Squeeze iPhone X to prevent theft, suggests Apple’s Federighi

Now playing: Watch this: iPhone X’s hidden security trick 1:34 Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Before this happens, squeeze. Apple/Screenshot by CNET And the doubts have begun. Yes, Apple claims that Face ID on the iPhone X is far more secure than Touch …

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iPhone X or iPhone 8: Which one should you buy?

Apple has made it harder than ever to chose an iPhone. In addition to launching the iPhone 8 ($162 at Amazon) and 8 Plus this year, the company added a super-premium iPhone X to its lineup. So, what are the differences between the three phones and which one should you buy? While we haven’t reviewed these devices in-depth just yet (stay tuned, …

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5 ways your iPhone 7 Plus’ camera is getting upgraded

iOS 11 has plenty of goodies in store for iPhone 7 Plus photography enthusiasts, providing greater control over the big phone’s second camera lens. In addition to the regular, wide-angle lens, the iPhone 7 Plus has a telephoto lens that provides a 2X optical zoom and an additional camera setting called Portrait mode that blurs the background for that artsy …

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Get ready for smartwatches everywhere by 2021

Time is on the smartwatch’s side. You can expect smartwatches to continue booming in popularity over the next four years, analysts from the International Data Corporation predicted. In a forecast published on Thursday, the IDC said that there will be 229.5 million wearables shipped in 2021, with the bulk of those being smartwatches. That’s nearly double the 121.7 million wearables …

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Pixel 2 is coming! What’s on your wish list? (The 3:59, Ep. 284)

You thought we’d be talking about the iPhone, right? OK, we did end up discussing Apple’s new iPhones, and we got Roger’s impressions from his time in the demo room that was set up after the keynote presentation. We also talked about whether that $1,150 price tag for the iPhone X (who’s buying the 64 gigabyte version?) is too much …

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Want to upgrade to new iPhone? Time to unfreeze your credit

Remember that nasty Equifax data breach? Turns out it may affect your ability to upgrade to the latest and greatest iPhone. That’s because Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program needs to run a credit check for you to be eligible to upgrade to the new iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus when pre-orders open today (iPhone X pre-orders open October 27). But …

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Weekend Streaming: ‘La La Land’ dances on over to HBO Now

Maybe you keep remembering “La La Land” as the Academy Award winner for Best Picture, but you’d be incorrect. Either way, it was nominated and is generally well-liked by lots and lots of critics. The film makes its way to HBO’s streaming services on September 16. Let’s talk about some things that are not in the podcast because if you’re …

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Live Photos on iOS 11 are even more magical

When Apple first launched its Live Photos feature, it was a fun addition to iOS. The feature turns ordinary photos into short videos, complete with sound and motion. Starting with iOS 11, Apple is adding some much-needed capabilities to the Live Photos feature. Let’s take a look. Change the default photo Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET Now playing: Watch this: iPhone …

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The iPhone X camera tech may go well beyond phones

After sitting in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s Sept. 12 event and looking at the iPhone X and its new technology for myself, I kept thinking about that front-facing camera array. TrueDepth, it’s called. It’s a bundle of sensors. It can detect faces, or moving muscles. It can see 3D objects. It can enable more advanced augmented reality. And, I can …

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iOS 11’s SOS feature is more than a way to call for help

A new feature in iOS 11 will make it easier than ever to call for help if you find yourself in an unsafe situation. Emergency SOS will call contacts and local emergency services after the sleep/wake button is pressed five times in rapid succession. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Medical info, emergency contacts and SOS Screenshots …

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iPhone’s quick charging, Samsung’s foldable phone

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Top 5 reasons to buy the Apple iPhone X

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LG 34U89C is a nice monitor when speed and color matter most

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NASA’s Cassini probe is on a collision course with Saturn

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Jaybird goes totally wireless with new Run earphones

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