This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Your iPhone’s lock screen has the important job of guarding your personal data and apps from onlookers. But otherwise, it does little more than show the time, display notifications and provide fast access to the camera and flashlight. …

Pixel phones are usually the first to get new Android updates, and that’s one of the biggest perks separating Google’s phones from other Android devices. Your Pixel phone may be eligible for upgrades over the next three to five years, but that depends on which model you own. Android version updates usually bring new features and design tweaks to your …

This story is part of Health by the Numbers, CNET’s deep dive into how we quantify health. Smartwatches can measure everything from heart rate to sleep quality, but one health metric has become particularly relevant over the past two years: blood oxygen saturation. Two of the world’s biggest smartwatch makers, Apple and Samsung, added blood oxygen monitoring to their wearables …

What’s happening Samsung just launched its mobile wallet platform for storing digital IDs, credit cards, car keys and other essentials. Why it matters Smartphone makers are attempting to replace the physical wallet with digital alternatives. Google recently announced a similar revamp to its Wallet app, while Apple is adding new features to Apple Pay. Samsung is the latest tech giant …

Fitbit is essentially synonymous with step tracking, but the company’s newer smartwatches and fitness bands are capable of more than just tracking activity. The Google-owned digital health company has packed its recent wearables with updates and features, including new metrics like a readiness score, a faster pairing process for Android devices and the ability to measure stress levels on the …

Fans of Apple’s AirPods now have three options to choose from. There’s the $179 third-generation AirPods (£169, AU$279), $249 AirPods Pro (£239, AU$399) and entry-level $129 AirPods (£119, AU$219). The main difference between the AirPods 3 and the AirPods Pro continues to be active noise cancellation, which remains exclusive to the pricier model. But the new AirPods still offer significantly better audio with …

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. The software that powers the Apple Watch is getting an upgrade. Apple announced WatchOS 9 on Monday at its Worldwide Developers Conference, where it showcased new fitness features for runners, better sleep tracking, an app for tracking medications and new watch faces. Such features will help Apple …

What’s happening Apple is expected to announce its next major software update for the Apple Watch at its developer conference today. Why it matters Software updates bring new features to Apple’s smartwatches and provide more context about the company’s general direction for the Apple Watch. What’s next Apple will likely preview the software on today before releasing the final version …

Got a new phone? Chances are you’ll want to protect it with a case. You won’t find as many options for the Galaxy A53 5G as you might for Samsung’s Galaxy S22 lineup, but there are still plenty of worthwhile cases to choose from.  When picking out a phone case, it’s important to think about your priorities. Are you prone …

After months of waiting, Google’s first smartwatch, called the Pixel Watch, made its debut at the company’s I/O conference earlier this month alongside the Pixel 6A, Pixel 7, Pixel Buds Pro and a look at Android 13 (here’s how you can download the beta now).  But Google’s announcement was only a preview, not a full launch. That means there are plenty …