September 10, 2025 • 17 mins
Apple's latest product event reveals a clear vision for the future of personal technology—devices that are not just thinner and more powerful, but actively working to improve our health, fitness, and communication.
The star announcement is undoubtedly the iPhone Air, a marvel of engineering at just 5.6mm thick. Despite its ultralight 165-gram titanium frame, it doesn't compromise on durability thanks to Ceramic Shield 2 protection that's significantly more resistant to scratches and cracks. What's most impressive is how Apple balanced extreme thinness with battery performance—delivering up to 27 hours of video playback from its high-density battery technology. With its 48MP camera and A19 Pro chip, the Air redefines what we thought possible in smartphone design.
Across the entire lineup, battery life takes a massive leap forward. The iPhone 17 Pro Max offers an astounding 39 hours of video playback, while even the standard iPhone 17 (which finally receives the 120Hz ProMotion display) delivers 30 hours. The Pro models introduce a vapor chamber cooling system to maintain peak performance during intensive tasks, while all three rear cameras now feature 48MP sensors with impressive zoom capabilities.
Perhaps most transformative are the health and communication features embedded throughout the ecosystem. The Apple Watch Series 11 can passively detect hypertension patterns, potentially alerting millions to unknown health conditions. The Ultra 3 adds satellite connectivity for emergency communication in remote areas, while AirPods Pro 3 now include heart rate sensors for workout tracking without a watch and revolutionary live translation features for real-time conversation in multiple languages.
Looking at these announcements together reveals Apple's direction—creating devices that seamlessly integrate into our lives while proactively supporting our wellbeing through health monitoring, fitness guidance, and breaking down communication barriers. The question now becomes: what essential smart feature will we soon wonder how we ever lived without?
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the Deep Dive.
I'm genuinely excited.
Today we're taking a fresh lookat Apple's latest announcements
.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Yeah, from that odd dropping event there's quite a
bit of new stuff.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
There really is.
So we've gathered what we thinkis the essential info on the
new iPhones, the Apple Watchesand the AirPods Pro 3.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Right, lots of anticipation around those.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
Totally.
Our mission today is basicallyto cut through all the marketing
buzz, you know, pull out themost important bits.
Maybe some surprising facts?
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Yeah, explain what actually matters, whether you're
a huge Apple fan or just kindof curious.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Exactly so.
Okay, let's dive right in, thestar of the show for many, the
new iPhone 17 lineup, and wekind of have to start with the
iPhone Air.
Well, it's the thinnest iPhoneever.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
Yeah, that's the headline grabber.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
It really is.
I mean just 5.6 millimetersthick.
That's tiny.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
Super thin and light too, right Like 165 grams.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
Exactly 165 grams, which makes it 34% lighter than
the 17 Pro Max.
That's a noticeable differencein the hand I bet.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
But despite being so light they're saying it feels
premium, it's got a titaniumframe and Apple's promise will
not bend.
Speaker 2 (01:11):
Uh-huh.
That's a direct response topast concerns.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
clearly, Seems like it, and you still get a big,
beautiful, 6.5-inch promotiondisplay.
So super smooth visuals.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Yeah, and you know what's really interesting?
There is the durability focus,even with that thinness.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Right.
How do they manage that?
Speaker 2 (01:29):
Well, they're using Ceramic Shield 2, front and back
.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
Okay, ceramic Shield 2.
What does that actually mean?
Speaker 2 (01:35):
It means it's significantly tougher.
Apple's claiming three timesbetter scratch resistance.
Speaker 1 (01:40):
Three times what.
Speaker 2 (01:42):
Four times better crack resistance than before.
So you know it's not just aboutlooking sleek, it's engineered
to last, even being that thin.
That's quite a balance tostrike.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
That really is.
It makes you feel a bit moreconfident carrying it, I guess.
Speaker 2 (01:54):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
Okay, what about the cameras on the air?
Speaker 2 (01:56):
So it's a single lens system on the back, but it's a
48 megapixel sensor 48 on theair.
Yeah, and it includes their 2xfusion zoom, so you still get
some telephoto capabilitydigitally enhanced.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
Gotcha and the front camera.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
That's all new too An 18 megapixel sensor, and it
gets center stage.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Oh, center stage is great for video calls.
Keeps you framed up.
Speaker 2 (02:17):
Perfect for group stuff.
Yeah, and powering all this,the new A19 Pro chip.
A19 Pro chip, a19 Pro even inthe air, even in the air Plus.
There's a new N1 chip for Wi-Fiand Bluetooth.
It's supposed to be much faster.
And a new C1X modem forcellular.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
Okay, so packed with new silicon.
But the big question with aphone this thin battery life.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Always the worry right, there were rumors it
might struggle, but Apple'squoting some impressive numbers
Up to 27 hours of video playback27?
Speaker 1 (02:48):
Seriously.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
And 22 hours of streaming video.
They're saying it's comparableto the iPhone 16 Pro.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
How In a 5.6 millimeter body.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
High density battery technology.
They managed to fit in a 3,149milliamp hour battery, clearly a
trade-off, making the batterydenser rather than bigger, but
it seems like they pulled it off.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
Okay, that's reassuring.
Is there like an externalbattery option?
Speaker 2 (03:10):
There is An exclusive MagSafe battery pack, just for
the air.
It's an extra 99 bucks Right.
And iOS 26 has this newadaptive power mode feature.
