AwesomeCast 749: Apple iPhone 17 Lineup EXPLAINED: Pro Camera Tricks, AirPods Translation, Watch Ultra 3

This week on the AwesomeCast, cohosts Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar unpack the latest tech and pop culture mash-ups:

• AirPods Pro 3 – live translation directly in your ear, plus fitness tracking without a watch.

• Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3 & Ultra 3 – high blood pressure alerts, longer battery life, and satellite SOS for explorers.

• iPhone 17 lineup – the base model gets brighter and smarter, the ultrathin iPhone 17 Air caters to minimalists, and the Pro/Pro Max add pro-grade camera tricks, Apple Log 2, ProRes RAW, genlock, vapor-chamber cooling, and up to 2TB of storage.

• Sesame Street on YouTube – hundreds of episodes coming in January 2026 to YouTube Kids.

• Holiday LEGO sets – the cozy Gingerbread AT-AT and the massive 9,023-piece UCS Death Star.

As always, we highlight the tools and toys that keep creators inspired, from Apple’s new cross-body iPhone strap to quirky seasonal gear like Katie’s glow-in-the-dark Hello Kitty Halloween backpack.

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