Saturday, October 1, 2016

Friday, September 9, 2016

9 reasons you should keep your current iPhone - CNET

Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the phone already in my pocket.

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Friday, September 2, 2016

Why you'll soon forget the iPhone ever had a headphone jack - CNET

Commentary: Some are viewing Apple’s removal of the headphone jack on the iPhone 7 as a traumatic – or even tragic – event, but it may work out better than you think.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Apple could launch an iPhone with curved screen - CNET

The company may be aiming to play Samsung’s game by building a phone with a curved OLED display, according to the Nikkei Asian Review.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

iPhone 7 may sport pressure-sensitive home button, Space Black paint job - CNET

And circling back to previous rumors, Bloomberg reports that the new phones will ditch the headphone jack in favor of stereo speakers.

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Monday, August 8, 2016

A dual-lens iPhone 7: 3 reasons you don't want it -- and 2 why you do - CNET

Commentary: The iPhone needs a better camera but this isn’t a magic bullet.

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

iPhone 7 Plus purported mockup reveals blue paint job and more - CNET

A new video imagines a whole host of changes coming with Apple’s next big phone launch.

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Friday, July 29, 2016

iOS 10 notifications look the same, but work a lot differently - CNET

Apple is changing how you can use notifications, here’s what you need to know.

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iPhone 7 preorders could start September 9 - CNET

The date has been forecast by known leaker Evan Blass, who also has said the new phone will launch September 16.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Monday, July 25, 2016

iPhone 7 tipped to launch September 16 - CNET

A typically reliable leaker known as @evleaks offers up a release date, which follows Apple’s normal pattern of a mid-September launch for iPhones.

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Hillary Clinton iPhone app aims to drum up and reward supporters - CNET

The new app is designed to help build support for the Democratic presidential candidate by giving you certain tasks to complete.

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SanDisk iXpand Memory Case review - CNET

Its design is bulky with some strange design quirks, but the iXpand Memory Case accomplishes the important job of adding storage to the iPhone 6 and 6S.

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Thursday, July 21, 2016

Apple Pay's new lure: A $5 gift card - CNET

If you haven’t yet tried Apple’s mobile payment service, and you’re in the US or UK, a little incentive is yours for the taking.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

iPhone 7 on shopping list of just 10% of people polled - CNET

That’s assuming Apple doesn’t add any sexy, must-have features to this year’s model.

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iPhone faces potential ban in Iran - CNET

Apple must register itself as an official representative in the country, or the government will put a halt to iPhone sales.

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Three alleged iPhone 7 models revealed in leaked images - CNET

If the photos are legit, they lend credence to previous rumors that we’ll see an iPhone 7, as well as a Pro and Plus this year.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Alleged iPhone 7 goes up against iPhone 6S in video clip - CNET

The comparison video reveals dual speakers and a larger camera for this year’s upcoming iPhone but no other discernible differences, at least not on the outside.

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Friday, June 24, 2016

Chinese company suing Apple to ban iPhone 6 'barely exists,' says report - CNET

The company, Shenzhen Baili Marketing Services, no longer answers its phone, has dumped its websites and can’t be found at its three registered locations, says the Wall Street Journal.

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Here are the subtle changes you will see on the iPhone 7 - CNET

The changes will affect the earpiece and the position of certain sensors, according to Japanese blog Makotakara.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Apple's iPhone 7 might include dual SIMs, keep standard audio jack - CNET

A dual SIM can hold two numbers and profiles at once, a first for Apple. Retaining the standard 3.5mm audio jack would mean you could still use your existing headsets with the new iPhone.

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Friday, June 17, 2016

The 7 best VR games for iPhone - CNET

No Android? No problem! There are plenty of cool VR games for iOS. All you need is a headset.

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

The 7 best VR apps for iPhone - CNET

Guess what? Your iPhone can do virtual reality! All you need is an inexpensive headset and these cool apps.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Zeiss Exolens photo samples - CNET

They’re sharp and bright, as you’d expect.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Here's what's new for Apple HomeKit in iOS 10 - CNET

With a dedicated Home app and new ways to control smart-home gadgets on your iPhone or iPad, HomeKit aims to take a step forward in iOS 10.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

iPhone owners holding onto their phones longer - CNET

The amount of time iPhone owners in the US wait to upgrade their phones has increased over the past few years, says market researcher Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.

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Friday, June 3, 2016

iPhone 7 Plus case bets on a dual-camera design - CNET

A Chinese retailer lists a phone case with an extra-wide camera slot in expectation of Apple’s iPhone 7 plans.

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Apple's only thiiisss much better than Samsung in customer satisfaction - CNET

But Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 outshines Apple’s iPhone 6S Plus, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Apple's slickest iPhone releases may slip to a 3-year cycle - CNET

The current two-year upgrade cycle may fall victim to a softer phone market and fewer dramatic enhancements to each new model, says Japanese news site Nikkei.

