All articles tagged with #iphone 17 pro
Apple TV will broadcast the LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo MLS match on May 23 at 7:30 PM PT, filmed entirely with iPhone 17 Pro devices. Fifteen iPhones will capture everything from warmups to crowd shots at Dignity Health Sports Park, marking the first major live pro-sports event shot entirely with smartphones and continuing Apple’s iPhone-first production approach used in MLB Friday Night Baseball and MLS broadcasts.
CNET tested 33 phones and found the iPhone 17 Pro is the fastest overall charger thanks to its balanced wired (40W) and wireless (Qi2.2) speeds, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers the fastest wired charging at 60W. The iPhone 17 Pro also led wireless charging in their tests (55% in 30 minutes) aided by magnets. Silicon-carbon batteries (e.g., OnePlus 15) can reach very high speeds but are not widely available in the US. Apple shows the most consistent fast charging across its lineup; overall speed depends on charger compatibility and battery size, not just the phone’s max spec.
Blackmagic Camera 3.3 adds an Apple Watch companion that lets solo creators monitor video, start/stop recording, toggle LUTs, and adjust key settings from the wrist, while keeping the app free and packed with pro tools—manual shutter and white balance, LUTs, scopes, stabilization, 10-bit ProRes, open-gate capture for vertical/horizontal output, and ProRes RAW on iPhone 17 Pro with an external SSD; it also supports live control via ATEM Mini with the Blackmagic ProDock, making it a strong option for vloggers and independent shooters.
Some iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air owners report a charging issue where after the battery fully drains, plugging in a USB-C charger fails to wake the device or show a charging indicator. Reports are surfacing on Reddit and iFixit, but the root cause and scope remain unclear. Apple has not publicly commented, and the problem persists into iOS 26.4.1/26.4.2 for some users. A MagSafe workaround revived one device, suggesting it may be hit-or-miss rather than universal.
Blackmagic Design’s Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3 now includes an Apple Watch companion app to start/stop recording and monitor framing remotely, plus ATEM Mini control when connected via the ProDock. The setup enables using an iPhone as a full broadcast camera with hands-off tripod control, featuring focus/zoom, color correction, and ProRes RAW stabilization, making solo creators’ live productions more capable.
Ookla Speedtest data suggest Apple's iPhone Air is more popular in user-initiated tests than the iPhone 17 Pro and outsamples Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge by roughly 3-to-1 in the US, with even larger margins in Europe. The data are speedtest samples, not official sales, but they imply the Air is a stronger “slim flagship” contender and could push Apple to a second-gen Air and rethink the Plus model strategy for future iPhone lineups. Samsung’s S25 Edge remains comparatively niche in many markets.
MacRumors is running a giveaway with Lululook to win an iPhone 17 Pro and a 3-in-1 Charging Station that supports 25W Qi charging for iPhone 16/17, plus 5W each for Apple Watch and AirPods. The charger folds into a compact puck, ships with a 45W adapter and USB-C cable, and comes in several colors. Entry is open to US, UK, and Canada residents aged 18+ from March 13–20, with a random winner announced around March 20 who must respond within 48 hours; taxes are the winner’s responsibility.
DxOMark finds the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new 200 MP main camera improves detail and low‑light noise versus the S25 Ultra, and skin tones are better, but it still trails the iPhone 17 Pro in detail and noise; autofocus may miss faces and bokeh artifacts appear, while the other rear cameras remain largely unchanged.
Sandmarc launches a Tetraprism 72mm lens that adds 3x optical magnification to the iPhone 17 Pro's built‑in tetraprism telephoto, delivering up to 24x zoom (12x at 48MP; 24x at 24MP); requires a third‑party camera app, compatible with iPhone 16 Pro/Max and 15 Pro Max; weighs 180g; pricing $299 for the 72mm lens (and $249 for the 48mm).
Purchases of the new iPhone 17 Pro are rising in Gaza, with many buyers being displaced and unemployed, as the compact phones are easier to import than bulkier aid supplies. There are concerns about Israel using phones for surveillance, and despite limited official channels, phones are being sold at high prices, highlighting ongoing tensions over imports and aid in Gaza.
The iPhone 17 Pro has improved camera features but has removed the Night mode option in Portrait mode, a feature available on previous Pro models, which may disappoint users who rely on low-light portrait photography.
Mophie has launched new Juice Pack charging cases designed for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro, providing additional battery life for these devices.
The article showcases the best community-submitted images of the iPhone 17 Pro, highlighting its upgraded camera system with 48MP lenses and improved telephoto zoom, along with an 18MP front camera, emphasizing the phone's photography capabilities.
Apple is expected to have a nearly $140 billion holiday quarter, with new retail displays, an OLED screen overhaul for several iPads and MacBook Air, and upcoming releases of iOS 26.1 and 26.2. The company is also working on a vapor chamber for the iPad Pro in 2027.
The article compares the camera performance of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL across various scenarios, highlighting that both phones offer excellent but distinct photo qualities, with the iPhone generally providing more vibrant images and the Pixel favoring natural tones. Neither has a clear overall winner, and the choice depends on user preference and ecosystem, though the Pixel's performance is more muted and naturalistic.