Apple Watch Ultra & AirPods Pro 2 reviews, iPhone 14 Pro in-depth

iPhone 14 Pro Max review on the AppleInsider Podcast

Reviewers across the worlds of technology, diving, and sport have been trying out the Apple Watch Ultra — and most agree it's one of the best Apple Watches to date. Its many merits, including amazing battery life, are going to have an impact on the future of the whole Apple Watch lineup.

Then the AirPods Pro 2 are also on their way, and reviews have been positive, too. The improved audio and ANC modes are both exciting features, even for owners of the original AirPods Pro.

It's all about new hardware this week on the AppleInsider podcast. As well as everything else, there's the iPhone 14 Pro Max and our deep-dive review examines what exactly makes its new cameras better. There are some negative aspects, too, like the continued use of the Lightning port even after ten years, plus an overall ageing design.

Turning to software, though, the Apple Podcasts app has been getting some criticism but really isn't that bad once you figure out how to navigate it. Your hosts discuss Apple's app and how it differs from third-party apps they've tried.

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