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The Apple iPhone 17 has grown only minimally compared to the iPhone 16 and, at 177 grams, weighs just 12 grams more than the iPhone Air. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Apple iPhone 17: A worthwhile upgrade from the iPhone 16

For a long time, Apple's base iPhone received only minor upgrades and lagged significantly behind the Pro models. This has now changed dramatically with the iPhone 17. Its features are now so good that the advantages of the Pro ph...

Manuel Masiero, 03 Oct 2025 22:45

The T-Satellite Starlink service now offers apps and data. (Image source: T-Mobile)

T-Mobile brings Starlink satellite Internet data to older phones and video call apps

T-Mobile promised to bring satellite Internet data directly to phones via its T-Satellite partnership with Starlink, and it has now delivered. The Starlink data service has now expanded to more T-Mobile phones and optimized apps.

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Oct 2025 15:29

iPhone 17 Pro Max with SSD coolers attached for better thermal stability (Image source: u/T-K-Tronix via r/iphone)

iPhone 17 Pro Max mod with SSD cooler maintains 90% stability in 3DMark stress test

A Reddit user has made probably one of the world's best-performing iPhone 17 Pro Max, at least in terms of thermal stability, by attaching an M.2 SSD cooler on its back. The experiment went viral on the r/iPhone subreddit and peop...

Anmol Dubey, 02 Oct 2025 09:31

The Xiaomi 17 with 7,000mAh takes on the iPhone 17 with 3,692mAh and a 5,000mAh power bank (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 17 vs. iPhone 17 battery life test: Xiaomi mocks Apple with extra 5,000mAh power bank

This is a whole new level of mockery. Can the Xiaomi 17 beat an iPhone 17 in a battery life test with an additional 5,000mAh power bank? In theory, Apple’s new entry-level flagship should have the advantage, but Xiaomi’s battery l...

Alexander Fagot, 30 Sep 2025 19:47

iPhones showing SmartGym, Stoic, and VLLO with Apple Intelligence features. (Image source: Apple Newsroom)

New Apple Intelligence update now lets SmartGym build workouts and VLLO suggest video edits

Apple has launched its Foundation Models framework with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, enabling apps like SmartGym, Stoic, CellWalk, and VLLO to add new on-device AI features.

Anmol Dubey, 29 Sep 2025 18:48

The iPhone 17 Pro series should receive direct replacements next year, unlike the iPhone 17. (Image source: Igor Omilaev & Unsplash)

No iPhone 19: Apple still working to introduce almost a dozen iPhones before the end of 2027

New rumours suggest that Apple is sticking working towards introducing almost a dozen iPhones between the start of 2026 and the end of 2027. The iPhone 19 series may make way for iPhone 20 models though, mirroring Xiaomi's recent ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Sep 2025 15:10

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max appears to be a better gaming device than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. (Image Source: AnRan0420 on Weibo)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 dominates Apple's A19 Pro in gaming tests aboard the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max are the two most powerful smartphones on the market at the moment. Gaming tests show, however, that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered phone holds consistent advantages in gami...

Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2025 18:27

The 45W fast charger offers adaptive charging feature for multiple Apple devices. Pictured: a promo picture of the adapter. (Image source: Anker)

Anker details new compact fast charger with digital display and smart charging feature

A new Anker 45W charging adapter was recently teased by the company, and now, the charger has been detailed in a teaser video. As the brand reveals, the fast charger will support adaptive charging, which works for multiple Apple d...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Sep 2025 13:36

Back of the iPhone 17 being permanently scratched with aluminum. (Image source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube, screenshot)

iPhone 17 meets JerryRigEverything: Durability of the cheapest new iPhone tested

JerryRigEverything, the popular YouTuber, has tested the durability and resistance against bending of the iPhone 17. Surprisingly, the phone shows permanent scuffs with a lower hardness material but survives much harder items.

Vineet Washington, 25 Sep 2025 19:21

The new custom iPhones from Caviar (pictured) use materials like 24K gold plating, Hermès calfskin, stainless steel, and exotic leathers. (Image source: Caviar)

Caviar's latest custom iPhone 17 collection features bespoke materials like gold plating and exotic leather

Caviar has just launched custom iPhone 17 editions with gold plating, exotic leathers, and premium materials. Prices range from $7,900 to $10,770. Limited availability via Caviar’s website.

