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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

iQoo 15 backed to rival iPhone 17 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with class-leading display

iQoo's next flagship smartphone is projected to have the best display of its class on its allegedly impending launch. Its screen is now believed to be as good as that of the brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max - so good in fact that Samsu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Sep 2025 17:34

Poco highlights that it had phones with stretched camera bars on the back before Apple launched the iPhone 17 Pro phones. Pictured: the back of F6 Pro. (Image source: Poco)

After Google, Poco takes a swipe at Apple's iPhone 17 Pro camera island redesign

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro models come with a new camera island design, featuring a bar stretching across the phones' top back. Seeing the redesign, Poco poked fun at Apple, noting that it's nothing new for the company's phones.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Sep 2025 12:30

Apple recently unveiled the iPhone Air, the thinnest iPhone ever. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone Air vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

Apple CEO Tim Cook successfully unveiled the thinnest iPhone ever on Tuesday, called the Apple iPhone Air. But Samsung was quicker off the mark, and a comparison is definitely in order.

Matthias Zellmer, 11 Sep 2025 12:24

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro features three 48 MP "Fusion" cameras on the back. (Image source: Apple on YouTube)

New iPhone 17 Pro telephoto camera to put Galaxy S25 Ultra to shame with reportedly 44% more light intake

The Galaxy S26 Ultra could have its hands full with the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max next year, as Apple has made some pretty big changes to the cameras. The new 48 MP Fusion Telephoto camera, for instance, reportedly lets in cons...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Sep 2025 12:07

The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro can charge 50% battery in 20 minutes using the new 40W power adapter. (Image source: Apple)

Apple boosts iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro charging speeds, now reaching 50% battery in 20 minutes

The new iPhone 17 series introduces faster wired charging, with all models except the iPhone Air able to reach 50% in about 20 minutes when paired with the new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter. Wireless charging remains capped at 25W, bu...

Elvis Shida, 11 Sep 2025 10:23

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 48MP telephoto camera with a 56% larger sensor (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: First sample photos reveal camera weaknesses, especially at 40x zoom

First sample pictures have been taken with the ultrawide, main cameras and new 48MP telephoto camera of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. The latter has a 56% larger sensor and features up to 40x hybrid zoom.

Hannes Brecher, 11 Sep 2025 01:11

The iPhone 17 Pro in a new ESR case. (Image source: ESR)

ESR presents Cyber Tough new cases for the iPhone 17 series

ESR asserts that the latest additions to its case portfolio are the best way to keep the user's new iPhone 17-series handset in mint condition, while potentially improving on its MagSafe performance to boot. The accessories includ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Sep 2025 21:09

The new Spigen Ultra Hybrid T clear case is available in Glossy Orange, Clear White, and Matte Blue to match the iPhone 17 Pro (Max) colors. (Image source: Spigen)

Spigen rolls out iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro cases, including new color-matched clear options

Spigen has released its iPhone 17 series case collection. Unlike Apple’s own options, the new Spigen cases are designed to cover the updated camera bar for added protection and include clear models designed to match the iPhone 17 ...

Elvis Shida, 10 Sep 2025 20:21

Leaked benchmark suggests Apple A19 Pro GPU rivals this M series chip in performance

A leaked Geekbench 6 Metal benchmark suggests Apple’s new A19 Pro GPU delivers a huge leap in graphics performance. The results place it close to one of the recent M series chips, marking a major improvement over last year’s A18 P...

Anmol Dubey, 10 Sep 2025 13:02

PWM can be deactivated on the iPhone 17 Pro (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro without OLED flickering: PWM can be turned off

The display of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro flickered at a frequency of 239Hz to reduce screen brightness via PWM. This can lead to eye strain and headaches for sensitive users. The iPhone 17 Pro now offers an option to completely deac...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Sep 2025 12:01

The iPhone 17 Pro. (Image Source: Apple)

Early Apple A19 and A19 Pro CPU benchmarks showcase underwhelming performance improvements

Less than 24 hours after Apple took the wraps off its new iPhone 17 series quartet, all four phones appear to have made trips to Geekbench, recording CPU scores that indicate the absence of a big jump in performance from last year...

