This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. While premium phones like the iPhone 13 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra easily cost $1,000 or more, you can save hundreds by getting a “budget” phone instead. These phones are designed …
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What’s happening iOS 15 includes a setting that lets you borrow more iCloud storage temporarily for free when transferring data from an old iPhone to a new one. Why it matters iCloud’s free tier is limited to 5GB of storage. The new temporary solution gives you more iCloud space without costing you any extra money. Did you just buy a …
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. What’s happening On June 29, 2007, the first iPhone went on sale. A decade and a half later what defines the iPhone has shifted away from just design and hardware specs to dozens of Apple-centric features and services. Why …
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Fifteen years ago today, the first iPhone went on sale. It was five months after Steve Jobs, in perhaps his most iconic Apple keynote, introduced the original iPhone: “An iPod, a phone and internet communicator. An iPod, a phone, are you getting it?” Steve Jobs revealed Apple’s phone on Jan. 9, 2007. Night at the Museum was No. 1 in theaters. …
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Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or just want to shoot better vlogs and selfies, you may have searched for a phone tripod. The problem is there’s a seemingly endless selection, running the gamut from cheap stands that hold your phone to sophisticated setups that double as a vlogging grip and remote control. You also have to factor in that phones …
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What’s happening Apple and WhatsApp made it possible to switch from an Android phone to iPhone and bring over your chat history, photos and videos. Why it matters WhatsApp has over 2 billion active users globally, and most use the app on Android. By allowing people to move to iOS without abandoning years of chat history, Apple could drive even …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. What’s happening Apple is expected to announce iOS 16 on Monday. We’re hoping to see an always-on screen, better widgets and an iPad-like split-screen feature, among other updates. Why it matters Software updates introduce new features that keep the iPhone feeling fresh and …
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Inside the svelte, understated body of the new Sony Xperia 1 IV is a telephoto camera lens with tiny elements that can freely move back and forth to zoom in and out. No other phone can do this. Last year’s Xperia 1 III had a similar lens, but those tiny lens elements were restricted to one of two positions. And …
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At Google I/O, we got a fresh and detailed look at Android 13. The follow-up to Android 12 was first announced back in February and is currently in beta (here’s how you can download it now). Google’s new operating system will debut to the public this fall with more Material You personalizations, increased tools for privacy and security, more RCS …
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During the Google I/O 2022 keynote, Google Wallet got a number of updates and new functionality. Google Wallet can store digital versions of your essential documents, including payment cards, transit passes, office badges, vaccine records, car keys, boarding passes and student IDs. The idea is to provide a faster, more secure alternative to physical cards.The updates to Google Wallet are …
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