That should help stretch it outtoo.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
Good to know and pricing.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Starts at 999 for 256 gigs of storage, pre-orders
this friday, september 12th, andit launches the following
friday, the 19th.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Okay, 9.99 for the entry got it.
Let's shift gears then to thepowerhouse models the iphone 17
pro and pro max right the toptier these have a new aluminum
unibody design, still aiming forlightness, but also better heat
dissipation, they say.
Speaker 2 (03:47):
Yeah, and that's linked to a key internal change.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
What's that?
Speaker 2 (03:50):
They've put in a vapor chamber cooling system
Apparently uses quote a littlebit of water embedded inside.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
A vapor chamber Like in gaming laptops.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
Kind of yeah, it's designed specifically to keep
that new A19 Pro chip runningcooler for longer, so better
sustained performance,especially for demanding stuff
like gaming or 4K video editing.
It tackles that throttlingissue you sometimes get when
phones heat up.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
That sounds like a genuinely useful Pro feature.
And these also get the ceramicshield too.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
Front and back, just like the Air seems to be the new
standard.
Speaker 1 (04:21):
Okay, now the cameras on the Pro.
That bump looks pretty distinct.
Speaker 2 (04:26):
It houses three lenses, all 48 megapixels, this
time Wide, ultra-wide andtelephoto.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
All 48,.
Wow.
And the telephoto?
What's the zoom situation?
Speaker 2 (04:36):
This is a big deal.
You get both 4x and 8x opticalzoom options.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Eight times optical.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Eight times optical, which Apple says is equivalent
to a 200 millimeter lens, andthen it goes up to 40X digital
zoom total.
That's serious reach.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
That really is impressive, like having a proper
zoom lens in your pocket andbrighter displays too.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Yep.
Brighter displays on both Promodels, better for outdoor use.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
And battery life.
We saw the air was good.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
Even better here the Pro Max apparently has the
longest battery life.
We saw.
The Air was good.
Even better here the Pro Maxapparently has the longest
battery life ever in an iPhoneUp to 39 hours of video playback
39 hours, good grief.
The regular Pro gets up to 33hours, so significant gains.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Definitely Seems like battery was a major focus
across the board.
Speaker 2 (05:17):
It really does.
And alongside the hardwarethere's the new N1 chip for
connectivity, same as the Air,and new accessories.
They mention tech-woven cases.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Uh-oh, let's hope they're better than fine-woven.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
Huh, we can hope, and also some cross-body straps
which could be useful.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Yeah, practical.
What about colors for the Promodels?
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Some interesting Pro colors.
A really vibrant orange Orangeokay.
A dark blue and a two-tonesilver Looks quite striking.
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Nice.
Okay, let's not forget thestandard iPhone 17.
Sometimes gets overlooked, butsounds like it has some key
upgrades this year.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
It really does.
First off, a slightly largerdisplay 6.3 inches now, and the
bezels are slimmer.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
Oh good, and the big one.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Promotion Finally.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
Yes, 120 hertz on the standard iPhone.
The 60 hertz jokes are over.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Finally over.
That's a huge upgrade for thefeel of using the phone day to
day.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
Absolutely.
What else does it get?
Speaker 2 (06:12):
It gets a faster A19 chip, not the pro variant, just
the A19, but still an upgrade.
And that same 18 megapixelfront camera is the Air.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
Okay, solid specs and battery.
Speaker 2 (06:22):
Significantly longer here too, up to 30 hours of
video playback 30 hours on thestandard.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
That's a big jump from the 16, right.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Huge jump.
Apple's quoting eight hourslonger for video playback, nine
hours longer for streaming,compared to the iPhone 16.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Wow.
So just to recap, batterymassive improvements everywhere.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Pretty much across the entire lineup.
I mean, obviously Apple's up tonumbers are lab conditions.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Sure real world varies.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
But the percentage increases are real.
You will notice a difference inhow long your phone lasts, and
they all support fast charging50% in 30 minutes.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Good, good, okay, let's move from the pocket to
the wrist Apple Watches.
This is where things get reallyinteresting for health and
fitness fans.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
Definitely A lot happening here.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
Starting with the Apple Watch Series 11,.
What's the headline feature?
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Hypertension detection.
This is potentially massive.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
Hypertension, so high blood pressure.
How does it work?
Speaker 2 (07:16):
The watch will passively monitor signals over
time using the optical heartsensor If it detects patterns
consistent with high bloodpressure, it'll notify you.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
Wow, passively in the background.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
Yeah, Over 30-day analysis periods.
Apple thinks this could alertover a million people to unknown
hypertension in the first yearalone.
Obviously pending FDA and otherregulator approvals.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
That's genuinely groundbreaking for a consumer
device a real public healthpotential there.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
It really is.
It's moving beyond justtracking into proactive health
alerts for serious conditions.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Incredible.
What else is new on the Series11?
Speaker 2 (07:51):
There's a new sleep score feature.
Gives you a single number foryour sleep quality.
Speaker 1 (07:56):
Based on what?
Speaker 2 (07:57):
Duration, consistency , wake-ups time at different
sleep stages, Basically tryingto make it easier to understand
and improve your sleep.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
Useful.
I always struggle to interpretall the sleep charts.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Exactly.
Connectivity's improved too 5Gon cellular models now.
Speaker 1 (08:10):
Faster data.
Speaker 2 (08:12):
And a redesigned cellular antenna for better
signal strength, especially inweak areas.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
Okay, and battery life always key for the watch.
