025, priced around $900. Apple is rumored to be spicing things for today's iPhone event. It could introduce an ultra-thin model for the 2025 iPhone lineup called the iPho

How to watch Apple's iPhone 17 September event today (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 today, 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

Your Stove Isn't the Only Source of Poor Air Quality. Here Are 6 Culprits for Contamination

Many assume their indoor air is clean if they live away from wildfire smoke zones, smoggy cities, or other sources of outdoor pollution. But this assumption may be misguided. According to Michael Rubino, founder of HomeCleanse and chairman of Change the Air Foundation, "Unfortunately, our indoor air is not as healthy as you may think." Rubino, who also hosts the Never Been Sicker podcast, points to factors many homeowners overlook when assessing air quality. According to Dr. James Langer, a Mat

Survey shows an overwhelming number of users want Gemini on Google Home

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Home devices are in for a significant reform. On October 1, Google will announce Gemini for smart speakers and displays and subsequently replace Google Assistant with it on these devices. And we have huge expectations from this upgrade. Gemini has big shoes to fill. Google Assistant has shouldered the load of the entire breadth of commands intended for smart speakers for nearly a decade. However, the recent decline in Google Home’s ability to understa

iOS 26 release date expected at today's Apple Event: Find out if your iPhone is compatible for the update

Get ready: The Apple iPhone 17 event is kicking off in less than five hours. During today's "awe dropping" keynote, we're expecting to see several new products announced, including the iPhone 17 Air and several other devices. (Here's how to watch it live, and you can read Engadget's real-time Apple event liveblog, too.) In addition to the new hardware, we should also get a final confirmation of when we'll be able to download the final versions of iOS 26 and iPad 26 next week. Coming with those

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Apple will unveil iPhone 17 and more at the 'Awe Dropping' event today: Here's everything we know

The day has finally arrived: Today at 1PM ET, Apple is all but certain to unveil the iPhone 17 line. This year is shaping up to be a departure from recent September product rollouts, with the strong possibility of an all-new superthin iPhone (dubbed "iPhone Air") expected to join the company's lineup. Also on tap could be new Apple Watch models — including the first truly new Ultra model in two years — and (maybe) the long-awaited AirPods Pro 3. Intrigued? You can watch the Apple iPhone 17 event

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

Apple's annual fall iPhone launch event is here. The keynote kicks off 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 an interact

Apple Could Debut the iPhone 17 Air Today: What We Might See

Key takeaways The iPhone 17 Air will reportedly replace the iPhone Plus model. It could measure 5.5mm thick and have a 6.6-inch display. iOS 26's Adaptive Power feature could help mitigate battery compromises with a skinnier iPhone. This slim iPhone 17 could cost $900, but the price may be affected by tariffs. It could come in four color options, including a buzzed-about sky blue hue. The anticipated reveal of the next iPhone -- which could include the thinnest iPhone ever -- is finally here

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Apple Store Goes Down Ahead of iPhone 17 Event

In the series of predictable events leading up to every iPhone launch is the moment the Apple Store goes down -- and it's just happened. There's just hours to go until the Apple event, during which the company is set to announce the iPhone 17 series and updates to its wider product lineup, including the Apple Watch Series 11. For now, when you take a trip to the tech giant's online emporium, it features the familiar boilerplate text: "Be right back." When the store pops back up later today, the

MacOS Tahoe vs. Sequoia: Here's How Much Liquid Glass Will Change Your Mac's Icons

Liquid Glass isn't just coming to your iPhone -- It's coming to just about every Apple product with a screen you can think of, including your Mac. MacOS 26 Tahoe will bring the design overhaul, which can be both somewhat dramatic or barely noticeable, with an overall look of feeling fresh while remaining comfortably familiar. MacOS 26 Tahoe is far from just a design overhaul and will come with several new features when it officially rolls out, but it's easy to get caught up with all the styling

Powerbeats Fit leaked: Beats new earbuds feature longer battery life and fresh colors

The Powerbeats Fit appear to be a rebrand/replacement for the Beats Fit Pro. After being teased by Beats at the end of August, we now have a full leak of their specs and colorways, courtesy of Evan Blass (@evleaks). Powerbeats Fit come in a handful of colors, including a vibrant ‘spark orange’ that might just match the new color of the iPhone 17 Pro being announced later today. The earbuds are expected to officially launch in a few weeks time. In terms of functionality, the leaked spec sheet s

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