After spending two days using the BeatsX earphones, I’m not sure I can go back to my tired old pods. Wireless earphones have been around for years, but it wasn’t until Apple removed the headphone jack from its iPhone 7 that they suddenly became a necessity… at least for me. Soon after upgrading to an …

Now playing: Watch this: Order an Uber on Google Maps 1:39 Figuring out the fastest way to get to your destination just got a lot easier. Google Maps has added car hailing to its list of transportation method options, which means you can order an Uber without leaving the app. Next time you have somewhere to go, don’t bother opening …

Now playing: Watch this: iOS 10.2: 6 reasons you should upgrade 2:22 Apple released iOS 10.2 new features and bug fixes for your iPhone. It’s a big midyear update that includes news emojis, a TV app and much more. Here’s everything the update includes. Editors’ note: This post and above video originally rounded up features included in iOS 10.2 beta. …

Now playing: Watch this: 4 new Instagram features you may have missed 1:47 You may have noticed Instagram has been rolling out more updates than usual in the last few months. And if you’ve kept your app up-to-date, you now have a few new tools to uncover. Zoom (August 31) After waiting nearly six years for this basic feature, we …

Now playing: Watch this: Start chatting with Google Assistant 3:33 Google Assistant (which replaced Google Now) is like Siri, but a lot more helpful, carrying full-fledged conversations and taking notes about your likes and dislikes. It taps into Google’s huge database of apps (like calendars, email and so on) as well as restaurant reviews, weather, travel, maps and a whole …

Now playing: Watch this: Master the bokeh effect on the iPhone 7 Plus 2:09 The upgrade to iOS 10.1 lets Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus take full advantage of its dual lens camera to create a greater sense of depth in portraits. The result? That signature blurry-background effect of dSLR photos. In the new Portrait mode, the iPhone uses the 12-megapixel …

Now playing: Watch this: Drone 101: How to extend your battery life 1:45 Consumer and prosumer drones have come a long way in the last few years, but battery life continues to be an issue for most drone owners. Despite more powerful cameras, collision detectors and better navigation systems, and even in optimal flying conditions most drones today will not …

Now playing: Watch this: Did the iPhone 7 survive our water test? 4:36 If you own an iPhone 7, you won’t have to worry next time someone spills water on it at the dinner table. Apple’s newest iPhone is the first ever to be water-resistant. There were reports that the iPhone 6S could withstand some splashes, but that was never …

Now playing: Watch this: 10 reasons to upgrade to iOS 10 2:30 Apple’s latest upgrade to iOS is packed with useful features that will give your iPhone or iPad a much-needed refresh. But if you’re still not sure whether to take the plunge, here’s a look at some of our favorites and how to find them. Raise to wake The …

Now playing: Watch this: Galaxy Note 7 vs. S7 Edge drop test 4:44 Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 had an eye-catching Super AMOLED screen with subtle curves on either side. But after seeing so many Galaxy S7 Edge phones fall and crack on the edge, we’ve learned this form factor may come at a price. Can a tougher glass and a …