Speaker 2 (08:19):
Boosted to 24 hours of typical use, up from 18.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
Oh, that's a welcome jump.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
And fast charging gets you eight hours of use from
just 15 minutes on the charger,plus the front crystal.
The INX glass is supposedly 2Xmore scratch resistant.
Speaker 1 (08:32):
Good improvements all around Price.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
Still starts at $399.
Pre-orders today.
Launches, september 19th.
Comes in 42mm and 36mm Wi-Fi orcellular.
New aluminum and polishedtitanium finishes.
Speaker 1 (08:45):
Okay, solid update for the main watch no, the Apple
Watch Ultra 3.
The beast.
Speaker 2 (08:51):
The Venturer's watch, yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:52):
What's new here?
It looks like the display gotan upgrade.
Speaker 2 (08:54):
Yep, the largest display ever on an Apple Watch.
The borders are 24% thinner.
And a cool detail the always-onmode now has a one-second
refresh rate.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Meaning.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
You can actually see the second's hand ticking
smoothly without raising yourwrist.
A small thing, but kind of neat.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
Huh, I like that Battery.
Life on the Ultra must be evenbetter.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
Significantly Up to 42 hours in normal use, now 42,
nice.
And 72 hours in low power mode.
That's three full days.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
Wow.
What about for workouts likeGPS tracking?
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Even in low power mode.
You now get 20 hours ofcontinuous GPS tracking with
full heart rate monitoring, andfast charging gives 12 hours of
battery from 15 minutes.
It's built for endurance.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
Clearly.
But the huge new feature forthe Ultra 3 seems to be
satellites.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
Satellite connectivity yes, this is a game
changer for remote areas.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
So you can text emergency services off grid.
Speaker 2 (09:46):
Yep and message contacts share your location all
via satellite, when you have nocell signal or Wi-Fi.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
That is amazing peace of mind for hikers, climbers,
anyone off the beaten path.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Absolutely, and it'll automatically contact emergency
services if it detects a crashor a hard fall.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
When you're out of coverage and unconscious, oh,
how did they manage thesatellite connection in a watch?
Speaker 2 (10:08):
It's a serious technical feat.
They had to redesign the radioand antenna to basically double
the signal strength needed tohit those fast-moving satellites
.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
Is it free?
Speaker 2 (10:17):
The satellite features are free for two years.
Emergency SOS works evenwithout a cellular plan, but the
messaging and location sharingparts require an active cellular
subscription on your watch.
Still, it fundamentally changessafety in the outdoors.
No doubt Any other ultraupgrades yeah some nice software
touches A new Waypoint watchface with live compass
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navigation, night mode.
Redesigned workout app withcustom workouts, autoplay, music
.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
Uh.
Speaker 2 (10:43):
And this workout buddy feature.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
Workout buddy.
What's that?
Speaker 2 (10:46):
It's powered by Apple Intelligence.
It gives you spoken motivationduring your workout based on
your real-time stats like heartrate, pace and also your history
, Kind of like a personalized AIcoach.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Okay, that's interesting AI coaching on your
wrist and it keeps all the usualultra stuff.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Yep super accurate, gps, 100-meter, water resistance
, titanium case.
New bands too, like a trailloop with reflective yarn and
new Hermes bands if that's yourthing Starts at $799.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Got it Okay, one more watch the Apple Watch SE3, the
budget option.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
Well, maybe budget is the wrong word.
Now it's more like the greatvalue option Starts at $249.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
Why great value?
What's?
Speaker 2 (11:25):
new.
It gets the same S10 chipthat's in the Series 11 and the
Ultra 3.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
Really, that's the same process.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
Same processor, so performance is going to be top
notch.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
That is good value.
What else?
Speaker 2 (11:35):
Big one, always on display, comes with the SE line.
Speaker 1 (11:38):
Finally, that was a major missing feature.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Yep Plus double tap and wrist flick gestures for
interaction.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
Nice.
Does it get any of the newhealth stuff?
Speaker 2 (11:47):
It gets the sleep score feature, sleep apnea
notifications based on breathingpatterns, wrist temperature
sensing and the vitals app, andit now supports 5G cellular too.
Comes in 40 and 44 millimeter.
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Wow.
So SE is seriously capable nowAlways on S10 chip advanced
sleep features for $249.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Exactly, it brings a lot of formerly high-end
features down to a much moreaccessible price.
Really broadens the appeal.
Speaker 1 (12:11):
Definitely seems like a strong contender.
Okay, from the wrist let's moveto the ears.
Airpods Pro 3.
Speaker 2 (12:18):
Right, these look like a pretty significant leap.
Speaker 1 (12:20):
Apple's calling it the world's best in-ear active
noise cancellation Big claim.
Speaker 2 (12:25):
Very big claim.
They say it removes up to 2xmore noise than the last gen and
4x more than the originalAirPods Pro.
Speaker 1 (12:32):
Four times how.
Speaker 2 (12:34):
New acoustic architecture.
They call it multiport andnext-gen adaptive EQ.
Apparently it massivelyimproves bass, widens the
soundstage, makes vocals clearer.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Okay, so better sound quality and better ANC.
What about transparency mode?
Speaker 2 (12:49):
That's improved too.
Personalized transparency issupposed to make your own voice
and other people's voices soundmore natural.
When you have it enabled, Lessartificial feeling.
Speaker 1 (12:58):
Good Fit and comfort Always crucial for earbuds.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
They've redesigned them internally to be a bit
smaller and adjusted theexternal shape for more
stability.
