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Apple Launches New iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods At Annual Event
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
Apple launched new products during its annual product launch event on Tuesday. The tech giant unveiled a new smartphone model, the iPhone Air—its thinnest iPhone to date—as well as new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Apple introduced its latest iPhone models, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air at its annual product-launch event.
- The new AirPods Pro 3 include AI-powered live translations.
- The tech company also introduced three new watches: Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3.
According to the New York Times , Apple introduced its latest series of smartphones, which includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro models—with major camera upgrades, including three 48-megapixel lenses with enhanced zoom—and the iPhone 17 Air, a light 0.22-inch-thin device with only a single rear camera lens.
AirPods Pro 3, the new Apple Watch lineup, iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and the all-new iPhone Air—here’s everything we just announced! pic.twitter.com/EDPNjpoUW8 — Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 9, 2025
The new devices are expected to be more resistant to scratches and cracks compared to previous models, as these include a Ceramic Shield 2 coating. The new iPhones—and other devices—will go on sale September 19, with preorders beginning this Friday. They will also come in new colors, such as orange.
Pricing starts at $800 for the iPhone 17 with 256 GB of storage, $1,000 for the iPhone Air, and $1,100 for the iPhone 17 Pro. The new models also feature improved batteries and Apple Intelligence integration.
Apple also introduced new earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3, which include AI-powered live translation that allows users to communicate in different languages through simultaneous interpretation. The new $250 device can also track heart rate during workouts and offers improvements to its noise cancellation and battery performance.
Apple is bringing Live Translation to the AirPods Pro 3 Best new feature so far today pic.twitter.com/LbnIc8vFMv — Morning Brew ☕️ (@MorningBrew) September 9, 2025
Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 were also unveiled at the event. The new Apple Watch Series 11, a slim watch with 5G connectivity, adds features such as chronic high blood pressure detection and sleep scoring, starting at $399.
The new entry-level model, Apple Watch SE 3, will be sold for $25 and includes similar features to previous versions, a more advanced chip, and enhanced gesture controls.
Ultimately, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, starting at $800, is designed for sporty or physically active users. The device features the largest Apple Watch screen, satellite connectivity, and an enhanced battery that lasts up to 42 hours.
In June, at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple introduced a new software design , Liquid Glass, AI updates, and other features.
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Robinhood Announces Social Media Platform Set To Rival Reddit
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
The popular trading app Robinhood announced this Wednesday, at the HOOD Summit ’25 event in Las Vegas, that it will launch a new social media platform called Robinhood Social.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Robinhood announced that it will launch a new social media platform called Robinhood Social.
- The new platform will include updated information, verified accounts andtransactions, and relevant data to help users trade and make decisions.
- Robinhood Social could pose a threat to Reddit, where many users discuss trading ideas and share portfolios.
According to the official announcement , the fintech company explained that the initiative to build a specialized platform came after learning that Robinhood users rely on social media and online forums to make decisions and navigate the market.
Robinhood aims to offer its users a new platform with “real” updated information and access to relevant content, as well as insights from industry experts.
“We unveiled Robinhood Social, a new trading community within the Robinhood app featuring live, verified trades and authentic profiles, where you can discuss strategies, follow experts, and more,” states the document.
“This is the first social platform where you can trade across stocks, options, futures, crypto, and prediction markets, all without switching apps,” added Robinhood.
Through Robinhood Social, users will also be able to follow politicians, hedge funds, insiders, and other “power players,” even if they are not on the platform, through accounts based on publicly reported trades.
Only selected users in the United States will get access to the new platform early in 2026, for free. The fintech company expects to expand access later.
According to Axios , Robinhood Social—described as a combination of Venmo and the social media platform X—could pose a threat to Reddit, where many users discuss trading ideas, share portfolios, and build communities around stock market discussions.
Robinhood hopes to stand out and compete with other social media networks through its verification feature, as users usually cannot confirm whether the accounts they follow are real or whether the information shared is trustworthy.
OpenAI recently drew attention to Robinhood for offering tokenized equities for OpenAI and SpaceX.
