✈ Apple’s Travel Tech Upgrades, Hilton Devaluation: Awards Skyrocket to 250K Points per Night & More News From TPG ✈

Also: American adds its shortest route

September 10, 2025 View in browser

Apple's latest drops by Zach Griff, Senior reporter AirPods. IPhones. Watches. These three Apple devices have become, in some ways, synonymous with modern travel. And Tuesday, all three (along with a few other devices) received notable updates at Apple's annual fall event. To start, the AirPods Pro saw some big audio upgrades, including better noise cancellation and a new Live Translation feature that translates conversations to your preferred language in real time. The iPhones and watches also underwent changes that could shape how you stay connected on the road, especially with the introduction of the iPhone Air, Apple’s thinnest and most portable smartphone. For frequent travelers, the question isn't whether these refreshed devices are appealing. It's which ones could make the biggest difference in your journey. There's lots more to digest from the announcement — including a key update that was noticeably missing Tuesday — so catch up on all the details and decide for yourself if it's time for an upgrade. Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products, and this may impact how or where they appear. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. Photo Credit: ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY.

Today's top stories Ouch: Hilton Honors devaluation sees award redemptions skyrocket up to 250,000 points per night A major Hilton Honors devaluation has award nights costing more. Read more American adds new shortest route to an all-new destination At just 64 miles, American Airlines has a new shortest route — and it's flying to an all-new destination as well. Read more Capital One Venture X Business' welcome bonus is currently worth over $2,700 The Capital One Venture X Business is a great travel rewards card for small-business owners. Read more How to maximize earning with the Chase Sapphire Reserve It's exceptionally easy to rack up points with this card years after you've spent the valuable sign-up bonus. Read more Allegiant adds new West Coast airport in 3-route, 5-city expansion Allegiant Air is unveiling its latest expansion with three new routes, including new nonstop service to Burbank, California. Read more

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