Apple just dropped a ton of new products — the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3/Series 11. After spending some time with all of them, here are the 17 biggest surprises I found — the good, the bad, and everything in between.
If you’re thinking about upgrading, watch this first.
ESR Clear Case for iPhone Air: https://amzn.to/4pq3Lig (Under $10!)
ESR Color matching iPhone 17 Pro/Max Case: https://amzn.to/3JXkCIV (Under $13!)
CAseKoo iPhone 17 Pro/Max Case with Stand: https://amzn.to/4mfmUR9 (Under $24!)
Spigen MagSafe Case for all iPhone 17: https://amzn.to/4glfFpr (Under $22!)
iPhone Air Bumper: https://amzn.to/4mcLh1E
iPhone Air Frosted: https://amzn.to/4m6REDH
Apple Tech Woven: https://amzn.to/4mhnw91
Favorite Magsafe battery: https://kuxiu.co/products/kuxiu-s2-power-bank?ref=bjyfkxdn
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📦 Other tech I like:
The $2 Airtag: https://9to5toys.com/2024/11/25/heres-how-to-get-an-airtag-for-just-2/
iMac mini m4: https://amzn.to/3B5Kleg ($529, Normally $599)
M2 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/3VcDlTq ($749, normally $999)
M3 Macbook Air: https://amzn.to/3ZcWrtX ($844, normally $1099)
M4 MacBook Pro 14: https://amzn.to/3B1CjD6 ($1749, Normally $1999)
iPad 10th Gen: https://amzn.to/49bKkC6 ($259, Normally $349)
iPad mini 7th Gen: https://amzn.to/3ZrPVkd ($459, Normally $499)
iPad Air 11: https://amzn.to/415W6vP ($499, $599)
Apple Pencil:
Apple Watch SE: https://amzn.to/4idQDJc ($149, Normally $249)
Series 10: https://amzn.to/3CQ3ZLM ($359, Normally $429)
AW Ultra Ocean: https://amzn.to/3ZqPbvM ($719, Normally $800)
AirPods Pro: https://amzn.to/4i7na3H ($153, Normally $249)
AirTags: https://amzn.to/3Z9RpP0 ($72, Normally $99)
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Apple’s new lineup in the studio
00:47 – iPhone 17 Pro Max: 8× zoom lens upgrade
01:57 – iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max: new square selfie sensor
02:43 – Pro Max: thinner camera bumps & less wobble
03:00 – Pro Max: noticeable extra weight vs 16 Pro Max
03:38 – Camera plateau doubles as a grip aid
03:55 – Pro Max: early battery & thermal performance
04:40 – Pro Max: rounded edges & “peak iPhone” design
05:14 – iPhone Air: first impressions pulling it out of the box
05:38 – iPhone Air: thinness, lightness, jewelry-like design
06:14 – iPhone Air: heat concerns around titanium build
07:05 – AirPods Pro 3: ANC is massively improved
07:38 – AirPods Pro 3: new hybrid tips (not foamy)
08:12 – AirPods Pro 3: no physical pairing button
08:27 – AirPods Pro 3: hidden LED + stronger pairing process
08:56 – AirPods Pro 3: heart rate sensor surprises
09:35 – Apple Watch Ultra 3 & Series 11: underwhelming
10:35 – Why I don’t recommend upgrading Apple Watch this year
11:10 – Final thoughts: Air vs Pro Max dilemma
11:43 – Outro + baby news ❤️
