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Unboxing the $249 Apple Watch SE 3 in Starlight ⌚️✨
CNET· 2025-09-16 12:25
[Music] the other way the other way. I'll turn off the radio. [Music] You can think of [Music] it too much. Too much about it. Too much about it.Too much about it. ...
Unboxing the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 in Natural Titanium ⌚️
CNET· 2025-09-16 12:21
After two years, Apple's top-performing smartwatch gets a substantial update. This includes a brighter, larger display, 5G cellular communication, satellite connectivity, a battery life increase of up to 42 hours and the ability to detect whether you might be suffering from hypertension. Let’s unbox the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in Natural Titanium ⌚️ #applewatchultra3 #unboxing #smartwatch #apple #applewatch ...
Unboxing the $399 Apple Watch Series 11 in Silver Aluminum ⌚️
CNET· 2025-09-16 12:09
The Apple Watch Series 11 is stil CNET Lead Wearables Writer, Vanessa Hand Orellana’s favorite of the bunch, largely because it's built on 2024's reigning champion, the Series 10. But the gap between it and the competition is narrowing. Unbox the Apple Watch Series 11 with us ⌚️ #applewatch #wearables #applewatchseries11 #apple #smartwatch ...
Apple Watch Series 11 Review: Can a Better Battery Life Justify Upgrading?
CNET· 2025-09-16 12:01
Product Overview - Apple Watch Series 11 faces competition within its own product line, specifically from the Ultra 3 and SE3 [1][2] - The Series 11 is positioned as a middle-ground option in terms of features and price [2] - Key features include improved battery life, enhanced scratch resistance (especially on the aluminum version, which is claimed to be two times more scratch resistant than the Series 10), and 5G connectivity [3][4][5] Health Features - The Series 11 introduces FDA-cleared hypertension notifications, which can potentially help diagnose 1 million people unaware of their condition in the first year [5][6] - The hypertension notification feature requires 30 days of data and is not a diagnostic tool, requiring cross-reference with a traditional blood pressure cuff and a doctor's assessment [6][7] - Sleep score feature grades sleep from 0 to 100, providing insights into sleep duration, bedtime, and interruptions [8] Battery and Charging - The Series 11 offers approximately 27 hours of battery life in testing, exceeding Apple's claim of 24 hours, while previous models and the SE3 offer up to 18 hours [3] - The watch supports quick charging, providing 8 hours of battery life with a 15-minute charge and reaching 0-80% in 30 minutes [10][11] Software and Design - The Series 11 features Watch OS 26, introducing a liquid glass UI with transparency and a redesigned workout app [12][13] - The design is similar to the Series 10, with a slimmer design, edge-to-edge display, and a higher refresh rate [11][12] - Watch OS 26 includes new features like the notes app and a workout buddy that provides real-time feedback [13][14] Recommendation - The upgrade is not recommended for users with Series 9 or above, but it is a significant step up for those with older models due to improved battery life and faster charging [16]
AirPods Pro 3 Review: Big Improvements, Same Price, No Compromises
CNET· 2025-09-16 03:09
Probably the two biggest improvements people were looking for in the AirPods Pro 3 are to the sound quality and noise cancelling with voice calling performance a close third. When it comes to noise cancelling, I tested them on a plane against the AirPods Pro 2 and could definitely tell a difference with the Pro 3's tamping down the cabin noise to a faint hum. I can't tell you if the noise cancelling is two times better, but it is noticeably better.When I got back to New York City, I put them up against the ...
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: How Do Their Specs Compare?
