This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. With the release of iOS 12 via Apple’s public beta program, it can be very tempting to install the beta on your primary iOS device. Trust me, I get it. However, it’s a beta release for a reason. …

Today, every phone is more or less a rectangular slab along the lines of the iPhone X ($285 at Amazon) or Galaxy S9 ($198 at eBay). That’s not inherently a bad thing, but when you stack these devices side by side, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in a sea of sameness. From time to time I like to …

Apple may be stepping up its sound game. High-end AirPods, a new HomePod and over-ear headphones are coming as soon as next year, reported Bloomberg. The new AirPods will have noise-cancellation and water resistance features, though you won’t be able to swim with them, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The new AirPods will also have increased Bluetooth range and …

It’s hard enough for a parent to keep track of what their kids do on their phones in the house, but it gets even harder when they leave or use a different device. On Monday, T-Mobile announced its FamilyMode service. FamilyMode works in two ways: It gives parents control over what their kids do online with cellular data in or out of …

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