Based on get this over 10,000ear scans and 100,000 hours of
user research.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
Wow, that's a lot of ears.
Speaker 2 (13:13):
Tells you how seriously they take fit.
And there are new ear tips Foaminfused.
Speaker 1 (13:17):
Foam like comply tips .
Speaker 2 (13:19):
Sounds like it.
Yeah, and five sizes now,including a new XXS size, so
more people should get a secure,comfy seal.
They're also IP57 rated now IP.
Speaker 1 (13:28):
So more people should get a secure comfy seal.
Speaker 2 (13:29):
They're also IP57 rated, now IP57, so better sweat
and water resistance Yep moredurable for workouts and rainy
days.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Speaking of workouts, this is where it gets wild
Heart rate sensor in AirPods.
Speaker 2 (13:39):
For the first time.
Yes, A custom PPC sensor rightin the earbud Measures blood
flow using light.
Speaker 1 (13:48):
That's incredible.
Speaker 2 (13:48):
so you can track workouts without a watch exactly
track over 50 workout typesjust with the airpods pro 3 and
your iphone in the fitness appthat opens up fitness tracking
to a whole new group of peoplegame changer for some users
definitely and that workoutbuddy ai coach feature we
mentioned for the watch thatworks with the airpods too,
gives you spoken motivationbased on your heart rate from
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the buds.
Speaker 1 (14:10):
AI coaching in your ears, okay.
Speaker 2 (14:11):
Plus.
If you use Apple Fitness plusMail, you'll see your real-time
metrics on screen from theAirPods.
And there are improved hearinghealth features too Hearing
protection alerts, a hearingtest feature and a better
conversation boost for noisyplaces.
Speaker 1 (14:25):
So they're becoming health devices as much as audio
devices.
Speaker 2 (14:28):
Seems like the direction, yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:30):
But maybe the craziest new feature live
translation.
Speaker 2 (14:33):
This sounds potentially transformational
Hands-free, real-timetranslation for in-person
conversations.
Speaker 1 (14:39):
How does it work?
Do both people need them?
Speaker 2 (14:42):
Ideally yes.
If both people are wearingAirPods Pro 3, it's seamless
two-way translation.
If only one person has them,you can use the iPhone
horizontally as a displayshowing the transcription.
Speaker 1 (14:54):
Okay, and the ANC helps.
Speaker 2 (14:55):
Yeah, the idea is the ANC lowers the volume of the
other person's actual voice inyour ear so you can focus on the
translated audio feed.
Speaker 1 (15:03):
That could genuinely change travel and international
communication.
What languages that could?
Speaker 2 (15:08):
genuinely change travel and international
communication.
What languages it's launchingin beta with English, french,
german, portuguese and Spanish?
Speaker 1 (15:13):
Okay, major ones.
Speaker 2 (15:15):
And four more coming by year end Italian, japanese,
korean and Chinese simplified.
Speaker 1 (15:20):
Wow, that's a feature with massive potential.
Speaker 2 (15:25):
Battery life on these .
With all the new sensors, up toeight hours of music playback
with ANC on.
That's a 33% increase.
Speaker 1 (15:30):
Eight hours with ANC that's really good, and 10 hours
if you're using transparencymode.
Nice Anything on sustainability.
Apple usually mentions that.
Speaker 2 (15:37):
They did, made with 40% recycled content overall,
including 100% recycled cobaltin the battery magnet
Manufactured using 40% renewableelectricity and the packaging,
100% fiber-based.
Speaker 1 (15:49):
Good to see Price.
Speaker 2 (15:51):
Starting at $249.
Same as before, I believe.
Pre-orders today available.
Friday, the 19th.
Speaker 1 (15:56):
Okay, $249 for all that tech.
Airpods Pro 3 sound like amajor upgrade.
Speaker 2 (16:01):
Feels like it yeah, A lot more than just audio now.
Speaker 1 (16:04):
So okay, we've covered a lot iPhones, watches,
airpods, Stepping back.
What does this all mean?
What's the big picture for you?
Speaker 2 (16:13):
I mean.
A few things stand out.
Obviously, the push forthinness and lightness with the
iPhone Air, without sacrificingdurability, thanks to that
ceramic shield too.
That's a clear direction.
Speaker 1 (16:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (16:23):
And then across the board.
This deep integration of healthfeatures, hypertension, sleep
score, heart rate and AirPods.
It's becoming core to theexperience.
Speaker 1 (16:31):
Yeah, less of an add-on, more fundamental.
Speaker 2 (16:33):
Exactly and woven through.
That is Apple intelligenceWorkout.
Buddy live translation.
It's starting to feel less likediscrete features and more like
the devices are just becomingsmarter, more proactive
assistants, More seamlesslyintegrated into your life.
Speaker 1 (16:44):
Precisely More seamlessly integrated into your
life.
Speaker 2 (16:46):
Precisely Pushing boundaries on hardware, but also
really focusing on how softwareand AI can make these devices
more personally useful,especially around health,
fitness and communication.
Speaker 1 (16:57):
Well, thanks for joining us on this deep dive.
Lots of new tech to digest.
Speaker 2 (17:00):
Always is with Apple, my pleasure.
Speaker 1 (17:02):
And it leaves you thinking right right,
considering how deeply thesedevices are weaving into our
health, our workouts, how wetalk to each other.
What's the next truly essential, smart future going to be, the
one we won't be able to imagineliving without, and how will
that blend into our lives?
Something to ponder.
Welcome to the Deep Dive.
