The iPhone 17 will be presented on Tuesday 9 September, but what will the improvements be? You can read this and more in this week’s news overview!
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: these are the differences we expect
Now that the iPhone 17 is almost presented, it is high time to list all the important improvements compared to the iPhone 16. That way you already know if switching is worth you!
→ So much better the iPhone 17
New chip in iPhone 17 promises several improvements
The iPhone 17 gets a new chip. This A19 chip is again a bit more energy efficient than the previous chip and that of course has a positive effect on the battery life. But this is of course not the only advantage that the new chip entails.
→ These improvements are also coming
Camera of the iPhone 17 gets considerable upgrade
Apple is releasing four iPhones again this year, according to rumors the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max are planned. All devices not only receive a new processor, but also improved cameras with a nice upgrade!
→ This will change!
Watchos 26 Release: On this date you can update your Apple Watch
September will be a fun month for owners of an Apple Watch. Because then also Watchos 26, the new operating system for your Apple Watch appears. Apple recently announced the date of the next keynote. And that is why we now also know when Watchos 26 becomes available.
→ And these functions are coming
iPhone 17 Air: We know this about the new device so far
The iPhone 17 Air is the most innovative iPhone in years. The new device comes instead of the iPhone 17 Plus. A lot of rumors have already appeared and refuted, so it is high time to put everything together clearly.
→ This will be the iPhone 17 Air!
These 3 functions make Google Maps even better (if you switch them on)
Google Maps is one of the most used navigation services on the iPhone. Together with Apple cards, the application is the way to find the way via your iPhone. Do you use the navigation service regularly? Then call in these three functions, so that you get even more out of the application!
→ DYou should turn on
WhatsApp gets a new function (which nobody will use)
It is always nice when WhatsApp gets new functions, but then it must be functions that you will actually use. For example, WhatsApp has status updates with which you can share photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours, but not many people use it. And Meta is going to tinker with this now.
→ This will change at WhatsApp
The battery of the iPhone 17 lasts a lot longer
In general, the battery is getting a little better with every new iPhone. But how much better does the battery of the iPhone 17 actually get? We have compared the batteries of previous iPhones and can pretty well predict how good battery will be in the new iPhone.
→ The iPhone 17 battery is so much better
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