iPhone 17 Pro schont das Auge besser, ältere Geräte erhalten auch neue Funktionen... Mehr als 10 Dinge, die Apple auf der Vorstellungsveranstaltung nicht erzählt hat

Early in the morning on September 10, 2025, Apple's autumn new product launch event was held. It's fair to say that Apple "squeezed out all the toothpaste" this year without much controversy.

Whether you're tempted to buy or choose to stick with your old device for a few more years, the "Spot the Difference" section of the Apple launch event by SSPAI will arrive as scheduled. Without further ado, let's take a look at what we've found from various sources about things Apple didn't mention at the launch.

The S10 Chip in the New Apple Watch

The new Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE all use the same S10 chip as the Apple Watch Series 10. For the Apple Watch SE, it's a significant upgrade, but for the new Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, it seems a bit "lacking in sincerity."

However, we infer that the S10 chip is most likely a repackaged version of the S9 chip. Previously, multiple media outlets pointed out that the CPUs of the S7 and S6 were identical. When the Apple Watch Series 8 was released, they also noted that the CPU of the S8 chip was the same as that of the S6 and S7.

The Unmissable 4x and 8x Telephoto Lenses

Since the iPhone 15 Pro Max introduced a 5x telephoto lens, many users have complained about the large gap between the main camera and the telephoto lens, resulting in worse shooting performance in the 2x - 5x range compared to older models. Therefore, this year, the 5x telephoto lens on the iPhone 17 Pro series has been replaced with a 4x telephoto lens.

Thanks to the upgrade of the 4x telephoto lens to 48 megapixels, Apple has achieved an 8x optical - level zoom on the iPhone 17 Pro series. That's right, it's similar to the virtual 2x lens created by cropping the center of the main camera.

Unfortunately, the 4K 120fps video shooting introduced on the iPhone 16 Pro is still only supported by the main camera.

The New Tone Curve: Apple Log 2

Since the iPhone 15 Pro series added Log shooting, the title of "the ultimate device for self - media" has been widely circulated. With the release of the iPhone 17 Pro series, Apple Log 2 has officially made its debut, further accelerating the progress of imaging creation.

Currently, there aren't many technical details about Apple Log 2. Apple only stated that "with the support of Apple Log 2, the iPhone 17 Pro can shoot in a wider color gamut in ProRes or HEVC formats, and users can also view and edit the footage using the Log 2 LUT in Final Cut Pro on iPad and Mac."

We hope that Apple will provide the latest technical details about Apple Log 2 in the future.

The Brand - New Photography Style: "Pearlescent"

In 2018, the iPhone XS series caused a "beauty filter controversy" due to issues with the photo algorithm. Apple quickly fixed it through a software update. Although the more "realistic" portrait style is popular among users in Europe and the United States, it's not an advantage for users in East Asia. After all, spending over an hour on makeup only to get a photo with a patchy look like a concrete floor is far from satisfactory.

This year, with the upgrade of the front - facing cameras on the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air, Apple has introduced a photography style called "Pearlescent." This mode can add a natural and soft glow to the skin tone, making the skin look "bright, clear, and radiant."

In terms of experience, "Pearlescent" isn't directly related to traditional beauty filters, but it can significantly improve the problem of the iPhone's original camera over - emphasizing details in facial shots. By brightening the highlights of the skin, it makes the overall look softer and cleaner. Even if some people consider it a beauty function, it's a prudent move by Apple to leave the choice of using and adjusting it to the users.

It's worth noting that the previous - generation iPhone 16 series (except the iPhone 16e) also supports the "Pearlescent" style in the latest iOS 26 beta version.

The New MagSafe External Battery

Although there were many leaks about the iPhone Air before the launch, it has to be said that the real device's delicacy and technological sense are still quite impressive. To pursue thinness and lightness while maintaining battery life, Apple has maximally stacked the internal components of the iPhone Air. However, even so, the battery capacity still seems a bit insufficient.

Apple's solution is to add an external battery to the iPhone Air, and thus we have the long - awaited new MagSafe external battery.

The image is from Apple's official website. You can see that the distance from the MagSafe external battery to the protruding part of the Air is very short.

Although this battery was unveiled with the iPhone Air, it's not limited to this model. It can't be directly attached to other iPhones because it will hit the camera bump. However, it's significantly different from the previous Lightning - interface version. The new USB - C interface can not only charge the iPhone but also provide wired charging for most USB - C devices.

Of course, if you insist on using it for charging, it's not completely impossible. You can attach it horizontally in a T - shape and make it work reluctantly.

The US - Version iPhone with Extra Holes

Since the iPhone 12 started supporting 5G, to adapt to the 5G millimeter - wave communication in the United States, Apple specifically made a pill - shaped antenna hole on the frame to allow the signal to penetrate the metal frame. With technological progress, the millimeter - wave signal of the iPhone 16 series can directly pass through the back glass, so the hole on the previous US - version iPhones was removed, and the space was given to the new camera control button.