Ricci Rox, 10 Sep 2025 11:13

Most models in the iPhone 17 series have larger batteries. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms battery capacities of iPhone 17, iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro (Max)

Apple has confirmed the final battery capacity of the entire iPhone 17 series. As it turns out, the batteries are somewhat mixed, ranging from a model with a battery that is about a third smaller to another with a battery that is ...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Sep 2025 10:03

Apple itself offers a wide selection of protective cases for the iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhone 17 Pro (Max): Apple unveils six cases and magnetically adjustable crossbody strap

Along with the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple has unveiled a surprisingly wide range of accessories for the new flagships, ranging from a crossbody strap to six different protective cases, some of which are sold with B...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Sep 2025 10:00

Close-up of the Apple iPhone Air rear camera module in white finish (Image source: Apple)

iPhone Air is cool, but I wanted an iPhone 17 Plus

CheckMag Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup brings major upgrades across the board, from ProMotion on the base model to a brand-new iPhone Air. But with the Plus variant missing this year, I’m forced into a choice I never asked for.

Anmol Dubey, 10 Sep 2025 09:20

The Vivo X300 series appears to have sleeker camera bumps than the iPhone 17 Pro. Pictured: a comparison photo of X300 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro. (Image source: Han Boxiao)

Vivo compares iPhone 17 Pro camera bump with sleeker designs of X300 and X300 Pro

The just-launched iPhone 17 Pro models come with a notable camera upgrade. Vivo highlights that even though its upcoming series has larger sensors, the camera bump on X300 and X300 Pro still undercuts Apple's flagships.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Sep 2025 08:33

iOS 26 release date now official

Apple has officially announced the release date of iOS 26, the next version of the company's mobile operating system. Apple users can install the official public launch of Liquid Glass, improved Apple Intelligence, and other new f...

Sam Medley, 09 Sep 2025 23:17

The new iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Pack offers up to 65% additional charge to the iPhone Air. (Image source: Apple)

Apple brings back the MagSafe Battery Pack with the iPhone Air

Apple has introduced the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery. Unlike the discontinued MagSafe Battery Pack, the new model is designed exclusively for the iPhone Air and is said to deliver up to 65% additional charge. It also supports up to...

Elvis Shida, 09 Sep 2025 21:59

The iPhone Air will be available in four colors (Image source: Apple)

iPhone Air arrives with A19 Pro chip, $999 price tag, 256 GB base storage, titanium frame, and a 48-MP main camera

Apple has announced the iPhone Air alongside the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. Apple's first device with the “Air” moniker has officially arrived as the iPhone Air, not as the iPhone 17 Air. It is coming with 256 GB base storage an...

Chibuike Okpara, 09 Sep 2025 20:37

The "Honor Magic8" up against an "iPhone 17". (Image source: Factory Manager is Guan via Weibo)

Honor Magic8 sports series-first "AI button" in new leak

Honor's upcoming crop of new smartphones are now believed to be the brand's first to sport a button for something besides power or volume. The added physical control will help the Magic8 and its siblings to keep up with the new iP...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2025 20:23

The Apple iPhone 17 has been officially announced (image source: Apple)

iPhone 17 arrives with much-needed storage and display upgrades

The base Apple iPhone 17 is finally here with the same starting price as its last-gen counterpart. It includes notable upgrades, such as a 120 Hz ProMotion screen and 256 GB of storage on the base variant.

Anil Ganti, 09 Sep 2025 20:14

The first ever active rear-facing display iPhone? (Image source: Evan Blass via X)

iPhone 17: Last-minute concept renders turn new camera humps into active displays

Apple is thought to have elaborated on the typical iPhone camera hump design for the first time in years with the imminent 17 series. Now, in what might be one of the last comments on the smartphones' design courtesy of a famous l...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2025 14:52

Unofficial renders show that the Galaxy S26 Pro (right) has thicker bezels than the Xiaomi 16 Pro (left). (Image source: UniverseIce on X, edited)

Galaxy S26 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro: "Little progress" in Galaxy S26 Pro bezels showcased in renders

Leaker UniverseIce has leaked the state of the Galaxy S26 Pro's bezels. Calling the situation "little progress", the leaker shows, by way of renders, that the Xiaomi 16 Pro has much thinner bezels than the Galaxy S26 Pro and the G...

