9to5Mac Daily Apple’s deal with Google is safe
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Sep 3, 2025 Exciting rumors swirl around the iPhone 17 Pro, boasting improved battery life and brighter displays. The new ‘Vision Air’ is expected to be lighter and more affordable, making waves in the tech community. Meanwhile, a recent antitrust ruling keeps Apple's deals with Google intact, sparing Chrome and Android from any drastic changes. This blend of innovation and legal news keeps the tech world buzzing!
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Thermals Unlock Sustained Brightness
- iPhone 17 Pro models will likely sustain higher display brightness and better thermal performance outdoors.
- That enables longer 4K60 video recording and improved gaming frame rates without throttling.
Vision Air Aims For Lighter, Cheaper Design
- Vision Air could be over 40% lighter and 50% cheaper versus Vision Pro according to supply-chain analysis.
- Apple may cut features like outward-facing displays and use cheaper materials to hit the lower price and weight targets.
Apple-Google Pact Largely Preserved
- Judge Amit Mehta's remedies largely preserve Apple's deal with Google, allowing Google to remain Safari's default search engine.
- Google may pay to be default but cannot require exclusivity beyond one-year default terms, opening annual rebids.
