The Apple Watch Ultra 4 features a redesigned sensor array with 32 electrodes and a new S11 processor that enable heart-rate readings every 5 seconds (versus every 5 minutes previously) and introduce new health features like Readiness scores and Daytime vitals tracking. The watch also gains AI-powered audio tools including Live Rewind and Siri Recap for conversation transcription and summarization. Battery life improves to approximately 50 hours, up from 42 hours on the Ultra 3.
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring the A20 Pro chip, a 48MP camera with variable aperture, and significant battery life improvements (36 hours on Pro, 45 on Pro Max). The update focuses on internal upgrades rather than design changes, with prices starting at $1,199, $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with the faster S11 chip, enhanced health sensors, and watchOS 27 featuring improved Siri AI capabilities including real-time transcription and translation. The Series 12 reintroduces a ceramic case option, while the Ultra 4 gains extended 50-hour battery life and expanded wellness tracking features.
Apple confirmed battery capacities for iPhone 18 Pro (4,056 mAh, +1.7% vs. previous generation) and iPhone 18 Pro Max (5,391 mAh, +11.7% increase). eSIM-only variants will be available in select countries including the U.S., Canada, and several Middle Eastern nations, with slightly larger batteries than SIM card tray models.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max alongside new Apple Watch and AirPods models for late 2026. A detailed spec comparison shows the iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro are very similar in most areas, though the iPhone features a variable aperture main camera and more powerful A20 Pro chip, while the Pixel 11 Pro offers lower starting prices.
Apple introduces iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone featuring a 7.6-inch inner display 50 percent larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max and an outer display with 90 percent of Pro screen area. The device offers multiple viewing poses, advanced camera features including 48MP photos and 4K 120fps video, and an A20 Pro chip with dual 16-core Neural Engine for AI workloads and gaming.
Apple announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on September 9, 2026, featuring a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, the A20 Pro chip, next-generation vapor chamber, and iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. The Pro Max delivers the largest battery life increase in iPhone history, with both models available in four finishes starting September 18.
Xiaomi has launched the 18 Fold foldable smartphone with a 5.38-inch outer display, 7.58-inch inner display, and XRing O3 chipset, featuring a larger 6,000 mAh battery than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8. Pre-orders are now open in China starting at ¥10,999, with the device featuring a 200MP main camera and storage options up to 16GB + 1TB.
The SteelSeries Aeon Pro is an advanced gaming controller featuring an innovative dual-battery system that allows seamless swaps between a charged and depleted battery, eliminating downtime. Priced at $260, it includes Hall-effect thumbsticks, four back paddles, an OLED display, and multi-system connectivity for Xbox and PC, though it lacks PlayStation and Switch support.
The SteelSeries Aeon Pro is a $260 PC controller featuring a dual-battery system that provides effectively infinite battery life by swapping between two batteries, along with a dual-system dock for Xbox and PC connectivity. It includes an integrated OLED screen for on-device customization, remappable buttons, and multiple stick options, though its high price and relocated button layout may deter some users.
John Gruber reviews the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air, which he missed covering at launch. He praises the iPhone Air as exceptionally thin, well-designed, and capable despite its single rear camera and shorter battery life, but ultimately chose the iPhone 17 Pro due to preferring its narrower width.
ChargeSpeed is an open-source iOS app that displays real-time charging power, battery thermals, and USB-PD negotiation details by accessing private APIs on the device's power management unit. The app cannot be distributed on the App Store due to its use of private APIs, but users can build and sideload it on their own devices using Xcode and a free Apple ID.