Sep 25th 2025
iOS Today 771
Hands On With the New iPhone
Hosted by
Mikah Sargent,
Rosemary Orchard
Why iPhone 17 Pro Feels Cooler (and Not Just the Looks)
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Mikah and Rosemary share candid reactions to Apple’s latest iPhone, revealing why features like the vapor cooling, revamped cameras, and an unexpectedly handy crossbody strap might change how you use your phone day to day.
- Hands-on experiences with iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max and launch day delivery
- Setup process: phone-to-phone transfer vs iCloud and USB-C cable speeds
- Cooler operation, aluminum unibody, and vapor cooling
- 48MP sensors, 8x optical zoom, and new selfie features
- Camera and action button: usability, custom settings, and accessibility tricks
- Crossbody strap and tech woven case: practicality, design, and user reactions
- Accessory talk: screen protectors, AirPods Pro 3, and lanyard compatibility
- Performance bumps: chip responsiveness, battery life, wifi 7 first impressions
- Color and model picks: regrets, capacity choices, and Air vs. Pro Max debate
- News: Apple Restore Fund is investing in California redwoods for carbon removal
- Feedback segment: integrating task management with calendar apps
- App Caps: Apple TechWoven case and Spigen glass screen protectors
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Links
- Green TechWoven case under a black light:
- iPhone 17 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe – Green
- Apple launches new project to protect and restore California redwood forest - Apple
- Spigen AluminaCore Tempered Glass Screen Protector [Glas.tR EZ Fit] designed for iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 | iPhone 16 Pro [2 Pack] 9H+ Hardness, Aluminum-Enhanced Durability (affiliate)