Hands on reviews with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and AirPods Pro 3
Sep 18, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 556
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Summary
Hosts Chance Miller and Benjamin Mayo share their comprehensive hands-on experiences with Apple's new devices. They highlight the AirPods Pro 3's improved fit, ANC, and new heart rate sensor, along with the iPhone Air's strikingly thin design and battery life considerations. The discussion also covers the iPhone 17 Pro's "unremarkable excellence," powerful cameras, and enhanced thermals, examining Apple's strategic design choices across its diverse product range.Episode description
Chance got review units of all the new phones, so we take the opportunity to talk about his hands-on experiences with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air and the new AirPods Pro 3. Just how good is Apple’s new lineup? Also, Benjamin has eSIM woes in preparation of his iPhone Air delivery.
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