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Apple iPhone Air
There's an iPhone Air somewhere in this photo (Apple)
We go hands-on with the new iPhone Air
The iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone in history, but how does it feel in the hand? We got to spend some time with the super-slim phone at Apple's headquarters, and we have thoughts.
 
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We've been trying out the standard iPhone 17 too
 
 
Why the iPhone 17 is the bigger winner from Apple's latest launch event
 
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange (Future)
Up close and personal with the iPhone 17 Pro Max
In fact, we've spent some quality hands-on time with every new handset in the Apple iPhone 17 series, and that includes the big, powerful, redesigned iPhone 17 Pro Max.
 
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Our first impressions of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro
 
 
9 hidden iPhone 17 features Apple didn't mention
 
The Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple has some new AirPods Pro earbuds to show off (Apple)
Here's why you might buy the Apple AirPods Pro 3
There's a lot to talk about when it comes to the new AirPods Pro 3, but the most compelling reasons to upgrade to the new earbuds might also be the most boring ones.
 
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: should you upgrade?
 
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Audio
 
Spotify Lossless
Spotify music is now available in better quality (Spotify)
Spotify Lossless has finally launched
Spotify has been promising us lossless audio for five years, and the update is finally here: Premium users now get access to the higher-quality streams as part of their subscriptions.
 
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Today's best deals, hand-picked by TechRadar's experts
 
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The best iPhone Air deals going live on Friday
The super-thin iPhone Air was the star of Apple's big launch event, and preorders go live this Friday – and if you want one, we've rounded up the best preorder deals at US and UK carriers.
 
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Preorder the AirPods Pro 3 for as low as $120 with a trade-in at Best Buy
 
 
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Computing
 
Windows 11 login screen
More changes are coming to Windows 11 (Future)
5 new features in the latest Windows 11 update
Another substantial update is rolling out now for Windows 11 users, and we've picked out the five best features you can look forward to – though there is a downside to be aware of.
 
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Cameras
 
The DJI Action 2
The DJI Osmo Nano could be similar to the DJI Action 2, shown here (Future)
The next DJI action camera has leaked again
Keep an eye on DJI, because according to a fresh leak the company is about to launch a new Osmo Nano action camera that can record video from some very small spaces.
 
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