Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. For months we’ve been hearing that Apple’s iPhone lineup for 2020 will feature a new design. On this week’s Apple Core roundup, we dive into a report that claims the total opposite: The iPhone 12 will look the same as the iPhone 11. Hang …
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Apple may be gearing up to release a wireless charging pad to replace the AirPower (RIP). We dive into a report that says this new charging pad could appear in the first half of 2020, potentially alongside the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2. Is the AirPower coming back? Considering Apple canceled the project in 2019, it seems highly unlikely. A …
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Tough phone cases can protect your phone from accidental drops. But we’ve shown that some of these cases are a lot tougher than they claim: Many can be dropped from almost 20 feet onto a hard surface, or protect your phone from harsh impacts like a steel ball. So how do they fare when subjected to one of the toughest …
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Apple could be releasing a less expensive iPhone SE in 2020 to fill the gap left by the beloved iPhone SE. On this week’s Apple Core wrap we dive into the latest rumors around the new iPhone which may simply be called the iPhone 9. Will Apple call it the iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 9? Along with rumors that …
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Apple could kill the Lightning connector on the flagship iPhone in 2021, according to reports. We take a look at why this is significant and what needs to be fixed before we can be totally wireless on this week’s Apple Core wrap. Will Apple release an iPhone with USB-C? First they came for our headphone jacks. Now, they’re taking our …
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Read our iPhone 11 review and iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max review. The iPhone 11 Pro in midair on its final drop. Screenshot by Lexy Savvides/CNET Spoiler alert: We weren’t able to crack these phones, but we did manage to break the cameras. What will it take to crack the glass on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 …
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Apple’s AirPods have been a knockout success since they first launched in 2016 (and as of this fall, audiophiles can also choose to upgrade to the noise-canceling AirPods Pro). But now the original AirPods face a lot more competition from other Bluetooth earbuds, like Sony’s WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds. At $198, Sony’s wireless headphones are significantly more expensive than the $139 AirPods, which …
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The next big Apple event is just a few days away, and while we think we know a lot about the upcoming iPhone 11, there’s still plenty more to be revealed about other potential products we may see, like a new Apple Watch. In this week’s Apple Core roundup, we’ll be going over the latest leaks on what to expect from …
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Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. Apple may break with tradition and release four new iPhone 12 models in 2020, according to the latest reports. But let’s not forget the rumored iPhone SE 2, which could bring the total number of new iPhones in 2020 to five. On this week’s Apple Core roundup, we also …
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There’s a new MacBook Pro in town with a redesigned keyboard that should fix all the complaints about the butterfly keyboards of old. On this week’s Apple Core roundup, we also get a clearer look at when to expect Apple’s rumored AR/VR headset. And will the mystery of Apple Glasses finally see the light of day? The 16-inch MacBook Pro …
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