The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max offer better battery life than their predecessors, an improved ultrawide lens, and a new camera button. However, Apple Intelligence is still in beta, and charging speeds remain unchanged.
Apple's AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation offer good sound and call quality, but at $179, they come awfully close to the AirPods Pro 2's price when on sale. The Pro 2 provides better ANC, a more secure fit, and longer battery life.
A new API, if leveraged, will force users to use Play Store versions instead
A hot potato: Apple's infamous "walled garden" approach is often cited as an example of limiting consumer freedom, but it seems the Android ecosystem is erecting restrictive fences as well. The most recent development in this direction is Google supercharging its Play Integrity API to give developers more power to block apps installed outside the Play Store.
The Pixel Watch 3 now offers a larger 45mm size, improved battery life, and enhanced health and fitness capabilities. Reviewers suggest it's finally becoming the Apple Watch for Android users.