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My Biggest Wishes for Apple’s iPhone 14

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 13 and 13 Pro are undeniably among the best phones you can buy in 2022. They offer a brilliant blend of impressive all-around performance with camera skills that can rival professional cameras. …

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US Bans Tech Companies With Federal Funding From Building Factories in China for 10 Years

The Biden administration has released new details of its strategy for spending $50 billion in funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS Act into law in early August to help boost the US chip manufacturing industry amid a global microchip shortage. As part of a plan to restore the US semiconductor industry and protect …

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Set Up a VPN on Your iPhone: Here’s How

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Whether you’re using the upcoming iPhone 14 or getting extra mileage out of a faithful older iPhone, a well-tested and top-performing virtual private network is a cornerstone privacy tool for Apple iOS users in 2022. A mobile VPN on your iPhone can …

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Here’s When Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra Are Coming

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Series 8 have been unveiled at an event at the company’s headquarters in California.  The Apple Watch Series 8 offers new features such as improved temperature sensors, crash detection and a larger, always-on …

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Best Mobile VPN of 2022

Whether your phone of choice is the new iPhone 14 or the latest Android, a top-performing virtual private network for mobile is a reliable way to increase your privacy while on the go. A mobile VPN can help you avoid intrusive, location-based advertising and add an extra layer of protection while logging into your personal sites on public Wi-Fi. It’s …

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Apple Watch Series 3 Discontinued After Five Years

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The Apple Watch Series 3 has been discontinued from the Apple Store after being on sale for five years. The Series 3’s removal comes as Apple has refreshed its Watch lineup to make its $249 (£259, AU$399) Apple Watch …

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21 AirPods Tips and Tricks to Master Apple’s Wireless Headphones

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple announced the new 2nd-generation AirPods Pro, its latest wireless headphones, during Wednesday’s “Far Out” event. And while these AirPods won’t be released until Sept. 23 (you can preorder this Friday), there’s still a lot to explore with the current AirPods …

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Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Max Needs a Lot More Than a Bigger Screen to Stand Out

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. What’s happening Apple is rumored to be adding another 6.7-inch iPhone to its lineup this year. This phone will reportedly be a larger version of the standard iPhone 14. Why it matters Throwing another 6.7-inch iPhone into the mix …

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Major New Google Chrome Security Bug: You Need to Update Your Browser ASAP

If you’re using Google Chrome or a Chromium-based browser — whether on MacOS, Windows or Linux — it’s time to check for a critical security update. On Friday, Google released a Chrome update to patch a significant vulnerability that is actively being exploited in ongoing cyberattacks. Google urged users on all operating systems to update Chrome as soon as possible. …

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