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It’s taken Apple 11 years to beat its own record, but the iPhone Air is now the thinnest iPhone ever, a record previously held by the iPhone 6 from way back in 2014.

At 5.6mm, the iPhone Air is also slimmer than any of the current Android competition, though isn’t the thinnest phone ever launched …

iOS 26 launches to all users next week, and despite months of beta testing already, Apple saved a couple surprise features for the wide launch that have become instant favorites: app icons can now auto-tint based on your iPhone’s color or its case color.

iPhone 17 pre-orders don’t go live until Friday, but you don’t need to wait until then to get the process started. Doing the preparation today can save time on the day and maximize your chances of receiving your new phone on day one.

Apple lets you go through the complete process of picking your iPhone 17, configuring the exact model you want in terms of color and storage, and even getting a trade-in quote for your existing phone – all before pre-orders open …

A new software feature available across the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air lineup is Dual Capture, which allows you to record from the front and rear camera at the same time.

This mode is available through a button in the Apple Camera app running on an iPhone 17. The dual video recording capability was first demoed by Apple back in 2019 as a feature of the iPhone 11 Pro, but required a third-party app to use …

I’ll freely admit to being one of the many people who viewed Apple’s new crossbody strap with some bemusement. Internet comments on it mostly use terms like “bizarre” or worse.

But a new piece today suggests that many of us are misunderstanding Apple’s latest iPhone accessory, and that it does in fact have a valuable role …

The new AirPods Pro 3 have better battery life than AirPods Pro 2 on a single charge, with the buds lasting up to 2 hours longer on one charge.

But here’s a curveball. The overall battery life of AirPods Pro 3 is actually less. Including the charging case, Apple says AirPods Pro 3 are good for 24 hours of listening time, whereas AirPods Pro 2 actually last for 30 hours. That’s a surprising 20% reduction …

It’s long been clear that the iPhone Air was going to be a beautiful device, but based on reactions so far, it seems that people are even more impressed than expected by the sleek look of the all-new iPhone.

It’s usually the two Pro models that get all the love, but this year it seems all anyone wants to talk about is the iPhone Air …

At Apple’s event yesterday, battery life was one of the big marketing points for the iPhone 17 Pro series. However, it turns out that the best battery life models of the Pro and Pro Max are not actually available to buy worldwide.

In the United States, Apple quotes 30 hours streaming video playback for iPhone 17 Pro and 35 hours for iPhone 17 Pro Max. But in the UK, Europe, and elsewhere, the tech specs list battery life of 28 hours and 33 hours respectively, two hours less than their US model counterparts.

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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.

As rumored, Apple brought back its MagSafe Battery, but the only iPhone it works with is the new iPhone Air. However, Apple says it does have another feature that could come in handy.

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.

Two of the best AirPods Pro 3 announcements from earlier today weren’t exactly about performance improvements or new sensors, but comfort and further customization. Here are the details.

For the past few years, Apple has featured real cases of users whose lives were saved or profoundly changed by the Apple Watch. Today, it was no different. Watch the heartfelt segment below.

For an event that lasted less than 1 hour and 20 minutes, Apple managed to pack quite a lot of new devices and features into its lineup. Still, some had been expecting a little bit more. Here’s what Apple decided not to include in today’s event, some of which may still come by the end of the year.

Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are here, and the Pro Max includes a 2TB storage option for the first time ever. Before you start celebrating though, be sure to check the price tag.

It’s September, and that means the new iPhones are now out! Whether you’re opting for the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, or iPhone 17 Pro Max, Spigen is ready with all-new cases that make the new models—and their refreshed iPhone design—look even better.

If all you want to do is protect your iPhone, there are many cases to choose from. What makes Spigen stand out is its heritage as a design company, seeking not just to keep your iPhone safe, but to ensure it looks its absolute best.

Last year Apple introduced Repair Assistant for iPhone and iPad, bringing first-party calibration software to the repair process for devices. Starting with macOS Tahoe 26, Apple will introduce Repair Assistant for the Mac as well.

The biggest Apple Watch Ultra 3 display news is that it has the biggest Ultra display yet. However, there’s a smaller Ultra 3 display change that is a welcome arrival too.

Right after the “Awe Dropping” event, in which Apple unveiled multiple camera features across the entire iPhone 17 lineup, it also introduced Final Cut Camera 2.0, with full support for everything that had just been announced. Here are the details.

Today Apple unveiled brand new Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 models, showing off some new watch faces in the process. But as revealed in the watchOS 26 RC notes, these faces are coming to older models too. Here are the four new watch faces in watchOS 26.

Apple just wrapped up its “Awe dropping” event where it unveiled new models of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. We had the chance to check out all the new hardware following the keynote, including Apple Watch Ultra 3 and AirPods Pro 3. Head below to see shots of the newest Apple products.

Apple launched its long-awaited AirPods Pro 3 today, and has made some changes to its overall AirPods product lineup as a result. Here’s the new AirPods lineup.