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2 SourcesCalifornia, United States
thebalanced.newsElon Musk Seen Using iPhone 17 Pro Amid Legal Proceedings
Recent photos show Elon Musk using what appears to be an iPhone 17 Pro in deep blue while attending a federal courtroom hearing in California related to his dispute with OpenAI. Despite Musk's past criticisms of Apple and hints about developing a Tesla phone, he has previously praised iPhone cameras and has been seen using Apple devices. This aligns with a trend among tech leaders who often choose iPhones or high-end Samsung phones.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
60%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a neutral perspective focusing on Elon Musk's phone choice without political framing. They highlight Musk's past criticisms of Apple alongside his current use of an iPhone, reflecting a balanced view of his relationship with the company. The coverage includes references to other tech leaders' phone preferences, maintaining an informational tone without partisan bias.
Sentiment — Neutral (60/100)
The overall sentiment is neutral to mildly positive, emphasizing curiosity about Musk's phone choice and noting his previous praise for iPhone camera quality. There is no negative or sensational language; instead, the tone is factual and descriptive, focusing on the contrast between Musk's past statements and his current device use.
How 2 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| timesnow | Why Elon Musk's Phone Choice Might Surprise You | Center | Neutral |
| indiatoday | What phone Elon Musk using in 2026? It's revealed and it is no surprise | Center | Neutral |
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 29 Apr, 08:07 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday29 Apr, 08:07 amWhat phone Elon Musk using in 2026? It's revealed and it is no surprise
- 2timesnow29 Apr, 11:47 amWhy Elon Musk's Phone Choice Might Surprise You
Lens Score breakdown
29/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Judiciary
Federal Courtroom California
Story context
- Category
- Tech
- Location
- California, United States
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 29 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Samsung GalaxyElon MuskSmartphoneIPhoneTesla, Inc.CaliforniaOpenAIApple Inc.PrototypeViral videoTim CookChief executive officer
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