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MacBook Air finally gets an upgrade, but it’s minor

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Now playing: Watch this: Hands-on with Apple’s new MacBooks 1:27 Apple‘s popular entry-level MacBook Air laptop is finally getting an update, albeit a small one.  The company on Monday announced the 13-inch computer will get a “bump in …

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Get an Olio Model One smartwatch for $50

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. The Olio Model One is a gorgeous smartwatch, and compatible with both Android and iOS. Just don’t expect much beyond notifications. Meh You’ve …

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The Apple Store is down as we build to WWDC

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. We’re expecting Apple to announce a few new products Monday as it kicks off its Worldwide Developers Conference. In the lead-up to the keynote address, which begins at 10 a.m. PT, the Apple Store is down, showing only the simple tease, “We’ll be …

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Macs, iPhones, Siri getting new AI brain power

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Your Apple hardware is about to get a notch smarter as the company builds new artificial intelligence abilities into Macs and iPhones — and lets other programmers tap into that power. AI technology will mean Siri better understands what you want and speaks …

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Apple Maps, coming to a mall and airport near you

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple Maps is heading for the great indoors. Apple on Monday introduced indoor maps for its service, one of many updates during its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California. So after Apple Maps guides you over highways and side streets to your …

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Your iPad will finally show you files

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Sorting through files and folders may not be your idea of fun — but as Apple transforms the iPad into a work-ready laptop replacement, those files are coming along for the ride. The new Files app — arriving as part of iOS 11 this …

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How to sign up for the public betas for iOS 11 and MacOS High Sierra

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. At its annual Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday, Apple announced new versions of its mobile and Mac operating systems, iOS 11 and MacOS High Sierra. As with past WWDC announcements, developer betas will be made available today, with public betas and official releases …

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What’s new with the 2017 MacBooks: tl;dr edition

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Now playing: Watch this: Hands-on with Apple’s new MacBooks 1:27 Apple‘s 2017 WWDC keynote was chock full of big news — everything from new iPad Pros, new iMacs and even its new HomePod speaker, in addition to the usual overhauls of its Mac, …

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