iPhone 17 launch date confirmed

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Apple 'awe dropping' event invitation
Apple looks to be teasing some hot stuff (Apple)
Apple makes iPhone 17 launch date official
Apple has sent out the invites for its next big launch event, which it's billing as 'Awe dropping' – here are five things we're expecting to see, including the all-new and super-thin iPhone 17 Air.
 
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The iPhone 17 Pro could get a neat charging trick
 
 
 
 
Streaming
 
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Prime Video could be in trouble with lawyers (Thibault Penin / Unsplash)
This might make you want to quit Prime Video
A lawsuit has been filed against Amazon, accusing the company of misleading users when they purchase content on Prime Video – turns out you don't actually own that copy of Superman.
 
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Audio
 
Messaging on the Spotify app
Spotify is rolling out a messaging feature (Spotify)
Spotify adds a messaging feature we didn't need
Direct messages are coming to Spotify, so you can chat with other users about your musical tastes – but we'd much rather have seen the long-awaited HiFi upgrade arrive.
 
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Four new Google Nest devices have leaked
Google has been accused of neglecting its smart-home product line, but now four new Nest devices are apparently on the way – but is Google already too far behind the competition?
 
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Garmin rolls out new Fenix 8 features for free
A bumper update is rolling out for the flagship Garmin Fenix 8 smartwatch, which includes new training modes and features, as well as a much-needed smart wake alarm.
 
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