Becca Farsace

iPhone 17 Pro preview! - newsletter week of 9/22

Added 2025-09-26 20:03:37 +0000 UTC

Hello from my very messy desk in Brooklyn, NY.

It's been a while since I have spent this much consecutive time in NYC. And while I can't say that I have missed the noise, I have been reminded that there is no better feeling than hopping on a bike and watching the city fly by as you float through it.

I am deep in the throes of taking 1,000 photos with the iPhone 17 Pro, which has thoroughly gotten me back into the New York groove.

From Coney Island...

to Washington Square Park

the Lower East Side

a hot shop!

a print shop!

a very rough tidbit from the timeline

I should have my review wrapped up by Monday/Tuesday, but so far, I can confirm that the story of the iPhone 17 Pro is in its UI.

Here is everything else I consumed this week.

📖 Things I Read:

The SIM Farm Hardware Seized by the Secret Service Is Also Popular With Ticket Scalpers
Sister, this is why you can't get decently priced Lady Gaga tickets ^

iPhone 17 Pro Camera Review: Rule of Three
Some stunning iPhone 17 Pro photography that makes for an incredible Halide Mark III ad

Microsoft blocks the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services
"The Israeli military is reportedly planning to transfer the data to Amazon Web Services."

📺 Things I watched:

Sue Cassidy Clark: The Camera Was My Art
A beautiful lil' people piece about MET volunteer Sue Cassidy and her incredible collection of cameras and photographs of NYC.

august prayers
slice of life, pretty broll, you know the drill

iPhone 17 Pro: San Francisco | 4.2K OPENGATE | Apple ProRes Raw
If the iPhone 17 Pro allowing for open gate recording means more 4:3 YouTube content, then count me in!

Electric cargo bikes changed my life
My lifelong dream has been to own one of these for driving my friends around Brooklyn with.

🎶 Things I listened to:

Influencers Are Doing Free PR For Authoritarian Countries
In the name of growing a brand and getting attention, creators will take and tell any big story that comes their way. Another great reason to have an ethics statement!

Florence + The Machine - One Of The Greats
More from the forthcoming album!

chill mountain mix | me n ü
perfect 30-minute mix with voice samples

Alright, bud. Back to the edit I go. Hope you have some epic plans for the weekend!
As always, I appreciate the hell outta ya <3
-b