However, the situation has changed with the iPhone 17 Pro. Due to the change back to an aluminum unibody design and the relocation of the motherboard to the camera bump area at the top of the device, the millimeter - wave antenna can no longer be placed in the area covered by the glass at the bottom. Apple had to "take a step back" and add the pill - shaped hole back to the top frame of the US - version iPhone 17 Pro.

As for the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air with self - developed basebands, Apple simply removed millimeter - wave support. Fortunately, the 5G network in China doesn't rely on millimeter - waves, so the Chinese - version iPhone 17 Pro doesn't have such holes.

Overall, this issue mainly troubles US users, and we don't need to worry about it.

The "Epic" Upgrade in Charging Power

Can you believe it? The last time Apple officially announced support for 20W fast charging was in 2017 with the iPhone 8 and iPhone X.

Over the years, although Apple has quietly increased the charging power on some models, it has never publicly confirmed it. That's why you've seen the statement "Charge up to 50% in 30 minutes" on the official website for a full 8 years. It wasn't until the release of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro series in 2025 that Apple finally updated it to "Charge up to 50% in 20 minutes."

To meet the fast - charging needs of the new devices, Apple has simultaneously launched a 40W dynamic power adapter (up to 60W). Although Apple didn't elaborate on the official website, thanks to the fact that Apple's product images are all real - shot, we still found some clues.

After processing the above image, we found that this new charger supports AVS (Adjustable Voltage Supply). It can output 15 - 20V 2A (3A DPS), AVS 9 - 15V 2.67A (3A DPS), 9V 3A, and 5V 3A, with a maximum output power of 60W.

AVS is an adjustable voltage supply mode in USB - PD 3.1 / 3.2. The device can request an intermediate voltage in the specified range in steps of 100 mV to optimize energy efficiency and heat performance. In EPR (Extended Power Range, > 100W), AVS allows the device to adjust the voltage in steps from 15V up to the highest fixed voltage the charger can provide (such as 28V, 36V, or 48V).

Comparison of standard PD (red line), PPS (orange area), and AVS (gray area)

In the more common SPR (Standard Power Range, ≤ 100W), AVS allows the device to use AVS starting from 9V, also in steps of 100 mV, and requires more extensive support for AVS in the 27 - 100W power range to improve matching efficiency.

The term "3A DPS" doesn't have a clear definition in the USB - IF specification documents yet. We guess it means Dynamic Power Supply. So, the "3A DPS" mentioned above can be understood as: "When allowed (for example, under sufficient heat - dissipation conditions), this charger can allocate up to 3A."

The good news is that AVS is a new feature of the PD 3.1 / 3.2 standard, and Apple hasn't adopted a proprietary protocol. The bad news is that the fast - charging compatibility of the iPhone 17 is still uncertain. For example, does activating the latest fast - charging definitely require AVS? Can PPS, which is widely used on Android devices, work? What about standard PD? We'll have to wait until after the release to find out.

As for the iPhone Air, it still sticks to the old description of "Charge up to 50% in 30 minutes." In addition to a slightly lower wired charging power, the wireless charging power of the iPhone Air is also limited to 20W, instead of the 25W of the Qi 2.2 standard. If you use the MagSafe external battery to wirelessly charge the iPhone Air, the power is also limited to within 12W.

New Features for Older Devices

Although Apple emphasized the hypertension alert feature of the Apple Watch and the real - time translation function of the AirPods Pro 3 at the launch, in fact, these features can also be used on older devices after upgrading to the new system. There's no need to rush to buy the new models for these features.

Specifically, in addition to the Apple Watch Series 11, the hypertension alert feature can also be used on the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 after upgrading to watchOS 26 and passing local regulatory approvals. After all, they all use the same CPU as the S9 chip.

The sleep scoring feature also supports models such as the Apple Watch Series 6 or newer, the second - generation Apple Watch SE or newer, and the Apple Watch Ultra. It's also compatible with third - party health devices with sleep - tracking capabilities.

The real - time translation feature supports the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. It has to be said that AirPods Pro 2 users are really lucky as they haven't missed any updates in three years. But don't get too excited yet. This real - time translation feature can only be used in conjunction with an iPhone with Apple Intelligence enabled. And even if your iPhone has Apple Intelligence, it doesn't support Chinese. According to Apple, the languages supported for real - time translation using AirPods are English (UK, US), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain). Chinese support will be available later this year.

Also, if users are in the EU and their Apple accounts are also located in the EU, they can't use the real - time translation feature with AirPods.

The iPhone 17 Series Is More Eye - Friendly

Since the iPhone switched to OLED screens, it has been using PWM dimming, which has made some users with sensitive eyes uncomfortable. However, on the