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Apple Unveils Ultra‑Thin iPhone Air with Titanium Design and Advanced Features

Apple introduced the iPhone Air, a super‑slim smartphone measuring just 5.6 mm thick and weighing 165 grams. Built with a titanium frame and Ceramic Shield 2, it features a 6.5‑inch anti‑reflective display that reaches 3,000 nits and supports a 120 Hz variable refresh rate with always‑on capability. Powered by the new A19 Pro chip, Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and an upgraded 5G modem, the device promises all‑day battery life aided by iOS 26’s Adaptive Power. The camera suite includes a 48‑megapixel rear fusion sensor with 2× telephoto and an 18‑megapixel front Center Stage camera. Preorders start Friday, with the phone positioned as a lightweight, design‑focused alternative in the premium market.

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Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Lineup with New Prices and Features

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 family at its fall event in Cupertino, rolling out four models—the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—each with distinct price points and upgrades. Prices start at $799 for the standard iPhone 17 and reach $1,999 for the top‑end 2TB Pro Max. The lineup adds a new chip, brighter displays, enhanced cameras, and a super‑thin Air model that Apple touts as its most power‑efficient phone. Analysts noted the pricing aligns with recent inflation and tariff impacts, while reviewers highlighted trade‑offs in the budget‑focused iPhone 16E released earlier this year.

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Apple Highlights A19 Pro Chip Performance in iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro

Apple used its recent iPhone launch to stress the speed gains of the new A19 Pro processor. The company said the iPhone 17 Pro delivers up to 40% better sustained performance than its predecessor, while the iPhone Air sees a three‑fold increase in peak GPU compute thanks to a neural accelerator on each of its five GPU cores. Hardware chief John Ternus likened the iPhone’s compute power to that of a MacBook Pro, underscoring Apple’s push toward on‑device AI workloads.

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Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Air: Design, Specs, and Early Impressions

Apple introduced the iPhone 17 Air at its "Awe Dropping" event, showcasing a thin titanium body, a 6.5‑inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion, and a single 48‑megapixel rear camera. Powered by the A19 Pro chip, the Air promises fast performance and all‑day battery life, while adopting an eSIM‑only design to free up internal space. Pricing starts at $999 for 256 GB, with pre‑orders opening on September 12 and shipments beginning September 19. Early hands‑on impressions highlight the phone’s premium design, solid build, and balanced ergonomics, positioning it as a stylish alternative to the Pro lineup.

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Turok: Origins Offers Thrilling Co‑Op Dinosaur Combat but Stumbles on Level Design

Turok: Origins returns the prehistoric shooter series as a co‑op‑focused, third‑person experience for up to three players. Players choose class‑specific characters with distinct weapons and skills, tackling linear objectives before confronting a massive boss. Combat shines with a wide weapon range, including the iconic Cerebral Bore, and diverse dinosaur enemies. However, the game’s environments are criticized for being dark, repetitive, and maze‑like, making enemy spotting difficult. Resource management relies on plant pickups, and while solo play is supported, the title seems best enjoyed with a coordinated team.

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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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