I'm Christine Sirclicette. I'm Kyra Blackwell.

I'm Rosie Garan, and you're listening to The Wirecutter Show.

Hey, y'all. it's Kyra.

This episode, we're going to talk about a topic that comes about every September, the new Apple releases.

Every year around this time, Apple announces a new line of products.

And for the past few years, it's kind of felt like old news, especially when it comes to the iPhones.

The same iPhone in a different color,

the same technology wrapped up in new packaging. But this week, Apple released several phones

that do offer some new interesting features, particularly the super slim new iPhone air. It's the first

model of its kind. But this still may not be worth an upgrade, especially if your current

phone is working just fine. There are also new things coming out that don't require a hefty price

tag, like Apple just released their newest operating system update iOS 26, which almost everyone

with an iPhone can and probably should install for free to keep their phone working at its best,

improve data and security, and check out some cool new features.

After the break, Christine's going to talk with Brenda Stoyar, senior staff writer covering smartphones

and wearables here at Wirecutter. Brenda has been testing these new phones all week and she has

plenty of thoughts. So next up, Christine with Brenda.

Brenda, welcome to the show.

It's great to have you.

Thank you for having me.

I'm excited to be here.

So this week, Apple is releasing

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