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Top Stories: iOS 17, iPhone 15, and New Apple Watches Released

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There may not have been a media event this week, but that doesn't mean things weren't incredibly busy in the Apple world. The week kicked off with the official release of iOS 17 and related updates, and then there was a daily trickle of media reviews for all of the incoming new hardware.

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It all culminated with Friday's launch of the iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models, and the tweaked AirPods Pro with USB-C case. There's been lots to unpack with all of this, so read on for all the details!

iOS 17 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide

Following over three months of beta testing, iOS 17 was released on Monday for the iPhone XS and newer. The free software update includes a wide range of new features and changes, so check out our iOS 17 mega guide for our comprehensive coverage of everything new.

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Apple also released iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17, while macOS Sonoma will be released on Tuesday.

Just Install iOS 17? Here's 12 Things to Do First

After installing iOS 17 on your iPhone, check out our list of 12 things to do first in order to take full advantage of the update's key new features and configure some of the new settings that are available.

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We've also rounded up some popular iPhone and Apple Watch apps that have already been updated with support for interactive Home Screen widgets and some other new iOS 17 and watchOS 10 features.

iPhone 15 Pro Reviews: Improvements Go Beyond USB-C

The new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are here! Ahead of Friday's launch, the first reviews of the devices were shared by select media outlets and YouTube channels. Make sure to check out our unboxing and early hands-on video, as well as our top five reasons why you might want to opt for the iPhone 15 Pro Max at the top of the lineup.

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We've also rounded up early reviews of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, and the updated AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case.

Warning: Update Your iPhone 15 to iOS 17.0.2 Before Transferring Data From Another iPhone

If you are just unboxing an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max, make sure to update the device to iOS 17.0.2 before transferring data to the device from another iPhone, or else you might encounter issues.

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An update notice screen appears early in the setup process, but don't skip this step or you might find your brand-new iPhone 15 stuck on the Apple logo screen and you'll have to connect it to a computer to restore it.

iPhone 15 Pro vs. 15 Pro Max Buyer's Guide: 10 Differences Compared

Over the past week, we have been sharing a series of Buyer's Guides to help customers with their purchasing decisions, including one for the iPhone 15 Pro vs. the iPhone 15 Pro Max that compares 10 major differences between the devices.

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We've also shared guides for the iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Ultra 2, and more, all of which are listed on th... Click here to read rest of article

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The 15 Pro is lighter but not super noticeable. Because Verizon gave me $830 for a four year old phone is really the only reason I upgraded... and, my battery life is suffering on my older phone and the latency is becoming obvious. Yeah I can't upgrade for three years and they made me pick a new plan, but the plan was cheaper than the one I was on.
 
iPhone 15 Pro. The first impression is quite negative.
Cons:
• The craftsmanship is noticeably worse than 13 Pro I had before - sharp(er) physical edges of the buttons make me think of something not finished and ready, and the phone feels in hand like an aesthetically low-style object.
• The transition from an old phone to a new one took 7 (seven) attempts - errors stopping the process, hanging for hours. From the smooth and easy transfer through the backup/recovery process, I remember, it became a little multi-hour nightmare.
• The screen looks less sharp than the previous gen. Maybe those are new hideous fonts introduced with iOS 17.
• The mute switch converted into the button already being pressed accidentally in my pocket in one day's use. Thinking about disabling this button for good.

The only hope is that with time the new (and hopefully practical) functionality will overweight and allow for forgiveness..
But for now, setting that Moodness tracker to - Disappointed with Apple.
 
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iPhone 15 Pro. The first impression is quite negative.
Cons:
• The craftsmanship is noticeably worse than 13 Pro I had before - sharp(er) physical edges of the buttons make me think of something not finished and ready, and the phone feels in hand like an aesthetically low-style object.
• The transition from an old phone to a new one took 7 (seven) attempts - errors stopping the process, hanging for hours. From the smooth and easy transfer through the backup/recovery process, I remember, it became a little multi-hour nightmare.
• The screen looks less sharp than the previous gen. Maybe those are new hideous fonts introduced with iOS 17.
• The mute switch converted into the button already being pressed accidentally in my pocket in one day's use. Thinking about disabling this button for good.

The only hope is that with time the new (and hopefully practical) functionality will overweight and allow for forgiveness..
But for now, setting that Moodness tracker to - Disappointed with Apple.
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The only thing seamless was the E-Sim auto transferring. I ended up with a total fresh install, iCloud would hang ... it could never see my 12 pro max after sim swap. Now its perfect, exactly set up, took 2 days.
 
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I’m surprised how much lighter my iPhone 15 pro max compares to my last pro max. Idk the exact weight but it feels a lot lighter. I also feel like the keyboard has gotten better. There were several versions of iOS in a row I thought the keyboard experience kept getting worse.
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Now you can be additionally surprised when the back glass of your iPhone 15 pro max breaks.
But it just accidentally happens that Apple has lowered the price of these from 500 to 200 USD and made it easier to replace.
 
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is it me or on the iphone 13 (my case), the UI it's kinda laggish...it happened when i swipe down for control center on apps, sometimes it's comes down with a bit of stutter, but after 2,3 times of swipe, it's ok
 
People are being harsh on the 15 Pro, and maybe its because they have a 14 Pro or something. I'm coming from a 13 Mini, and I have to say the speed, build quality, features, screen, camera and battery life were worth the upgrade, I'm very pleased. The always on screen is way more useful than I anticipated, especially when I'm driving and the screen is locked.
 
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People are being harsh on the 15 Pro, and maybe its because they have a 14 Pro or something. I'm coming from a 13 Mini, and I have to say the speed, build quality, features, screen, camera and battery life were worth the upgrade, I'm very pleased. The always on screen is way more useful than I anticipated, especially when I'm driving and the screen is locked.
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Yea. Remember to buy a special cloth to clean your phone as well.
https://twitter.com/x/status/1702738762294296985
 
iPhone 15 Pro Max is nice to hold an no issues with reachablity. From the store demo on black

That said iOS 17 is not happy with iMessage apps it used to be you could arrange apps and choose which are listed. I am also concerned with a fast charge or a good 25 min of content viewing a that the phone does become warm.

Watch OS 10 im not happy at all they got rid of the dock and all menuse seem slow As soon as you put the watch on the unlock it with the iPhone takes a good 10 seconds to get the notification on Digital Island rather than it used to open quicker.
 
Are you guys aware iOS keep reactivating deactivated options. Like Bluetooth, but now also Location Services and Data Collection under Location Services.
 
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