Engadget review recap: iPhone 17 lineup, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11 and more

Last week's Apple event meant we were in for a barrage of reviews this week. We spent lots of time putting the iPhone 17 family, including the new iPhone Air, through its paces. We also tested the AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 that were unveiled just over a week ago. In non-Apple reviews, there's in-depth analysis of a premium Chromebook and the latest Tamagotchi device. Read on to catch up on everything you might've missed over the last few weeks.

Apple iPhone Air

• Exquisite design
• Surprisingly good battery life
• Gorgeous display
• Strong titanium frame

• Mono speaker
• Single rear camera
• No mmWave 5G support

Apple replaced the iPhone 16 Plus with the ultra-thin iPhone Air, but the new phone is more than just a gimmick. As senior reviews writer Sam Rutherford observed, the company opted for sleekness with a ...