Apple’s latest flagship iPhone isn’t quite on store shelves yet, but the first reviews are up. A handful of tech reporters have posted their initial reviews for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the biggest and most expensive handset in the iPhone 17 lineup. Mashable will also have one up soon, but in the meantime, let’s go over what everyone is …
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Hello, and welcome back to Metagame Mentor, your weekly guide to the top decks and latest Constructed developments on the path to the Pro Tour. In just one week, Pro Tour Edge of Eternities will feature Modern. This event is truly massive, boasting a $500,000 prize pool and the world’s top competitors. Check out the viewer’s guide for all the …
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Travel photographer Austin Mann always publishes a fun review of the latest iPhone camera advancements, and this year is no exception: here’s Mann’s latest review of the iPhone 17 Pro cameras, including write-ups on every tentpole new feature. Mann’s favorite iPhone 17 Pro upgrade is the new Telephoto lens with 4x and 8x zoom If you want in-depth reviews on …
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Wednesday September 17, 2025 2:18 pm PDT by Juli Clover Apple is planning to release a fix for an iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro camera bug that causes black boxes and white squiggles to appear in photos. CNN Underscored‘s Henry Casey discovered the issue in an iPhone Air review when snapping photos at a concert. He said that one …
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Observing and doing astrophotography with a telescope, is an acquired skill that undoubtedly rewards the amateur astronomer, but not everyone has the time, patience or long spells of clear skies to get to sufficiently learn these skills. Smart telescopes take away that learning curve, and replace it with computer-aided, remote-controlled technology that will have you taking fabulous images of star …
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Following multiple years of rumors, this was the year that Apple’s Pro iPhones finally got a vapor chamber to help dissipate heat. If you’ve never really looked into or understood how this component works, the video below will tell you everything you need to know. Cool tech, literally Here’s how Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing Greg Joswiak described the iPhone …
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At multiple points over many years, Apple executives have taken great pains to point out that they think touchscreen Macs are a silly idea. But it remains one of those persistent Mac rumors that crops up over and over again every couple of years, from sources that are reliable enough that they shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand. Today’s contribution …
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The first reviews of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have arrived, and select YouTube channels and publications have already shared their insights on what the devices improve on and what caveats we can expect. The devices are slated to launch on Friday, and the reviews will give you an early look at what you should be …
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AirPods Pro 3 are set to launch in just two days, and they’re a rather notable upgrade – even if you’re coming from the previous-generation AirPods Pro 2. But, if you skipped that upgrade – AirPods Pro 3 are a massive leap for a plethora of reasons. Here’s exactly what you gain after 6 years of upgrades. Better noise cancellation …
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Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: what does a two-year upgrade get you? iPhone 17 Pro is a bold update that goes even more ‘pro,’ but if you’re considering an upgrade from the iPhone 15 Pro, here are the key differences to know. Displays: Bigger, brighter, and more scratch resistant iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max come with …
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