I'm genuinely excited.
Today we're taking a fresh lookat Apple's latest announcements
.
Speaker 2 (00:06):
Yeah, from that odd dropping event there's quite a
bit of new stuff.
Speaker 1 (00:09):
There really is.
So we've gathered what we thinkis the essential info on the
new iPhones, the Apple Watchesand the AirPods Pro 3.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Right, lots of anticipation around those.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
Totally.
Our mission today is basicallyto cut through all the marketing
buzz, you know, pull out themost important bits.
Maybe some surprising facts?
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Yeah, explain what actually matters, whether you're
a huge Apple fan or just kindof curious.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Exactly so.
Okay, let's dive right in, thestar of the show for many, the
new iPhone 17 lineup, and wekind of have to start with the
iPhone Air.
Well, it's the thinnest iPhoneever.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
Yeah, that's the headline grabber.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
It really is.
I mean just 5.6 millimetersthick.
That's tiny.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
Super thin and light too, right Like 165 grams.
Speaker 1 (00:53):
Exactly 165 grams, which makes it 34% lighter than
the 17 Pro Max.
That's a noticeable differencein the hand I bet.
Speaker 2 (01:01):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
But despite being so light they're saying it feels
premium, it's got a titaniumframe and Apple's promise will
not bend.
Speaker 2 (01:11):
Uh-huh.
That's a direct response topast concerns.
Speaker 1 (01:13):
clearly, Seems like it, and you still get a big,
beautiful, 6.5-inch promotiondisplay.
So super smooth visuals.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Yeah, and you know what's really interesting?
There is the durability focus,even with that thinness.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Right.
How do they manage that?
Speaker 2 (01:29):
Well, they're using Ceramic Shield 2, front and back
.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
Okay, ceramic Shield 2.
What does that actually mean?
Speaker 2 (01:35):
It means it's significantly tougher.
Apple's claiming three timesbetter scratch resistance.
Speaker 1 (01:40):
Three times what.
Speaker 2 (01:42):
Four times better crack resistance than before.
So you know it's not just aboutlooking sleek, it's engineered
to last, even being that thin.
That's quite a balance tostrike.
Speaker 1 (01:51):
That really is.
It makes you feel a bit moreconfident carrying it, I guess.
Speaker 2 (01:54):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:54):
Okay, what about the cameras on the air?
Speaker 2 (01:56):
So it's a single lens system on the back, but it's a
48 megapixel sensor 48 on theair.
Yeah, and it includes their 2xfusion zoom, so you still get
some telephoto capabilitydigitally enhanced.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
Gotcha and the front camera.
Speaker 2 (02:10):
That's all new too An 18 megapixel sensor, and it
gets center stage.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
Oh, center stage is great for video calls.
Keeps you framed up.
Speaker 2 (02:17):
Perfect for group stuff.
Yeah, and powering all this,the new A19 Pro chip.
A19 Pro chip, a19 Pro even inthe air, even in the air Plus.
There's a new N1 chip for Wi-Fiand Bluetooth.
It's supposed to be much faster.
And a new C1X modem forcellular.
Speaker 1 (02:32):
Okay, so packed with new silicon.
But the big question with aphone this thin battery life.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
Always the worry right, there were rumors it
might struggle, but Apple'squoting some impressive numbers
Up to 27 hours of video playback27?
Speaker 1 (02:48):
Seriously.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
And 22 hours of streaming video.
They're saying it's comparableto the iPhone 16 Pro.
Speaker 1 (02:53):
How In a 5.6 millimeter body.
Speaker 2 (02:56):
High density battery technology.
They managed to fit in a 3,149milliamp hour battery, clearly a
trade-off, making the batterydenser rather than bigger, but
it seems like they pulled it off.
Speaker 1 (03:07):
Okay, that's reassuring.
Is there like an externalbattery option?
Speaker 2 (03:10):
There is An exclusive MagSafe battery pack, just for
the air.
It's an extra 99 bucks Right.
And iOS 26 has this newadaptive power mode feature.
That should help stretch it outtoo.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
Good to know and pricing.
Speaker 2 (03:27):
Starts at 999 for 256 gigs of storage, pre-orders
this friday, september 12th, andit launches the following
friday, the 19th.
Speaker 1 (03:31):
Okay, 9.99 for the entry got it.
Let's shift gears then to thepowerhouse models the iphone 17
pro and pro max right the toptier these have a new aluminum
unibody design, still aiming forlightness, but also better heat
dissipation, they say.
Speaker 2 (03:47):
Yeah, and that's linked to a key internal change.
Speaker 1 (03:49):
What's that?
Speaker 2 (03:50):
They've put in a vapor chamber cooling system
Apparently uses quote a littlebit of water embedded inside.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
A vapor chamber Like in gaming laptops.
Speaker 2 (03:59):
Kind of yeah, it's designed specifically to keep
that new A19 Pro chip runningcooler for longer, so better
sustained performance,especially for demanding stuff
like gaming or 4K video editing.
It tackles that throttlingissue you sometimes get when
phones heat up.
Speaker 1 (04:13):
That sounds like a genuinely useful Pro feature.
And these also get the ceramicshield too.
Speaker 2 (04:18):
Front and back, just like the Air seems to be the new
standard.
Speaker 1 (04:21):
Okay, now the cameras on the Pro.
That bump looks pretty distinct.
Speaker 2 (04:26):
It houses three lenses, all 48 megapixels, this
time Wide, ultra-wide andtelephoto.
