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Apple Unveils iPhone Air, N1 Chip & AirPods Pro 3 | Anthropic Adds File Creation

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September 10, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

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  • Claude can now generate and edit files like Excel sheets, documents, presentations, and PDFs directly from prompts or uploaded data.

  • This feature makes output immediately usable, saving time that would otherwise be spent on formatting or manual conversion.

  • Files are created in a sandboxed environment with limited internet access, ensuring safety but also requiring users to be mindful of security risks.

  • Apple introduced the iPhone Air, its thinnest (around 5.5 mm) and lightest (~145 g) iPhone ever.

  • It replaces the “Plus” model, starting at $999, with preorders open and sales beginning September 19.

  • The device focuses on sleek design and portability, though some features are pared back compared to the iPhone 17.

  • Apple unveiled the N1 chip, combining Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread into a single in-house component.

  • It replaces third-party chips to improve wireless reliability and performance for features like AirDrop and Hotspot.

  • The N1 is included across new Apple devices such as the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro models.

  • Researchers at the University of Florida have built a chip that could change everything by using light instead of electricity for a core AI function.

  • By etching microscopic lenses directly onto silicon, they’ve enabled laser-powered computations that cut power use dramatically while maintaining near-perfect accuracy.

  • Apple revealed the AirPods Pro 3, featuring improved active noise cancellation marketed as the “world’s best.”

  • The earbuds introduce new health features, including heart rate monitoring and hearing tests.

  • They are priced at $299, available for preorder immediately, with shipping set for late September.

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