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Apple's iPhone 17 Launch Sparks Deep Discounts on Older Devices

Apple’s recent product reveal introduced the iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch 11, prompting retailers to slash prices on prior‑generation hardware. Deals on platforms such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart feature steep discounts for older iPhone models, iPads, AirPods, and Apple Watches. Notable offers include a free iPhone 16 Pro Max with a new Verizon line, an 11‑inch iPad priced at $299, and AirPods 4 at $117.40. The events give shoppers a chance to upgrade while saving significantly on legacy Apple products.

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Apple Launches iPhone 17 Series with Mixed Pricing Shifts and Rival Comparisons

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 lineup, keeping the base model price steady while doubling storage and offering modest price drops on certain configurations. The new iPhone 17 Air inherits the Plus‑style form factor with a single 48MP camera and adds a 1TB option. The Pro and Pro Max retain previous price points for lower capacities, but the Pro Max now includes a 2TB model that reaches MacBook‑level pricing, making it the most expensive iPhone to date. Comparisons with Google’s Pixel 10 series and Samsung’s Galaxy S25 line highlight differences in storage, camera count, and price positioning across the flagship market.

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Apple AirPods Pro 3: Subtle Upgrades Focused on Durability and Battery Life

Apple's third‑generation AirPods Pro arrive with incremental but meaningful improvements. While the company highlighted new live‑translation and heart‑rate tracking features, reviewers note the real advances lie in a higher IP57 water‑and‑dust rating, a longer battery life of up to eight hours with active noise cancellation, and an upgraded chip that enhances location tracking. Pricing remains unchanged in the United States and slightly lower in the United Kingdom. The enhancements aim to address everyday durability and endurance concerns rather than introduce groundbreaking new functionalities.

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Apple Unveils AirPods Pro 3 with Built‑In Heart‑Rate Sensor and Enhanced Fitness Features

Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3 at its recent event, adding a new infrared heart‑rate sensor, improved noise cancellation, real‑time language translation, and water resistance. The sensor works with on‑device AI to track heart rate and calories, feeding data into the Fitness app and enabling a new Workout Buddy feature powered by Apple Intelligence. Existing Apple Fitness+ members can see live metrics such as heart rate 8/10 sentiment.

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Apple Expands Live Translation Feature to More AirPods Models

Apple unveiled a Live Translation capability for its AirPods lineup, allowing real‑time speech translation directly into the earbuds. While initially showcased with the AirPods Pro 3, the feature will also be available on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models that include active noise cancellation, provided they run the latest firmware and are paired with an iPhone running iOS 26 or later. The service currently supports English, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish, with additional languages slated for release later in the year. This expansion broadens the accessibility of on‑the‑go multilingual communication for Apple users.

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Apple Unveils New Watch Lineup Highlighting Shared Chipset Across Models

Apple introduced three new Apple Watch models: the Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3. While the SE 3 is positioned as the most affordable option, it shares the same advanced S10 chipset found in the Series 10. The Series 11 and Ultra 3 also retain the chipsets from their immediate predecessors, a fact that was not prominently highlighted during the presentation. The new watch lineup brings upgrades such as 5G LTE connectivity, enhanced health features, and faster charging, but the processing power remains consistent with last year’s models.

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AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 4: Key Differences Highlighted

Apple’s latest earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3, are compared with the AirPods 4 across design, battery life, water resistance, noise cancellation, extra features and price. The Pro 3 add silicone eartips, longer listening time, an 57‑IP rating, enhanced active noise cancellation, a heart‑rate sensor and translation mode, while the AirPods 4 retain an open‑fit design, shorter battery life, a lower water‑resistance rating and fewer premium features. Pricing reflects the added capabilities, with the Pro 3 costing significantly more than the AirPods 4.

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Apple Watch Series 11 vs Series 10: Key Differences and What They Mean for Buyers

Apple’s latest smartwatch, the Series 11, arrives with a thinner, tougher build, new health sensors and a modest battery boost. Compared with the Series 10, the newer model retains the same price point while adding Sleep Score and Hypertension alerts. Design tweaks include ceramic‑coated glass and a refined rounded‑square case. Pricing for the Series 10 varies by size and connectivity, with the 42mm aluminum starting at $399 and the 46mm at $429, while the Series 11 matches the lower tier price. Battery life improves from 18 hours on the Series 10 to up to 24 hours on the Series 11.

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Apple Unveils iPhone Air: Thinnest Flagship with A19 Pro Chip and Single 48MP Camera

Apple introduced the iPhone Air, a new flagship that combines a 6.5‑inch ProMotion display, a titanium frame, and a 5.6 mm thin profile. Powered by the A19 Pro chipset and featuring a single 48 MP rear camera with a dedicated Camera Control button, the device also offers an 18 MP front camera with Center Stage. The iPhone Air is eSIM‑only, supports Apple Intelligence, and starts at $999 for the 256 GB model. It replaces the iPhone 16 Plus in Apple’s lineup and marks the first brand‑new flagship in three years.

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Apple Unveils AirPods Pro 3 with Heart‑Rate Monitoring and Live Translation

Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3, highlighting a smaller design, upgraded active noise cancellation, and a custom photoplethysmography sensor that enables heart‑rate monitoring directly from the earbuds. The new model also adds a pinch‑activated live translation feature, supports faster charging, and retains a 10‑hour listening window with ANC. While the price stays at $249 in the United States, Apple omitted previously rumored features such as temperature sensing, IR cameras, a new H3 chip, and support for Apple Music lossless audio.

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Apple Unveils New Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE 3 and AirPods Pro 3 with Expanded Health Features

Apple introduced a refreshed lineup of wearables, adding the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3 and AirPods Pro 3. All devices feature 5G connectivity, new health‑focused sensors such as Hypertension detection and Sleep Score, and upgraded battery life. The Series 11 offers a custom ceramic coating, 24‑hour battery life and new watch faces. The Ultra 3 adds a wider OLED display, 42‑hour battery life and satellite connectivity. The SE 3 brings core Apple Watch functionality at a lower price, while the AirPods Pro 3 include heart‑rate sensing for workouts. Together, the launch signals Apple’s continued push into integrated fitness and wellness technology.

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Players Rage Over Savage Beastfly Boss in Hollow Knight: Silksong

Fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong are expressing strong frustration with the secret boss Savage Beastfly, calling it the hardest enemy they've faced. The boss’s two‑attack pattern, massive health pool and swarm of flying enemies have led players to create a dedicated subreddit to vent their anger. Community members describe the fight as unfair, unfun and overly long, while Team Cherry has hinted at a forthcoming patch to address early‑game difficulty.

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