TechCrunch Daily: September 17, 2025

Welcome back to TechCrunch Daily! During this year's iPhone event, Apple released the Air, a slimmer version of the iPhone 17. But the real breakthrough isn't how thin it is. It's the battery.

Also today: Zoom launched a bunch of new products at its Zoomtopia event, and Airbuds is a new music-related social network to pay attention to.

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The iPhone Air’s real breakthrough is its battery

Apple's slimmest iPhone uses a "revolutionary" battery design that allows the cell to fill more space within the device, boosting overall energy storage. Read more

Zoom launches a cross application AI notetaker, AI avatars and more in its latest update

Zoom is launching new tools for its meeting and productivity platform including new AI avatars that would resemble users. Read more

Airbuds is the music social network Apple and Spotify wish they had built

Airbuds, a music social app aimed at Gen Z, raises $5 million as the app reaches 5 million monthly users. Read more