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Phone Repair Guru disassembled an iPhone 17 Air to remove the rear glass and reveal what’s inside – a more difficult task than normal due to the phone’s curved camera region, which required a delicate touch. He documented every step, turning a rather simple disassembly into a nail-biter that eventually paid off with some pretty spectacular results.
Marques Brownlee recently put the spotlight on a comparison that’s been on everyone’s radar – the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max versus the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both devices are vying for the top spot in the smartphone world, but what stands out about Xiaomi is that they seem to be on a mission to match Apple’s polish – but also to push past it in some key areas.
Akko has established itself as a manufacturer of keyboards and related components, such as clickable switches and keycaps in a variety of colors. The MetaKey is the company’s most recent use of such expertise. It’s a physical keyboard that attaches to the bottom of your iPhone and allows you to text without the on-screen keyboard getting in the way. More space above your words. It’s similar to how earlier BlackBerry phones worked, with thumbs dancing over buttons rather than glass.
A few years ago, a startup called Alice Camera promised to put the power of a dedicated camera in the palm of your hand with the everyday convenience of a smartphone. Delays happened, the world changed and the project disappeared into the ether; but the same minds are back with something even better: Caira. Camera Intelligence’s new device attaches to your iPhone like a trusty sidekick and has a Micro Four Thirds sensor four times the size of the one in the current iPhone 17 Pro.
Mobile creators, rejoice! Lexar’s ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD has landed, with speed, durability and a clever magnetic design that snaps onto your iPhone. This is a tool for those who push their phones to capture high quality video, from YouTubers to filmmakers. With MagSafe compatibility and lightning fast performance, the ES5 is a must have for any creator’s arsenal.
If you’ve been scrolling through the complaints about the Apple Air MagSafe Battery, you’re not alone. At $99 it’s the kind of price tag that makes you pause mid-scroll and wonder if someone’s joking. Then there’s this other option: the 5000mAh MOVE SPEED 0.3″ Ultra Slim MagSafe Portable Power Bank, for $20.99 (was $29.99).
Adobe just released Premiere for iPhone, a free app that turns your phone into an editing machine. Download it from the App Store today and get the basics for free. Creators who use the desktop version will recognize the tools, but everything is optimized for the small screen.
Kirk Mihelakos, a filmmaker with an eye for detail, took the iPhone 17 Pro and turned San Francisco into a visual poem. His short 4.2K video, shot using the phone’s new Open Gate feature, captures the city’s foggy hills, vibrant markets and sunlit bay with a clarity that’s almost too good for a phone.
