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 Apple's new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch SE 3, and AirPods Pro 3 launch this Friday, September 19, which is either today or tomorrow depending on your time zone.
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Although the mammoth Intel-Nvidia deal has ramifications both for the data center as well as the PC, it's the integration of Nvidia's GPU and Intel's CPU that will be the most impactful. And while that could affect Intel's desktop SOC roadmap that includes integrated CPUs, the most natural fit is how it will affect Intel's mobile roadmap.
According to both companies, "Intel will build and offer to the market x86 system-on-chips (SOCs) that integrate NVIDIA RTX GPU chiplets," the companies said. "These new x86 RTX SOCs will power a wide range of PCs that demand integration of world-class CPUs and GPUs."
Essentially, the deal pairs two of the biggest names in the notebook chip market. Intel. though it has suffered market-share losses in the desktop space, controls just under 80 percent of the mobile PC processor market, according to Mercury Research. Nvidia, meanwhile, owns a 94 percent share in discrete graphics chips, and gaming laptops that do include AMD silicon usually do so as part of the CPU, not the GPU — even though AMD's mobile "Fire Range" HX3D offers the advantages of its Ryzen X3D desktop cousins. AMD also has another problem:
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That changed after I tested Apple's soon-to-arrive AirPods Pro 3, the successor to my frequently used AirPods Pro 2. Don't get me wrong—I still prefer the Sony cans for late-night Apple TV streaming sessions. (I'll discuss my issues with the AirPods Max in a moment.) But if I'm hankering for a midnight movie and I don't want to deal with the MDR-V6's cumbersome coiled cord, the surprisingly powerful AirPods Pro 3 are making me rethink my "no earbuds" policy when it comes to streaming.
Slated to go on sale Friday for $249 and packed with features like heart rate sensors, better water resistance (IP57, versus IP54 for the AirPods Pro 2), Live Translation (a feature that also works on other AirPods models), and up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled, the AirPods Pro 3 arrive with a revamped multiport acoustic architecture that promises pumped-up bass and a wider, more immersive soundstage. Other audio improvements include ear tips rotated inward for a better fit, as well as foam-infused microspheres that dial up the ANC.
Boiling it all down, the AirPods Pro 3 sound both bigger and deeper than their predecessors, and it's the "bigger" aspect that make
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 Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.0.1, according to a private account on X with a proven track record of sharing information about future iOS versions.
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 Over the past few months, there have been rumors about a more affordable MacBook powered by an iPhone processor launching in late 2025 or early 2026. However, it is not entirely clear yet whether the laptop will have an A18 Pro or A19 Pro chip.
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 Apple's AirPods Pro 3 offer the first redesign of the popular earbuds and add dedicated fitness features, but how do they compare to the previous generations and should you upgrade?
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 Tom's Guide this week published the results of its iPhone Air vs. iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max battery life test, which involves continuous web browsing over 5G. Each model was set to 150 nits of display brightness.
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 The AirPods Pro 3 use an Acoustic Seal Test to check the fit of ear tips, according to a new Apple support document. Apple says that the Acoustic Seal Test will ensure that you're using the proper ear tip size for the best sound quality and noise cancellation.
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New photos leaked from the FCC appear to confirm that an Xbox-branded handheld gaming console is coming soon. A listing shows two versions of ASUS's ROG Ally 2 handheld, a dark model with a dedicated Xbox labeled button at the top left and a white version with the same button blacked out. The latter could carry a different function or be removed altogether from the production model, according to the leak (related to Wi-Fi modules) from Videocardz seen by The Verge.
The models otherwise look identical but carry different specs, according to other parts of the listing. Both have 7-inch 120Hz displays, but the ROG Ally 2 Xbox version (RC73X1) will come with an AMD 8-Core 36W Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 64GB LPDDR5X memory, while the regular model (RC73YA) will pack an AMD 4-core 20W AMD Aeirth Plus chip (memory unknown). Compared to the ROG Ally, the Rog Ally 2 has a thicker design and more rounded grips. It also offers a pair of USB-C controllers, along with HDMI and 3.5mm connectors, according to the rear view.
It's not yet known what the Xbox button will do, but Microsoft is expected to add features like support for the Xbox Game Bar, Play Anywhere functionality and Game Pass Ultimate. It could go even deeper, possibly launching the Xbox app on Windows, according to Videocardz. Some peripherals like the
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