Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast Apple Event Recap: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3, Plus AirPods Pro 3
Sep 15, 2025
Dive into the latest Apple event revelations! Discover the stunning design and features of the iPhone Air and the impressive advancements in the iPhone 17 series. The hosts discuss exciting new camera capabilities and resonate on the life-changing health functionalities of the Apple Watch Series 11, including hypertension detection. Plus, hear insights on the upgraded AirPods and their unique translation features. They also ponder the dilemma of upgrading versus sticking with timeless technology. Get ready for a tech-packed discussion!
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Air's Bold Thinness Tradeoff
- The iPhone Air prioritizes thinness by shifting many components into a raised "plateau" to leave more space for battery in the rest of the chassis.
- Apple balanced a super-thin profile with a pronounced camera plateau to maintain performance and battery life.
Skepticism About Battery Claims
- Jeff notes he rarely achieves Apple's stated long playback numbers and questions marketing battery claims.
- He treats Apple's numbers skeptically and prefers real-world testing before upgrading.
Pro Features Move Down The Line
- The iPhone 17 brings Pro-level silicon and ProMotion to the non-Pro model, narrowing differences between tiers.
- That reduces the upgrade urgency for users with recent iPhones while widening options at lower price points.