Last night on Apple TV, the iPhone 17 Pro did something that no iPhone has ever done before. Considering that the first iPhone was released in the summer of 2007, we are talking about something that no iPhone was asked to do for 18 years. Of course, that is mostly because the iPhone’s rear cameras had to get better and …
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People aren’t buying Apple’s iPhone 17 ‘scratchgate’ explanation
It wouldn’t be a proper Apple release without a design controversy. After antennagate, bendgate and butterfly keyboardgate (OK, that doesn’t quite have the ring to it), Apple now faces iPhone 17 scratchgate, and its attempts to dismiss the problem aren’t convincing people. On the very same day that the new iPhone was released, there were reports that the range is …
Read More »Google Home app redesign with ‘Ask Home’ rolling out on iPhone
We previously spotted that the Google Home app was getting a redesign with “Ask Home” and it’s now beginning to roll out for iPhone users ahead of the October 1 announcement. The company curiously released version 4.0.54 of Google Home for iOS on Saturday afternoon (PT). This introduces a more rounded icon with a gradient color palette, like the Google G …
Read More »iOS 26.0.1 coming soon for iPhone users [Updated]
Update September 27, 2025: We’re still waiting on Apple to release iOS 26.0.1 to everyone, but it seems very close. An anonymous account on X indicates the update will feature the build number 23A355. I’d expect the update to be released in the next several days. There have also been recent reports of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and CarPlay problems for iPhone …
Read More »iPhone 17 aces durability test
Apple is currently going through “scratchgate” with its iPhone 17 Pro series but how does the regular iPhone 17 fare? Well, much better thanks to its back glass, which is etched in a soft-touch material. YouTuber JerryRigEverything exposed the iPhone 17 to his signature durability test and tried his best to scratch the device with all sorts of minerals. With …
Read More »The iPhone 17 Pro will be used to broadcast a crucial Major League Baseball game
If you’ve never been to a major live sporting event, they’re usually broadcast using big, bulky TV cameras. That won’t entirely be the case in Friday night’s matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox. The game, which will be broadcast nationally starting at 7:10 p.m. ET for Apple TV+ subscribers, will be the first professional live sporting event …
Read More »iPhone Air vs iPhone 16 Plus: How does the new option stack up?
With the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple has discontinued the Plus model in favor of the new iPhone Air. But how do these models compare to each other? Physical size and thinness Of course, the most immediate and striking difference between iPhone Air and iPhone 16 Plus is the difference in design. iPhone Air is significantly thinner and lighter: 5.64 mm …
Read More »T-Mobile iPhone 17 Deals: Promotion, Pricing, Info
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. T-Mobile is going all in on Apple’s iPhone 17, offering rich promos and leaning on its network muscle to capture consumer attention at the height of Apple season. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are available now, giving …
Read More »Top Stories: iOS 26.1 Beta, iPhone Scratches, Apple TV Rumors, and More
iPhone launch month is coming to a close, but there’s still plenty to talk about in the Apple world including ongoing discoveries with the new hardware and software. Apple is also preparing some tweaks and additions in iOS 26.1 and other updates, while we’re still expecting some other hardware updates before the end of the year. If you’re a student, …
Read More »Apple says iPhone 17 Pro ‘scratchgate’ debate is overblown – and explains why in-store phones are scuff magnets
Apple has responded to claims that the iPhone 17 Pro scratches easily The firm says scratches are actually material from worn MagSafe chargers Apple also says the iPhone’s camera plateau is durable The iPhone 17 Pro has only just launched, but already it’s been beset with claims that it scratches far too easily. Social media has been flooded with photos …
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