Apple's iPhone 18 Pro, arriving two years after the iPhone 16 Pro, features over 50 upgrades including a new A20 Pro chip, variable-aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, and record battery life of 36 hours. The $1,199 starting price is $200 higher than the iPhone 16 Pro's launch, though base storage doubled to 256GB. For iPhone 16 Pro owners, the cumulative changes across two generations—including design, display, cameras, and charging speed improvements—make it a worthwhile upgrade.
Apple released iOS 27 on September 14, featuring Siri AI and other upgrades. Users may experience temporary battery drain after installation due to background indexing and setup processes, which Apple confirmed is normal. Heavy iPhone usage post-update can also contribute to battery depletion, though performance should stabilize once setup completes.
iOS 27 updates cause temporary battery drain and device heat due to background indexing processes, particularly for Siri AI re-indexing, which may last several days. Performance returns to normal once setup completes, potentially with improved battery efficiency.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the company's fourth-generation foldable phone, featuring a traditional closed shape with an almost-square open display, IP68 water resistance, and an excellent triple camera system. Priced from £1,799, it runs Android 17 with AI tools and offers extended support until 2033, though battery life is slightly shorter than rivals and the display crease is more visible than competitors.
Apple launched the AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation now standard at the entry-level $129 price point, down from the $50 premium required on AirPods 4. The upgrade brings 50% more noise cancellation, improved durability (IP57), studio-quality audio recording, and extended battery life, though the core H2 chip and open-ear design remain unchanged from previous generations.