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This week, we have our best look yet at iPhone 17 Air’s shocking thinness! Plus: Major power features coming to iOS and iPadOS 19, more thoughts on Switch 2 + Mario Kart World, our Sigma BF review — and we’ll wrap up with more of your totally weird voicemails!

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This week’s stories:

New videos show shocking thinness of iPhone 17 Air

• New videos show how shockingly thin iPhone 17 Air dummy units appear. One reviewer thinks customers won't want any other model.

iPadOS 19 may add Mac-like home screen menu bar

• iPadOS 19 will include a menu bar at the top of the screen like the one in macOS, according to a noted tipster on Thursday. If true, it’ll be a major step toward making iPads act more like Macs.
• iOS 19 might transform your iPhone into a mini Mac

YouTube: Mario Kart World Direct

Sigma BF is an Apple-esque camera for the pure joy of photography [Review]

• The Sigma BF is a full-frame camera with a beautiful design that centers on the pure joy of old-school photography.
• YouTube video

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