Speaker 1 (04:32):
All 48,.
Wow.
And the telephoto?
What's the zoom situation?
Speaker 2 (04:36):
This is a big deal.
You get both 4x and 8x opticalzoom options.
Speaker 1 (04:40):
Eight times optical.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Eight times optical, which Apple says is equivalent
to a 200 millimeter lens, andthen it goes up to 40X digital
zoom total.
That's serious reach.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
That really is impressive, like having a proper
zoom lens in your pocket andbrighter displays too.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
Yep.
Brighter displays on both Promodels, better for outdoor use.
Speaker 1 (04:58):
And battery life.
We saw the air was good.
Speaker 2 (05:00):
Even better here the Pro Max apparently has the
longest battery life.
We saw.
The Air was good.
Even better here the Pro Maxapparently has the longest
battery life ever in an iPhoneUp to 39 hours of video playback
39 hours, good grief.
The regular Pro gets up to 33hours, so significant gains.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Definitely Seems like battery was a major focus
across the board.
Speaker 2 (05:17):
It really does.
And alongside the hardwarethere's the new N1 chip for
connectivity, same as the Air,and new accessories.
They mention tech-woven cases.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Uh-oh, let's hope they're better than fine-woven.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
Huh, we can hope, and also some cross-body straps
which could be useful.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
Yeah, practical.
What about colors for the Promodels?
Speaker 2 (05:37):
Some interesting Pro colors.
A really vibrant orange Orangeokay.
A dark blue and a two-tonesilver Looks quite striking.
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Nice.
Okay, let's not forget thestandard iPhone 17.
Sometimes gets overlooked, butsounds like it has some key
upgrades this year.
Speaker 2 (05:53):
It really does.
First off, a slightly largerdisplay 6.3 inches now, and the
bezels are slimmer.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
Oh good, and the big one.
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Promotion Finally.
Speaker 1 (06:01):
Yes, 120 hertz on the standard iPhone.
The 60 hertz jokes are over.
Speaker 2 (06:06):
Finally over.
That's a huge upgrade for thefeel of using the phone day to
day.
Speaker 1 (06:10):
Absolutely.
What else does it get?
Speaker 2 (06:12):
It gets a faster A19 chip, not the pro variant, just
the A19, but still an upgrade.
And that same 18 megapixelfront camera is the Air.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
Okay, solid specs and battery.
Speaker 2 (06:22):
Significantly longer here too, up to 30 hours of
video playback 30 hours on thestandard.
Speaker 1 (06:26):
That's a big jump from the 16, right.
Speaker 2 (06:28):
Huge jump.
Apple's quoting eight hourslonger for video playback, nine
hours longer for streaming,compared to the iPhone 16.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
Wow.
So just to recap, batterymassive improvements everywhere.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Pretty much across the entire lineup.
I mean, obviously Apple's up tonumbers are lab conditions.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Sure real world varies.
Speaker 2 (06:47):
But the percentage increases are real.
You will notice a difference inhow long your phone lasts, and
they all support fast charging50% in 30 minutes.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
Good, good, okay, let's move from the pocket to
the wrist Apple Watches.
This is where things get reallyinteresting for health and
fitness fans.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
Definitely A lot happening here.
Speaker 1 (07:04):
Starting with the Apple Watch Series 11,.
What's the headline feature?
Speaker 2 (07:08):
Hypertension detection.
This is potentially massive.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
Hypertension, so high blood pressure.
How does it work?
Speaker 2 (07:16):
The watch will passively monitor signals over
time using the optical heartsensor If it detects patterns
consistent with high bloodpressure, it'll notify you.
Speaker 1 (07:25):
Wow, passively in the background.
Speaker 2 (07:27):
Yeah, Over 30-day analysis periods.
Apple thinks this could alertover a million people to unknown
hypertension in the first yearalone.
Obviously pending FDA and otherregulator approvals.
Speaker 1 (07:37):
That's genuinely groundbreaking for a consumer
device a real public healthpotential there.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
It really is.
It's moving beyond justtracking into proactive health
alerts for serious conditions.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
Incredible.
What else is new on the Series11?
Speaker 2 (07:51):
There's a new sleep score feature.
Gives you a single number foryour sleep quality.
Speaker 1 (07:56):
Based on what?
Speaker 2 (07:57):
Duration, consistency , wake-ups time at different
sleep stages, Basically tryingto make it easier to understand
and improve your sleep.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
Useful.
I always struggle to interpretall the sleep charts.
Speaker 2 (08:07):
Exactly.
Connectivity's improved too 5Gon cellular models now.
Speaker 1 (08:10):
Faster data.
Speaker 2 (08:12):
And a redesigned cellular antenna for better
signal strength, especially inweak areas.
Speaker 1 (08:16):
Okay, and battery life always key for the watch.
Speaker 2 (08:19):
Boosted to 24 hours of typical use, up from 18.
Speaker 1 (08:22):
Oh, that's a welcome jump.
Speaker 2 (08:23):
And fast charging gets you eight hours of use from
just 15 minutes on the charger,plus the front crystal.
The INX glass is supposedly 2Xmore scratch resistant.
Speaker 1 (08:32):
Good improvements all around Price.
Speaker 2 (08:34):
Still starts at $399.
Pre-orders today.
Launches, september 19th.
Comes in 42mm and 36mm Wi-Fi orcellular.
New aluminum and polishedtitanium finishes.
Speaker 1 (08:45):
Okay, solid update for the main watch no, the Apple
Watch Ultra 3.
