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The long-awaited iPhone 17 has landed, and the Air replaces the Plus.
Apple Watch also gets a refresh, with the Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3.
iPhone pricing hints at Apple passing on some of the tariff costs to consumers.
OK, so Apple has had its biggest update of the year, and the next generation of powerhouse gadgets that will pull billions of dollars into the company has landed. Yes, I'm talking about the iPhone 17, which is now available (if you haven't got your order in, the current wait for most models seems to be about two to three weeks through Apple), and by now, already in the hands of millions.
I'm very impressed by the battery life on my new iPhone 17 Pro Max, but I'll be treating the battery in this one a bit differently.
There is also a new line of Apple Watches, including the Series 11 and even a new Ultra 3, to replace the now two-year-old Ultra 2. There's an update to the budget SE line, with the release of the SE 3, too. The Ultra 3 has replaced my Ultra 2 after two years of hard service, and I'm really impressed by the display -- it's brighter, clearer, and much more responsive than the one on the older model.
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