Anubhav Sharma, 25 Sep 2025 14:34

Apple iPhone 17 Pro's GPU features Neural Accelerators and more cache for enhanced AI performance. (Image source: Apple, Argmax, edited)

New iPhone 17 Pro vapor chamber cooling is so good that phone reportedly stays cool even during extreme AI loads

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro features a vapor chamber for taking heat away from the A19 Pro SoC and dissipating it throughout the aluminum unibody. According to a new report, the iPhone 17 Pro's cooling solution is extremely capable, a...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Sep 2025 12:03

Gameplay on iPhone 17 Pro Max powered by the A19 Pro chip, showing high-intensity combat with detailed graphics and on-screen controls. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 Pro Max AAA gaming test shows Resident Evil 4 running at 60 FPS without thermal throttling

The iPhone 17 Pro Max introduces the new A19 Pro chip and a vapor chamber for improved performance. To test how these upgrades translate to real-world gaming, YouTuber MrMacRight ran benchmarks across several AAA titles in their l...

Anmol Dubey, 25 Sep 2025 08:48

Fire Emblem Shadows banner (Image source: Nintendo Mobile YouTube with edits)

Nintendo shadow drops Fire Emblem Shadows mobile game with social deduction gameplay

Fire Emblem Shadows is an unexpected Nintendo mobile game now downloadable on smartphones. Players must use social deduction to reveal who on their team is a friend or foe. Nintendo’s latest Fire Emblem game is part of a wider eff...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Sep 2025 03:20

A picture of a United States passport on an iPhone 17's screen.

Wallet app on iOS 26 confirmed to store U.S. passports later this year

Apple has confirmed that Digital I.D., a feature in iOS 26 that allows users to store passports, will roll out this year for United States passports only. This should make traveling (at least for citizens of the U.S.) a bit more s...

Sam Medley, 24 Sep 2025 21:28

Display unit of the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue showing scratches on the back. (Image source: Consomac)

Apple says scratch marks on demo iPhone 17 units were not actually scratches

Apple has seemingly negated “scratchgate” saying that the demo units of iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max just had “material transfer” from the worn out MagSafe stands. However, there is a lot of evidence to the contrary.

Vineet Washington, 24 Sep 2025 21:12

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro controversially surpasses the Vivo X200 Ultra in DxOMark's camera test. (Image source: DxOMark, edited)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro outpeforms Vivo X200 Ultra in DxOMark camera test

The entry of the iPhone 17 Pro (Max) into the current top 3 of the DxOMark smartphone camera rankings has created a somewhat curious situation: despite its technically inferior hardware, Apple's new flagship has overtaken the Vivo...

Alexander Fagot, 24 Sep 2025 18:35

iPhone 17 Pro Max (left) and Galaxy S25 Ultra (right) after a 1-meter drop test. (Image source: PhoneBuff on YouTube, screenshot)

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra drop test puts Samsung’s titanium flagship against Apple’s aluminum unibody

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has been put through a drop test against the Galaxy S25 Ultra showing the compromises made from going back to aluminum for the Apple offering. The back glass panel, however, seems to stay strong thanks to the...

Vineet Washington, 24 Sep 2025 18:15

iPhone 17 Pro's corners damaged inside a pelican case. (Image source: u/holden_downunder98 on Reddit)

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max reportedly picking up dents and scuffs even in cases

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are facing fresh durability complaints just days after launch. While the devices were already criticized for scratching easily, multiple users now report visible scuffs and impact damage even when usi...

Elvis Shida, 24 Sep 2025 12:57

iPhone 17 Pro tear down (Image Source: iFixit)

Scratchgate hits the iPhone 17 Pro as iFixit confirms aluminum finish is prone to damage

The iPhone 17 Pro is already facing a controversy known as Scratchgate, with iFixit confirming that its anodized aluminum finish chips easily around the sharp edges of the camera bump. Microscopic tests showed the coating flaking ...

Antony Muchiri, 24 Sep 2025 10:15

The display of the iPhone 17 Pro (pictured) shattered on the first drop attempt, though it kept functioning normally after that. (Image source: Allstate Protection Plans/YouTube)

iPhone Air and 17 Pro shatter in new drop test, despite strong bend resistance

While Apple’s new iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro resisted bending in Allstate Protection Plans' Breakability Test, they both shattered in face-down drops - which means costly repairs are still a key concern for buyers.

Anubhav Sharma, 23 Sep 2025 18:38

Cosmic Orange is the new signature color for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro phones this generation. (Image source: Apple on YouTube, edited)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a hidden upgrade that most people seem to have missed

The new Apple iPhone 17 smartphones are big upgrades over the iPhone 16 series. This is especially true for the Pro models. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max bring new designs, better screens, new cameras, and much...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Sep 2025 12:14

iOS 26 won’t let you downgrade, as Apple stops signing iOS 18.6.2

Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.6.2, preventing users from rolling back after upgrading to iOS 26. The latest version, released on September 15, 2025, is available for iPhone 11 through iPhone 17 series.

Elvis Shida, 23 Sep 2025 10:54

Durability tester Zack Nelson says "Scratchgate" on iPhone 17 Pro is real and is exclusively Apple's fault. (Image source: JerryRigEverything)

iPhone 17 Pro (Max) durability test: Scratchgate is Apple's fault

JerryRigEverything takes aim at Apple: According to the durability tester, anyone who buys an iPhone 17 Pro will pay the price for Apple’s design decision to ignore international standards, making scratches inevitable around the n...