The beast.
Speaker 2 (08:51):
The Venturer's watch, yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:52):
What's new here?
It looks like the display gotan upgrade.
Speaker 2 (08:54):
Yep, the largest display ever on an Apple Watch.
The borders are 24% thinner.
And a cool detail the always-onmode now has a one-second
refresh rate.
Speaker 1 (09:03):
Meaning.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
You can actually see the second's hand ticking
smoothly without raising yourwrist.
A small thing, but kind of neat.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
Huh, I like that Battery.
Life on the Ultra must be evenbetter.
Speaker 2 (09:12):
Significantly Up to 42 hours in normal use, now 42,
nice.
And 72 hours in low power mode.
That's three full days.
Speaker 1 (09:18):
Wow.
What about for workouts likeGPS tracking?
Speaker 2 (09:21):
Even in low power mode.
You now get 20 hours ofcontinuous GPS tracking with
full heart rate monitoring, andfast charging gives 12 hours of
battery from 15 minutes.
It's built for endurance.
Speaker 1 (09:33):
Clearly.
But the huge new feature forthe Ultra 3 seems to be
satellites.
Speaker 2 (09:40):
Satellite connectivity yes, this is a game
changer for remote areas.
Speaker 1 (09:42):
So you can text emergency services off grid.
Speaker 2 (09:46):
Yep and message contacts share your location all
via satellite, when you have nocell signal or Wi-Fi.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
That is amazing peace of mind for hikers, climbers,
anyone off the beaten path.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Absolutely, and it'll automatically contact emergency
services if it detects a crashor a hard fall.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
When you're out of coverage and unconscious, oh,
how did they manage thesatellite connection in a watch?
Speaker 2 (10:08):
It's a serious technical feat.
They had to redesign the radioand antenna to basically double
the signal strength needed tohit those fast-moving satellites
.
Speaker 1 (10:15):
Is it free?
Speaker 2 (10:17):
The satellite features are free for two years.
Emergency SOS works evenwithout a cellular plan, but the
messaging and location sharingparts require an active cellular
subscription on your watch.
Still, it fundamentally changessafety in the outdoors.
No doubt Any other ultraupgrades yeah some nice software
touches A new Waypoint watchface with live compass
(10:37):
navigation, night mode.
Redesigned workout app withcustom workouts, autoplay, music
.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
Uh.
Speaker 2 (10:43):
And this workout buddy feature.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
Workout buddy.
What's that?
Speaker 2 (10:46):
It's powered by Apple Intelligence.
It gives you spoken motivationduring your workout based on
your real-time stats like heartrate, pace and also your history
, Kind of like a personalized AIcoach.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
Okay, that's interesting AI coaching on your
wrist and it keeps all the usualultra stuff.
Speaker 2 (11:01):
Yep super accurate, gps, 100-meter, water resistance
, titanium case.
New bands too, like a trailloop with reflective yarn and
new Hermes bands if that's yourthing Starts at $799.
Speaker 1 (11:13):
Got it Okay, one more watch the Apple Watch SE3, the
budget option.
Speaker 2 (11:18):
Well, maybe budget is the wrong word.
Now it's more like the greatvalue option Starts at $249.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
Why great value?
What's?
Speaker 2 (11:25):
new.
It gets the same S10 chipthat's in the Series 11 and the
Ultra 3.
Speaker 1 (11:29):
Really, that's the same process.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
Same processor, so performance is going to be top
notch.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
That is good value.
What else?
Speaker 2 (11:35):
Big one, always on display, comes with the SE line.
Speaker 1 (11:38):
Finally, that was a major missing feature.
Speaker 2 (11:41):
Yep Plus double tap and wrist flick gestures for
interaction.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
Nice.
Does it get any of the newhealth stuff?
Speaker 2 (11:47):
It gets the sleep score feature, sleep apnea
notifications based on breathingpatterns, wrist temperature
sensing and the vitals app, andit now supports 5G cellular too.
Comes in 40 and 44 millimeter.
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Wow.
So SE is seriously capable nowAlways on S10 chip advanced
sleep features for $249.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
Exactly, it brings a lot of formerly high-end
features down to a much moreaccessible price.
Really broadens the appeal.
Speaker 1 (12:11):
Definitely seems like a strong contender.
Okay, from the wrist let's moveto the ears.
Airpods Pro 3.
Speaker 2 (12:18):
Right, these look like a pretty significant leap.
Speaker 1 (12:20):
Apple's calling it the world's best in-ear active
noise cancellation Big claim.
Speaker 2 (12:25):
Very big claim.
They say it removes up to 2xmore noise than the last gen and
4x more than the originalAirPods Pro.
Speaker 1 (12:32):
Four times how.
Speaker 2 (12:34):
New acoustic architecture.
They call it multiport andnext-gen adaptive EQ.
Apparently it massivelyimproves bass, widens the
soundstage, makes vocals clearer.
Speaker 1 (12:45):
Okay, so better sound quality and better ANC.
What about transparency mode?
Speaker 2 (12:49):
That's improved too.
Personalized transparency issupposed to make your own voice
and other people's voices soundmore natural.
When you have it enabled, Lessartificial feeling.
Speaker 1 (12:58):
Good Fit and comfort Always crucial for earbuds.
Speaker 2 (13:01):
They've redesigned them internally to be a bit
smaller and adjusted theexternal shape for more
stability.
Based on get this over 10,000ear scans and 100,000 hours of
user research.
