As we reported before, NASA almost didn't approve the iPhone 17 Pro Max to go on board the Artemis II spacecraft into space. It has been a few days since the launch, and the Apple flagship is already drawing attention, not just for its expected hardware upgrades but for its surprising appearance in space photography.

In one of the most unexpected tech crossovers this year, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is heading beyond Earth, with multiple units reportedly flying aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission. Yes, the same flagship smartphone sitting in your pocket is now part of a real space mission.

Well-known tech blogger Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) recently released a comparison video, putting the rear camera photo effects of the original iPhone all the way to the latest iPhone 17 side by side, which sparked heated discussions among netizens. That said, what should you know about it?

The iPhone 17 Pro emerged as the grand winner in the Best Smartphone category at the 2026 GLOMO Awards held at MWC Barcelona. So, what should you know about it?

As promised, Apple has kicked off its first Apple Launch of the week. The company unveiled the iPhone 17e, positioned as the most accessible member of the latest iPhone lineup. Here's everything you need to know about the tech specs, features, price and availability in the Malaysian market.

According to industry reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly gearing up for an unusually packed start to 2026, with a string of announcements that could begin as early as Monday, from the 2nd until the 4th of March 2026. Rather than rolling everything into a single keynote, the company appears to be planning a sequence of releases over three days, culminating in what it’s calling a “special Apple Experience.”

Apple may be confronting a significant rise in component costs for the iPhone 17 Pro lineup, driven largely by a dramatic 230 % increase in DRAM pricing for the high-capacity memory chips used in its flagship models. According to the latest report, the cost of 12GB LPDDR5X RAM has jumped from about $25 – $29 (~RM101 - ~RM117) per unit to roughly $70 (~RM283), which could put pressure on Apple’s margins if the trend continues.

According to recent leaks, Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold may ship with a battery capacity somewhere between 5400 mAh and 5800 mAh, giving it an advantage over the iPhone?17 Pro Max. For context, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is said to have around 5000mAh battery.

Hisense Malaysia is closing the year on a high note with its “Innovating A Brighter Life” Year-End Promotion, giving Malaysians the perfect opportunity to upgrade their homes with cutting-edge technology and exclusive rewards. The campaign has already begun, running from 1 November to 31 December 2025.

Owners of the iPhone 17 Pro and its Pro Max version in the “Cosmic Orange” colour are reporting that the bright hue is slowly shifting to pink or rose gold. With a starting price of RM5499, this is an unexpected issue for buyers in Malaysia and other markets.