Alexander Fagot, 22 Sep 2025 12:52

The A19 Pro outperforms the A19, which in turn outperforms the A18 Pro. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple A19 vs A19 Pro: CPU and GPU benchmarks reveal performance gap between Apple's latest chipsets

Hands-on benchmarks of Apple's two new chipsets, the A19 and A19 Pro, are now widely available. The A19 finds use exclusively on the standard iPhone 17, and has now been compared to the A19 Pro on the iPhone 17 Pro Max in a slew o...

Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2025 15:21

The Apple iPhone Air. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air outperforms the Galaxy S25 Edge in battery drain tests despite capacity disadvantage

Apple's new iPhone Air is equipped with a laughably small battery in a world where even compact phones sport 5,000 mAh batteries. In spite of that, the iPhone Air manages to offer solid battery life in hands-on tests—better than t...

Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2025 15:16

The stock response from AliExpress when the wrong item is delivered (Image Source: ChatGPT)

When 50% of purchases are broken or wrong, it's time I stopped buying from AliExpress

CheckMag AliExpress has a selection of spare parts that in some cases, can't be found anywhere else. But with return policies that are largely for show, and 50% of items being broken or mis-sold, enough is enough.

David Devey, 20 Sep 2025 17:34

The battery life of the iPhone Air can be extended with an official MagSafe power bank (Image source: Apple, edited)

Apple iPhone Air: Teardown shows Apple's expensive MagSafe power bank in detail

The ultrathin Apple iPhone Air has only a tiny 3,149mAh battery. In order to improve its battery life, Apple is offering a very expensive power bank that is thicker than the iPhone Air itself and houses a surprising battery, as iF...

Hannes Brecher, 20 Sep 2025 00:56

iPhone Air: Apple's thinnest phone ever doesn't seem so thin compared to the iPhone 6, but it's likely much more robust. (Image source: Reddit)

Apple iPhone Air seems virtually indestructible: Viral TikTok video dares to do more than JerryRigEverything

The entire (Apple) world is waiting for one man: When will Zack Nelson finally publish the official iPhone Air durability test and dispel all fears of a Bendgate revival for the thinnest iPhone ever? In the meantime, however, a fe...

Alexander Fagot, 19 Sep 2025 19:34

iPhone Air Space Black display unit with scratches around the MagSafe area. (Image source: Consomac)

iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air are prone to scratches, especially the dark colors

The iPhone 17 Pro and Air come in a combination of light and dark colors. It has been observed that the darker shades are susceptible to scratches as display units in China, France, and London showed visible scuffs after a few hou...

Vineet Washington, 19 Sep 2025 17:55

The average worker in India needs 160 days of labour to afford an Apple iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Igor Omilaev)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro costs 3 to 160 workdays: iPhone Affordability Index reveals global divide

In the US and much of Europe, the average worker only needs a few days of work to afford an iPhone 17 Pro, whilst Apple’s latest flagship can cost several months of salary in other regions – a global divide highlighted by the iPho...

Hannes Brecher, 19 Sep 2025 08:28

The A19 Pro offers a big jump in GPU performance. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple A19 Pro hands-on GPU benchmarks show 40% upgrade versus A18 Pro but the Snapdragon 8 Elite is hardly inferior

Apple's new A19 Pro has been put through a series of GPU benchmark tests. The chipset on the iPhone 17 Pro Max constantly outperforms the A18 Pro on the iPhone 16 Pro Max by about 40%, but fails to flat-out dominate the Snapdragon...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2025 07:29

Side-by-side image of the green iPhone 17 with dual cameras and the orange iPhone 17 Pro with triple cameras. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro shows lower stability than iPhone 17 in GPU ray tracing stress test

Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro with the A19 Pro chip deliver impressive GPU performance in benchmarks, but stability results from the 3DMark Solar Bay Extreme stress test tell a different story.

Anmol Dubey, 17 Sep 2025 20:42

The "iQoo 15" hands-on. (Image source: Geek Village Chief via Weibo)

iQoo 15: New video purports to solve colorful conundrum for upcoming Android flagship

The iQoo 15 is rumored to come with one of the most unique rear panels in the flagship Android smartphone world on its debut later in 2025. A new leak suggests that it might indeed take one of the most unusual approaches to high-e...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2025 19:38

Apple iPhone Air is only 5.6 mm thick. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air battery life testing shows surprisingly good runtimes despite small 3,149 mAh cell capacity

Dave2D has tested the new Apple iPhone Air, and the battery life testing results are pretty interesting. The phone packs a rather small 3,149 mAh battery, which is considerably smaller than both the regular Apple iPhone 17 and the...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Sep 2025 19:11

