The orange iPhone stole the show
Episode
98 min
Read time
2 min
Topics
Product & Tech Trends
AI-Generated Summary
What It Covers
Apple launches iPhone 17 series including ultra-thin iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3 with heart rate sensors, Apple Watch updates with improved battery life, and new orange color options across product lines.
Notable Moment
David Pierce describes involuntarily exclaiming profanity when first handling the impossibly thin iPad Pro at a previous Apple event, comparing the shocking thinness experience to what users feel with the iPhone Air.
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Gear
by Apple
“Apple Watch Battery Improvements: Series 11 extends battery life to 24 hours from previous 18-hour estimates, SE 3 adds always-on display and faster charging, Ultra 3 includes satellite SOS communication.”
by Apple
“Apple launches iPhone 17 series including ultra-thin iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3 with heart rate sensors, Apple Watch updates with improved battery life, and new orange color options across product lines.”
by Apple
“Apple Watch Battery Improvements: Series 11 extends battery life to 24 hours from previous 18-hour estimates, SE 3 adds always-on display and faster charging, Ultra 3 includes satellite SOS communication.”
by Apple
“Apple launches iPhone 17 series including ultra-thin iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3 with heart rate sensors, Apple Watch updates with improved battery life, and new orange color options across product lines.”
by Apple
“Apple Watch Battery Improvements: Series 11 extends battery life to 24 hours from previous 18-hour estimates, SE 3 adds always-on display and faster charging, Ultra 3 includes satellite SOS communication.”
Products
by Apple
“Product Accessories Focus: Tech-woven cases replace failed FineWoven line, crossbody straps for phones, MagSafe battery pack exclusive to iPhone Air, emphasis on lifestyle accessories alongside core device launches.”
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