The Engadget Podcast iPhone Air and 17 review + Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses
Sep 19, 2025
Join Senior Writer Sam Rutherford as he delves into Apple's sleek iPhone Air, highlighting its titanium design, impressive battery life, and the exciting camera features. He also discusses how the iPhone 17 Pro stands out with its camera upgrades and the base model's great value. As for Meta's latest venture, Sam evaluates the Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, sparking debate about their potential and privacy implications. Will these gadgets change the way we connect, or are they just a tech tease?
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Pro Emphasizes Cameras And Cooling
- The iPhone 17 Pro focuses on camera and thermal upgrades like an A19 Pro chip and vapor chamber.
- Devendra and Sam argue this makes the Pro the choice for creators who need peak performance and cooling.
Don't Buy Older iPhones For Future AI
- Evaluate whether older iPhones will run future AI features before upgrading purely for AI hopes.
- Sam cautions AI features are tightly tied to newer silicon and may not port well to older chips.
Meta Ray‑Ban Pairs A Bright AR Eye With A Wristband
- Meta's Ray-Ban Display mixes a single-eye AR display with a wristband for gesture input, aiming to replace phone interactions.
- Devendra notes the glasses are thick but the display claims very high brightness and single-eye content.
