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3 October 2025

This update of EveryMac.com features complete details and benchmarks for the new iPhone models, complete specs and identifiers for the new Apple Watch models, and a comprehensive update to the iPhone Q&A to not only completely cover this year's devices, but also to help you get more out of older ones. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.

iPhone 17 Pro/iPhone 17 Pro Max - Cosmic Orange
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The iPhone Q&A answers "What are the major differences between the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air? Which is best for me?" and "Which iPhone models still support physical SIM cards? Are all current iPhone models eSIM only now?" and more than 100 other questions about new and old iPhones alike.

EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contribute info. It's appreciated always.

If you bought, or buy, a new iPhone or Apple Watch, please get in touch and send in its identifiers. Non-personal information can be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.

For those interested in saving money, site sponsor OWC has a wide selection of used and refurbished iPhone and Apple Watch devices, including current and just discontinued models, but only while supplies last.

New Q&As

A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:

What are the major differences between the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air? Which is best for me?
What are the major differences between the iPhone 15 (2023), iPhone 16 (2024), and iPhone 17 (2025)? Aren't these iPhone models basically the same?
What are the "pros and cons" of the iPhone Air? Is it the best iPhone? Who is it for, really?
Which iPhone models still support physical SIM cards? Are all current iPhone models eSIM only now?
How can you add external storage to the iPhone? Which iPhone models are compatible with which types of storage?
What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone? Is it even possible to use an external keyboard with these devices?

For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.

Today in Mac History

Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include:

September 20, 1989: The long-lived and popular Macintosh IIci.
September 27, 2005: The fastest PowerPC Mac mini models.

For additional history, see EveryMac.com's Mac History section.

Additions & Changes:

Comprehensively updated the iPhone Q&A to completely cover the latest models, current iOS support details, new upgrade options, and more.

Added complete specs, identifiers, and benchmarks:

Added complete specs and identifiers:

Updated specification listings:

Updated site features:

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