Primary Technology Chance Miller of 9to5Mac on iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and More
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Sep 11, 2025 Chance Miller, Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Mac, shares his hands-on insights from the latest Apple event. He dives into the differences between the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, focusing on design and performance. Miller highlights the new ergonomic foam tips of AirPods Pro 3 that enhance comfort and noise cancellation. The discussion also touches on Spotify's rollout of lossless audio and examines the cultural significance of new smartphone colors. The evolving influence of tech media on Apple's audience engagement strategy is another key topic.
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Fit Drives Noise Cancellation Gains
- Chance reports AirPods Pro 3 foam tips feel less squishy than Comply but firmer than silicone, improving fit and ANC.
- He credits fit and deeper bud shape for much of the claimed two‑times better noise cancellation.
Air Is A Fashion-First iPhone
- Chance says the iPhone 17 Air feels better in hand than photos suggest due to thin, light design and 6.5" screen.
- He frames the Air as a fashion device that exists because it looks striking not to out‑perform Pros.
Heavier Pros Buy Performance
- Pro models grew heavier despite aluminum because Apple increased battery size and improved thermals with vapor chambers.
- Apple highlighted 40% better sustained performance for the A19 Pro versus 16 Pro as justification.