Why People Don’t Line Up for iPhones as Much Anymore

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Back in 2007, David Barnard’s plans for buying his first iPhone were simple. He was going to walk up to AT&T store during the weekend and buy one. That’s it. But his brother Sam …

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How to Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint Without a Microsoft 365 Subscription

Microsoft 365, the evolution of the old Microsoft Office suite, features a variety of apps that you may need for work, school or your personal life. You can access the full versions of those apps with a subscription, but that cost adds up over time, which could become an obstacle to using Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other programs. Fortunately, if …

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Best iPhone Deals: Save up to $1,000 With Trade

Apple’s iPhones are among the best phones out there but they certainly aren’t the cheapest. Some of the top iPhone models go for $1,000 and up. Even at the low end, Apple’s entry-level iPhone SE will set you back $429 or more, so it’s well worth hunting down an iPhone deal to make the cost a little more palatable.  Fortunately, …

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iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 13: Specs Compared

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iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 13: Specs Compared

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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 Review: Sorry, Sony

You may well have missed it, but Bose’s new QuietComfort Earbuds 2 were announced on the same day that Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 2 and iPhone 14 — and promptly ended up getting a bit overlooked. New Apple products, especially much-anticipated ones like the AirPods Pro 2, are like a black hole that pretty much sucks up any and all …

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Apple Watch Series 8 vs. SE: Biggest Differences After Using Both Watches

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple is launching three new Apple Watches: the $399 Apple Watch Series 8, the $249 Apple Watch SE and the all-new $799 Apple Watch Ultra. Unless you’re an avid scuba diver or rock climber — or want to look …

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The Much

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The iPhone used to show the percentage of battery left directly in the status bar, viewable from anywhere on your phone, which offered a handy way to quickly glance at your battery level — until Apple removed the feature …

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Grab a 1st

Drawing, notetaking and other tasks are often much easier with a stylus, making the Apple Pencil a welcome tool for iPad owners. It’s a precision tool with a pressure-sensitive top that allows you to write directly on the iPad’s display, lag-free. And while it comes with a hefty price tag, you can find Apple Pencil deals if you shop around.  …

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Get 30% Off Earfun’s Best Noise

In the past, we’ve recommended Earfun’s AirPro SV and Air Pro 2 as excellent budget noise-canceling earbuds choices, and they’re still good values. But the new-for-2022 Earfun Air S may be the best of the trio, with multipoint Bluetooth pairing and the latest Qualcomm QCC3046 system-on-a-chip with the aptX audio codec for Android and other devices that support it. They’re on sale now for …

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Best iPhone 13 Accessories for Better Mobile Videos and Photos

Our phones’ cameras are becoming more advanced and come with even better features out of the gate these days, but you don’t have to rely solely on your iPhone’s camera to shoot something professional-grade. There are now a ton of iPhone filming accessories and gear that can help turn your mobile devices into cameras that can deliver an amazing final …

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