CNET· 2025-09-15 19:00
Design and Physical Attributes - The iPhone 17 Pro Max maintains a similar gargantuan size with a 6.9% display and Super Retina XDR panel, suggesting no noticeable difference in image quality [2] - The camera bar on the 17 Pro Max stretches across the entire width of the phone's back and is made of aluminum, which Apple claims dissipates heat 20 times better than the titanium used on the iPhone 16 Pro Max [3][4] - The 17 Pro Max incorporates a new vapor chamber with deionized water for active cooling, yet it is only four grams heavier than the 16 Pro Max [4] - The iPhone 17 Pro Max features Apple Ceramic Shield 2 on both the front and back, offering three times more scratch resistance than the previous model [6] Processor and Storage - The iPhone 17 Pro Max is equipped with Apple's latest A19 Pro chip, which is expected to be significantly faster, especially for graphically intense tasks and AI applications [8] - While both phones start with 256 GB of storage, the 17 Pro Max can be configured with up to 2 terabytes of storage [9] Camera - The iPhone 17 Pro Max features an upgraded telephoto zoom lens with optical zoom up to eight times, a significant increase from the five times zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro Max; its sensor resolution has increased from 12 megapixels to 48 megapixels [10] - All three rear cameras on the 17 Pro Max are now 48 megapixels [11] - The 17 Pro Max can shoot in ProRes RAW, offering greater flexibility for post-production workflows, and supports dual capture, allowing simultaneous video recording with the front and rear cameras [11][12] - The front selfie camera on the 17 Pro Max has been upgraded to 18 megapixels with a new sensor design for better digital stabilization in video [13] Battery and Charging - Apple claims the iPhone 17 Pro Max has the largest battery ever in an iPhone, providing an additional 4 hours of video playback [14][15] - The 17 Pro Max supports faster 40-watt wired charging, reaching 50% charge in 20 minutes, compared to 35 minutes for the 16 Pro Max [15]
Unboxing Apple’s New $249 AirPods Pro 3
CNET· 2025-09-15 12:05
faces fill the places I can't reach. You know that I could use somebody. You know that I could use somebody like you. Someone like you.[Music]. ...
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: Bose and Sony Have a Problem!
CNET· 2025-09-15 12:00
Product Upgrades & Features - The AirPods Pro 3 maintains the $249 list price of its predecessor [2] - The AirPods Pro 3 is equipped with the same Apple H2 chip found in the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 series, and Beats Power Beats Pro 2 [3] - Noise cancelling is claimed to be two times better than the AirPods Pro 2 [5] - The ear tips have been redesigned with memory foam infused into the silicone and now come in five sizes [5][6] - The AirPods Pro 3 now features heart rate sensors, similar to the Beats Power Beats Pro 2 [4] - The case has a new U2 chip that increases the range of precision find my by 150% [11] - The AirPods Pro 3 are now rated IP57 for water and dust resistance, upgraded from IPX4 [10] - Battery life is improved to up to eight hours with noise cancelling on, compared to six hours on the AirPods Pro 2 [11] Performance & Comparison - Noise cancelling performance is now comparable to Bose and Sony's top-tier earbuds [13][14] - Sound quality is improved with better bass definition and clarity, putting them in the league of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 [16][17] - Voice calling performance is improved due to upgraded microphones [19]
Finding of Long Lost WW2 Wreck is 'Rewriting History'
CNET· 2025-09-14 12:00
Discovery & Historical Significance - Ocean Exploration Trust's exploration vehicle Nautilus discovered the wreck of the Terzuki, a World War II era Japanese destroyer unseen for 83 years, in the Iron Bottom Sound [1] - The discovery of the Terzuki disproved the long-held theory that onboard depth charges caused its sinking, revealing American torpedoes as the actual cause [1] - The EV Nautilus shared the first public images of the Terzuki, as no known historical images existed due to the secrecy of the Japanese Navy during wartime [1] Technology & Methodology - Ocean Exploration Trust utilized advanced remote operated vehicles and uncrewed ocean mapping drones, including Dris, a 25-foot vessel mapping the seafloor using sonar up to 3,000 meters deep [1] - Dris's sonar data helps the EV Nautilus crew identify new sites of interest, optimizing detection of potential wrecks [1] - The team is exploring using its data to develop machine learning systems to help identify targets for exploration [1] Operational Challenges & Risks - The EV Nautilus crew faced dangers from potentially unstable Japanese ordinance (depth charges) on the wreck [1] - The exploration team encountered challenges such as fishing nets caught on wrecks and potential equipment malfunctions, requiring battery backups and rescue missions [1]