Speaker 1 (13:11):
Wow, that's a lot of ears.
Speaker 2 (13:13):
Tells you how seriously they take fit.
And there are new ear tips Foaminfused.
Speaker 1 (13:17):
Foam like comply tips .
Speaker 2 (13:19):
Sounds like it.
Yeah, and five sizes now,including a new XXS size, so
more people should get a secure,comfy seal.
They're also IP57 rated now IP.
Speaker 1 (13:28):
So more people should get a secure comfy seal.
Speaker 2 (13:29):
They're also IP57 rated, now IP57, so better sweat
and water resistance Yep moredurable for workouts and rainy
days.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Speaking of workouts, this is where it gets wild
Heart rate sensor in AirPods.
Speaker 2 (13:39):
For the first time.
Yes, A custom PPC sensor rightin the earbud Measures blood
flow using light.
Speaker 1 (13:48):
That's incredible.
Speaker 2 (13:48):
so you can track workouts without a watch exactly
track over 50 workout typesjust with the airpods pro 3 and
your iphone in the fitness appthat opens up fitness tracking
to a whole new group of peoplegame changer for some users
definitely and that workoutbuddy ai coach feature we
mentioned for the watch thatworks with the airpods too,
gives you spoken motivationbased on your heart rate from
(14:09):
the buds.
Speaker 1 (14:10):
AI coaching in your ears, okay.
Speaker 2 (14:11):
Plus.
If you use Apple Fitness plusMail, you'll see your real-time
metrics on screen from theAirPods.
And there are improved hearinghealth features too Hearing
protection alerts, a hearingtest feature and a better
conversation boost for noisyplaces.
Speaker 1 (14:25):
So they're becoming health devices as much as audio
devices.
Speaker 2 (14:28):
Seems like the direction, yeah.
Speaker 1 (14:30):
But maybe the craziest new feature live
translation.
Speaker 2 (14:33):
This sounds potentially transformational
Hands-free, real-timetranslation for in-person
conversations.
Speaker 1 (14:39):
How does it work?
Do both people need them?
Speaker 2 (14:42):
Ideally yes.
If both people are wearingAirPods Pro 3, it's seamless
two-way translation.
If only one person has them,you can use the iPhone
horizontally as a displayshowing the transcription.
Speaker 1 (14:54):
Okay, and the ANC helps.
Speaker 2 (14:55):
Yeah, the idea is the ANC lowers the volume of the
other person's actual voice inyour ear so you can focus on the
translated audio feed.
Speaker 1 (15:03):
That could genuinely change travel and international
communication.
What languages that could?
Speaker 2 (15:08):
genuinely change travel and international
communication.
What languages it's launchingin beta with English, french,
german, portuguese and Spanish?
Speaker 1 (15:13):
Okay, major ones.
Speaker 2 (15:15):
And four more coming by year end Italian, japanese,
korean and Chinese simplified.
Speaker 1 (15:20):
Wow, that's a feature with massive potential.
Speaker 2 (15:25):
Battery life on these .
With all the new sensors, up toeight hours of music playback
with ANC on.
That's a 33% increase.
Speaker 1 (15:30):
Eight hours with ANC that's really good, and 10 hours
if you're using transparencymode.
Nice Anything on sustainability.
Apple usually mentions that.
Speaker 2 (15:37):
They did, made with 40% recycled content overall,
including 100% recycled cobaltin the battery magnet
Manufactured using 40% renewableelectricity and the packaging,
100% fiber-based.
Speaker 1 (15:49):
Good to see Price.
Speaker 2 (15:51):
Starting at $249.
Same as before, I believe.
Pre-orders today available.
Friday, the 19th.
Speaker 1 (15:56):
Okay, $249 for all that tech.
Airpods Pro 3 sound like amajor upgrade.
Speaker 2 (16:01):
Feels like it yeah, A lot more than just audio now.
Speaker 1 (16:04):
So okay, we've covered a lot iPhones, watches,
airpods, Stepping back.
What does this all mean?
What's the big picture for you?
Speaker 2 (16:13):
I mean.
A few things stand out.
Obviously, the push forthinness and lightness with the
iPhone Air, without sacrificingdurability, thanks to that
ceramic shield too.
That's a clear direction.
Speaker 1 (16:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (16:23):
And then across the board.
This deep integration of healthfeatures, hypertension, sleep
score, heart rate and AirPods.
It's becoming core to theexperience.
Speaker 1 (16:31):
Yeah, less of an add-on, more fundamental.
Speaker 2 (16:33):
Exactly and woven through.
That is Apple intelligenceWorkout.
Buddy live translation.
It's starting to feel less likediscrete features and more like
the devices are just becomingsmarter, more proactive
assistants, More seamlesslyintegrated into your life.
Speaker 1 (16:44):
Precisely More seamlessly integrated into your
life.
Speaker 2 (16:46):
Precisely Pushing boundaries on hardware, but also
really focusing on how softwareand AI can make these devices
more personally useful,especially around health,
fitness and communication.
Speaker 1 (16:57):
Well, thanks for joining us on this deep dive.
Lots of new tech to digest.
Speaker 2 (17:00):
Always is with Apple, my pleasure.
Speaker 1 (17:02):
And it leaves you thinking right right,
considering how deeply thesedevices are weaving into our
health, our workouts, how wetalk to each other.
What's the next truly essential, smart future going to be, the
one we won't be able to imagineliving without, and how will
that blend into our lives?
Something to ponder.
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