With the release of the new iPhone 14, the iPhone 13 series is no longer the latest and greatest in Apple’s flagship lineup. But not everyone is looking to upgrade their phone every time a new model is released. If your iPhone 13 is still working fine, and you’d like to keep it that way, you should …

People stream content on their TV all the time. It’s one of the best ways for the whole family to watch shows and movies from your favorite streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max. But streaming devices from Roku, Google Chromecast, Amazon and Apple have a downside: Their software platforms are often tracking what you watch behind the scenes. Every major smart TV streaming platform captures your viewing data. Makers of software and …

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. With the iPhone 14 now on sale, people can experience some of the “breakthroughs” Apple touted during its reveal event. But for those on Android, some of these upgrades are very familiar. Chalk it up to Apple’s much-touted “reality-distortion …

There’s a lot to consider before you buy a new TV. You’ll want to figure out how much space you have and how big your TV should be. If you’re going to be using it for gaming, you might want one that has a high resolution and a fast refresh rate. Most new TVs are smart TVs that come with …

After Saturday night’s race, four drivers will be cut from the title chase in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Sixteen drivers qualified for postseason racing, which consists of eliminations after one more Round of 16 race at Bristol before moving on to three races each for the Round of 12 (Texas, Talladega, Charlotte) and the Round of 8 (Las Vegas, …

The latest model in Samsung’s popular Z Flip lineup, the Z Flip 4, officially hit shelves last month. But if you’re still holding onto your previous-gen Galaxy Z Flip 3 while you wait for that $1,000 starting price to come down, you’ll want to make sure it’s got some protection while you’re out in the world. Because of the Z Flip 3’s unusual …

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. iOS 16 is out, and you can download it right now, which means that you can finally use one of the more anticipated features — the ability to unsend and edit text messages on the iPhone.  If you make a grammatical …

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max phones have received a big overhaul compared to last year’s iPhone 13 Pro. While the Pro and Pro Max still have the same starting prices as last year ($999 for the Pro; …

If you’re wondering if you really need to use a VPN with your Xbox gaming console, the short answer is probably yes. A virtual private network can prevent your internet service provider from throttling you based on the kind of data you’re using, allow you to overcome geo-blocking to connect with game servers in your favorite countries, and ensure that …

Samsung has a lot of phones to choose from in all prices and sizes. There’s the top-of-the-line Galaxy S22 Ultra, which starts at $1,200, the $180 Galaxy A12 and many other choices in between.  Whether you want a high-performance phone with one of the best cameras available or a more affordable device that nails the basics, there’s a Samsung phone for you. …