Apple's new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 series may not charge faster with older third-party power bricks

The iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Pro Max have just launched alongside a series-first upgrade rated to allow them to charge by 50% in as little as 20 minutes. A review of this technology suggests that it is enabled by a specific version o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2025 18:50

The A17 Frosted Case. (Image source: Aulumu)

Aulumu A17 series purports to confer real-time overheating alerts on iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max

Aulumu aims to make the latest Pro iPhones look even more high-tech with its new A17 series of cases. Their cyberpunk rear camera covers integrate a "CPU temperature monitor" rated to change color in response to how hot the 17 Pro...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2025 17:05

The iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Apple - edited)

iPhone 18 Pro leak suggests unchanged design language while standard iPhone 18 may be postponed

A new leak suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro models will largely retain the design language of their predecessors, including display sizes and camera layout. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18 may see a delayed launch, potentially ar...

Huzefa Baloch, 17 Sep 2025 05:37

Banner for Nintendo Direct and Apple Event (Image source: Nintendo of America, Apple with edits)

Nintendo Direct Switch 2 game showcase earns higher viewership than Apple iPhone 17 reveal

The healthy gaming and smartphone industries are led by powerhouses like Nintendo and Apple. However, the recent jam-packed Nintendo Direct saw higher live viewership than the iPhone 17 event. Ending weeks of speculation, the Japa...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Sep 2025 22:19

Xiaomi 17 Pro tipped to be ~45% cheaper than iPhone 17 Pro of the same storage

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is projected to be the biggest challenger to its iPhone 17 Pro namesake to launch in September 2025 in terms of design, performance and general flagship smartphone quality. Despite that, the former is also believ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2025 21:28

Some iPhone 17 Pro Max repairs cost up to $799 (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17, iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro (Max): This is how much repairs and battery replacements cost

Apple charges up to $799 for repairs of the iPhone 17 series. The manufacturer has now confirmed how much customers will have to pay to replace a defective display, a cracked back glass or a worn-out battery on the iPhone 17 (Pro)...

Hannes Brecher, 15 Sep 2025 21:24

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the most popular model in the new iPhone 17 series. (Image source: Apple)

Kuo: iPhone 17 series demand surpasses iPhone 16, iPhone 17 Pro Max leads preorders

The recently launched iPhone 17 series is proving more popular than the iPhone 16, according to early preorder data and delivery lead times cited by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The iPhone 17 Pro Max leads demand, while the new iPhone Ai...

Elvis Shida, 15 Sep 2025 14:16

Following the launch of the iPhone 17, Bloomberg's Apple analyst Mark Gurman names 10 new Apple products that we can expect to see in the coming months. (Image source: Elise Bouet)

Bloomberg: Ten new Apple products we can expect between now and early 2026

Apple is far from finished with its plans for 2025, and early 2026 will also be exciting and packed with more new Apple products coming our way over the next six to seven months. According to Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, these w...

Alexander Fagot, 14 Sep 2025 19:42

According to a leaker, the iPhone 18 series with not have an under-screen FaceID and camera. (Image source: Omar Al-Ghosson via Unsplash)

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro tipped to bring a smaller Dynamic Island, no under-display Face ID

According to a new rumor, Apple is expected to shrink the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro. However, the lineup may still miss out on the long-rumored under-display Face ID, meaning the pill-shaped cutout will rem...

Elvis Shida, 14 Sep 2025 13:48

iPhone Air checks full gamut of portrait photography boxes in preliminary camera review

The most glaring difference between the new iPhone Air and the 17 series alongside which it has debuted (apart from its thickness) is the fact that the former has just one rear camera. That will not hinder its ability to produce p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2025 18:22

The 2025 Air is Apple's thinnest iPhone ever. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air battery life deemed 'incredible' thanks to missing SIM card slot

The iPhone Air is the thinnest handset that Apple has ever made, and buyers may have second thoughts about its battery life for a good reason. Apple, however, has found a novel way to increase the iPhone Air battery life.

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Sep 2025 17:14

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro offers interesting camera upgrades, but Apple is cutting corners in some areas. (Image source: Apple)

Apple's misleading iPhone 17 Pro camera marketing distracts customers from the real weaknesses

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has received two significant camera upgrades - a 48 MP telephoto camera with a larger sensor and an 18 MP selfie camera with a square sensor. However, Apple has failed to address a major weakness of the pre...

Hannes Brecher, 11 Sep 2025 21:19

Pitaka's latest iPhone cases. (Image source: Pitaka)

Pitaka unveils collection of stylish aramid-reinforced cases for iPhone 17 series

Apple's latest first-party cases are touted to have a woven effect; however, Pitaka could be said to have been doing that first with products such as its aramid fiber-imbued ProGuard cases. The new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max access...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2025 21:12