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Sep 2025 13:28

Apple is rumored to launch an unusual crossbody strap for the iPhone 17 (Image source: SonnyDickson)

Apple iPhone 17: Pictures show Apple's brand-new crossbody strap in detail

The Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro are set to be officially unveiled on Tuesday. Photos from a reliable source now show what is likely one of the more unusual accessories that Apple is expected to introduce along...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Sep 2025 13:01

Moment is offering interesting accessories before the launch of the iPhone 17. (Image source: Moment)

Apple iPhone 17 (Pro) to get exciting camera accessories before launch, including variable ND filter

The Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro have not even been officially introduced yet, but Moment is already offering a range of exciting accessories, including a variable ND filter, a shoulder strap adapter and an adapter for conven...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Sep 2025 11:31

The eSIM versions of the iPhone 17 will have bigger batteries than those with a nano SIM slot (Image source: TheAppleHub)

Apple iPhone 17: Final battery capacities hint at advantage for eSIM variants

With the exception of the iPhone 17 Air, all iPhone 17 models will apparently offer larger batteries than their predecessors. iPhones without a SIM card slot, which are also expected to launch in Europe for the first time ever, wi...

Alexander Fagot, 08 Sep 2025 11:28

The iPhone "17 Air". (Image source: zellzoi)

iPhone 17 Air weight and depth advantages over Samsung rival allegedly confirmed

The iPhone 17 Air will indeed debut as a thinner smartphone than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, according to a new leak. The rumored new kind of Apple flagship could also be lighter - although its Android nemesis might actually take...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Sep 2025 18:29

The "iPhone 17 Air" in the wild. (Image source: Sonny Dickson)

iPhone 17 Air: SanDisk, Kioxia supposedly added to list of internal storage suppliers

Apple's mobile division has reportedly expanded the number of flash module suppliers it retains to four. Accordingly, the supposedly upcoming ultra-slim new iPhone has a chance of debuting with internal storage provided by either ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Sep 2025 17:29

Apple iPhone 17 Pro in leaked colour options: white, orange, navy blue, and black (Image source: Unofficial artwork by an artist unbeknownst to us)

iPhone 17 series leak: 8x zoom cameras, 8K recording, vapor chamber cooling, A19 Pro chip, bigger batteries, and new colours

A leaked South Korean carrier document outlines major changes for the iPhone 17 lineup, from triple 48 MP cameras with an 8x telephoto lens on the Pro models to new cooling and larger batteries. Shared by a user on X, the leak has...

Anmol Dubey, 06 Sep 2025 20:08

The upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Air is widely rumored to be just 5.5 mm thin. (Image source: zellzoi, edited)

Tiny battery, single camera: All that we expect from the upcoming Apple iPhone 17 Air ultra-slim smartphone

Leak Lounge The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is arguably the most interesting smartphone of 2025 - in both good and not-so-good ways. Whether or not the ultra-slim flagship from Apple will be positively received remains to be seen, as the Cupertino...

Sambit Saha, 06 Sep 2025 19:51

Apple also advertises the saving of people via SOS features. (Symbolic image, no use of a satellite connection, image source: Apple)

Lifesaver or paywall disaster? Why the Apple Watch Ultra 3 could make Garmin look old in regard to satellite communication

Apple's Watch Ultra 3 may deal a significant blow to Garmin and its Fenix 8 Pro, particularly from a marketing perspective. For customers, the choice of manufacturer could not only have financial implications but also an impact ...

Silvio Werner, 06 Sep 2025 13:59

Apple will unveil the successors to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and iPhone 16 Pro in a few days. (Image source: Apple)

Apple launch event on September 9: What products are expected alongside the iPhone 17 Pro

Apple is expected to unveil at least eight new products in just a few days. Bloomberg reveals some new details about the iPhone 17 series and the Apple Watch Series 11 in a preview, and summarizes what announcements to expect at A...

Hannes Brecher, 05 Sep 2025 21:54

Adobe Premiere for phones comes with an optimized touch interface for video editing. (Image source: Adobe)

Free Adobe Premiere video editing app debuts on phones

Adobe has reimagined its Premiere video editing app to run on phones and tablets, with a touch-optimized user interface designed for ease of use by social media creators. Users can also use AI to generate sound and videos, and add...

David Chien, 04 Sep 2025 20:51