The Vergecast The orange iPhone stole the show
329 snips
Sep 10, 2025 
Joining the conversation are Allison Johnson, a tech reporter at The Verge focused on the new iPhone Air and 17 series, Victoria Song, who dives into the allure of AirPods Pro 3 and new Apple Watch models, and Jake Kastrenakes, sharing his firsthand experience at an Apple event. They explore the excitement around the striking orange iPhone 17 Pro, discuss the cutting-edge camera features and advancements in smartphone technology, and highlight the appeal of Apple's latest wearables, all while reflecting on the chaos and excitement of product launches.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
‘Optical Quality’ As Sensor Cropping
- Apple uses high-res sensors and cropping to offer simulated optical focal lengths rather than true multiple optics.
- The hosts warn this is marketing-heavy but can still improve everyday zooming behavior.
Consider Upgrading To AirPods Pro 3
- Try the AirPods Pro 3 if you want improved ANC, fit, and standalone workout tracking.
- Victoria Song highlights IP57, heart-rate sensors, and better ANC as practical upgrade reasons.
SE3 Becomes The Mainstream Smartwatch
- The SE3 narrows the gap with the Series model by adding always-on display and other core features at $249.
- V argues Apple is positioning SE as the mainstream smartwatch while Series focuses on health.