#iphone accessories

When I switched to the new iPhone 17 Pro Max, it also meant that I had to try the Apple wearables, like the AirPod Pro 3 and the Apple Watch 11. Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 refine the formula of Apple’s premium in-ear buds while quietly doubling down on one thing: they really only make full sense if you are already in the iPhone ecosystem. Paired with an iPhone 17 series, they feel less like an accessory and more like an extension of the phone itself. The case itself looks similar, but now carries a built-in speaker and improved water resistance, which becomes important once you start using the new Precision Finding features with your iPhone. Transparency Mode gets smarter too, especially when paired with an iPhone running the latest iOS. What really ties AirPods Pro 3 to the iPhone is the software layer. Adaptive EQ constantly retunes low to high frequencies in real time based on the actual fit in your ears, and it does this using processing on the H2 chip plus data from your iPhone. You use the TrueDepth camera on your iPhone to scan your head and ears, and the phone then creates a custom spatial profile that makes Dolby Atmos tracks and supported content sound more natural and less like a gimmick. Read more in our articles including "5 Reasons why the AirPods Pro 3 works best with your iPhone" and "Removing the Earphones and Charger: The Good and The Bad".