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Apple to enter 3-year product cycle for iPhone, starting with iPhone 7 - CNET

The iPhone 7 may look a lot like the 6 or 6S now that Nikkei reports Apple will shoot for a total redesign every three years instead of two.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Apple's retail plans in India could hit local-sourcing roadblock - CNET

India wants the company to adhere to a policy of buying 30 percent of its components from local vendors, a problem for Apple, which currently sources virtually everything from China.

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Alleged iPhone 7 cases identical to those for iPhone 6, 6S - CNET

If the products are legitimate, they offer further evidence that the next iPhone won’t be any different than the iPhone 6 and 6S in size and shape.

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Monday, May 23, 2016

Apple may order more iPhone 7 handsets than previously expected - CNET

The company is reportedly ordering a hefty number of units from manufacturers – significantly higher than Wall Street has been expecting.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

How to get an App Store refund from Apple - CNET

The kids bought something without your permission? You chose the wrong app by mistake? Whatever the case, it’s possible to get a refund – just not obvious how.

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Apple may offer three versions of iPhone 7 - CNET

The company could end up adding an iPhone 7 Pro or Plus Premium to the mix, says blog site Mobipicker.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Watch any YouTube video in VR mode - CNET

Google finally added Cardboard support to its YouTube app for iOS. Here’s how to enjoy some sweet VR on your iPhone.

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3 apps for tracking your mileage - CNET

Need to keep a log of your business-related driving? Let your smartphone do the heavy lifting.

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Thursday, May 12, 2016

FBI expects more legal actions over encrypted devices - CNET

The bureau will continue to fight to access encrypted phones as part of its war on terrorism, says FBI Director James Comey.

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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

3 reasons you should install Opera VPN for iOS right now - CNET

Also, one setting in the browser that you might want to turn off.

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iPhone app can alert you if your device gets hacked - CNET

A new app dubbed System and Security Info will scope out your iPhone for potential security threats.

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Monday, May 9, 2016

India claims to have tool to defeat iPhone encryption - CNET

The country’s communications and IT minister says the government has a forensics tool that can handle smartphones, including Apple’s.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Apple's request to sell used iPhones in India gets denied - CNET

The denial by the Indian government hampers Apple’s goal of selling budget-friendly iPhones in the world’s second-biggest smartphone market.

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Friday, April 29, 2016

5 ways to seriously cut back on iPhone data usage - CNET

Take control of how your iPhone uses its cellular data connection.

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Apple retail stores could soon land in India - CNET

The Indian government may exempt Apple from a policy that would otherwise prevent it from launching its own stores, says the Times of India.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

iPhone SE demand outstripping supply, says Apple - CNET

But CEO Tim Cook says the company is hustling to catch up on production of the diminutive new phone.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

iPhone Upgrade Program launches at online Apple Store - CNET

The program that lets you upgrade your iPhone every year had been available only through Apple’s retail outlets.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

9 settings every new iPhone owner should change - CNET

Whether you’re a newcomer to iOS or just upgrading to a newer model, consider tweaking these settings to improve performance and battery life.

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Monday, April 18, 2016

2017 iPhone will replace aluminum body with glass says analyst - CNET

If true, the goal would be to make the iPhone more distinctive from smartphones that use metal bodies.

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Friday, April 15, 2016

Apple iPhone SE owners bemoan audio bug - CNET

Introduced with the latest update to iOS, the glitch distorts the quality of phone calls made via Bluetooth, according to some owners.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

FBI hasn't learned anything from unlocked San Bernardino iPhone, says report - CNET

But the review of data on the phone used by a terrorist involved in the December shootings continues, according to CBS News.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Send money through Facebook - CNET

It’s a little-known fact that Facebook’s chat app can also make like PayPal. Here’s how to set it up.

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Friday, April 8, 2016

iPhone SE suddenly harder to find - CNET

A check of Apple US retail stores by AppleInsider reveals that just about every model of the new phone is unavailable for in-store pickup, while online ordering will force you wait at least two weeks for delivery.











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Thursday, April 7, 2016

FBI says its iPhone-cracking tool works only on the 5C - CNET

A third-party tool unlocked the iPhone 5C tied to one of the San Bernardino terrorists, but its skills apparently end there.











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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

FBI stays mum on whether data on terrorist's iPhone is useful - CNET

The feds waged a hard battle to access the contents of an iPhone tied to the San Bernardino shootings. They’re not yet saying if they’ve found anything helpful.











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Apple squashes Siri bug that allowed access to your photos and contacts - CNET

The flaw, now fixed on Apple’s end, had meant miscreants could use Siri to bypass your phone’s lock screen.











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Monday, April 4, 2016

How to survive an iPhone with only 16GB of storage - CNET

Whether you couldn’t afford a pricier model or just misjudged how much storage you’d need, these tips can help you get by.











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iPhone SE fails to catch on during opening weekend - CNET

Apple’s new 4-inch phone hits the market at at snail’s pace compared with the iPhone 5S and the various iPhone 6 and 6S models.











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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Lego Jurassic World comes to Android, iOS - CNET

Way, way better than sitting through the movie. Cheaper, too.











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