The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

The iPhone 14 isn’t much of an upgrade over the iPhone 13, but it’s still a great device and an upgrade for anyone coming from the iPhone 11 or older.

Great camera, Good battery, Emergency features are cool, Still excellent performance

Display could use some upgrades

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

The Apple AirPods 2nd Gen are very good for sports. Their one-size-fits-all design is fairly comfortable, but it isn’t the most stable for everyone. How they fit greatly depends on the size and shape of your ear.

Great build quality., Fast charging time., Unique and distinguishable design., Very light and portable.

Poor noise isolation., Limited control scheme., Bass delivery varies significantly across users.

One of the first criticisms lobbed at AirPods - even on the day they were announced - was how they seemed too easy to lose. So we have to start with the way AirPods fit, or don't fit, in your ears.

Great battery life; Good sound; Fixes some of Bluetooth's big problem

Won't fit everyone's ears; Open design lets in outside noise; Awkward looks

If you're looking to just listen to music, the Airpods are a good choice since the connection never drops. Just don't expect to get a great sound experience and be prepared to lose at least one.

Great connection; Really portable

Not the best fit; Sound isn't great

The Apple AirPods haven't had the smoothest rollout . Finally available at year's end, the $159 cable-free wireless earphones now have plenty of competition. But where some competing models, like the Bragi Dash , are loaded with swipe and gesture controls, the AirPods simply use your voice and Siri...

Clear audio performance; Seamlessly pairs with multiple iOS devices on the same iCloud account; Carrying case doubles as backup battery

Lack of ear canal seal means less bass response and potential ear-to-ear stereo image discrepancies; Limited onboard controls virtually require you to use Siri; In-ear fit could be more secure

Wireless headphones have been ripe for a reboot for years now, but no contenders for the crown have divided opinion quite like Apple's AirPods. Revealed alongside the iPhone 7, the fully-wireless earbuds were intended to salve the pain of losing the headphone jack.

Pairing and connecting process is best-in-class; Solid battery life; Convenience and speed of charging case; Lightweight and comfortable

Reliance on Siri; Third-party music apps lack deep control Apple Music enjoys; No "Find my AirPods" tracking system; Audio quality on par with free EarPods

AirPods are the first completely wireless earphones from Apple, and they're sold as the perfect companion to the new iPhone 7 . In lots of ways, they're the best wireless earbuds you can buy right now, thanks to a rock-solid connection, easy setup and great battery life.

Strong Bluetooth connection; Great battery life; W1 chip is the future of wireless headphones

Sound quality not much better than average; Don't fit in all ear types; Design isn't for everyone

When Apple announced that its new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus , the single biggest feature (or lack thereof) was the removal of the headphone jack. The future, Apple claimed, was wireless, and to that end they announced the AirPods, a pair of fully wireless Bluetooth earbuds that should be what our...