June, 2022

• 6 June

  With iOS 16, Apple Could Add a New Polish to the iPhone

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. What’s happening Apple is expected to announce new software for its iPhones, iPads and Mac computers at its annual WWDC developers event starting Monday. Why it matters The new software offers a chance for Apple to upgrade its …

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• 6 June

  Google Pixel: 5 New Features to Look Out For This Week

  

  Google on Monday announced new features rolling out to Pixel 4, Pixel 5 and Pixel 6 devices. The Pixel Feature Drop will include new ways store your vaccination card, find information faster, a way to silence background noise, make music and use new wallpaper for Pride month.  Here’s what you to know about the updates: Easy access to your vaccination …

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• 6 June

  Protect Your Devices With This $7 Surge Protector 2

  

  If you’ve got your appliances and electronics plugged directly into your home’s wall outlets, all it takes is one bad storm or blown fuse to fry your devices. That makes shelling out the few extra dollars for a surge protector a no-brainer, as it could end up saving you quite a bit of money in the long run. And right …

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• 6 June

  iOS 16 Lets You Customize Your iPhone Lock Screen More Than Ever Before

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Your iPhone‘s lock screen has long been a place to outwardly personalize the look of your phone, but have you felt like the customization options are a little… limited? Well, no longer.  Apple announced during its WWDC 2022 keynote on Monday that it’s …

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• 6 June

  Apple’s Finally Making the iPad More Like a Mac (For Multitasking, at Least)

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple brought its iPad tablet a bit closer to the Mac computers in spirit on Monday at WWDC 2022, announcing new features for its iPadOS 16 software that add better multitasking features. The new changes to the iPad represent another key shift to …

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• 6 June

  WatchOS 9: All the New Features Apple Could Reveal at WWDC

  

  What’s happening Apple is expected to announce its next major software update for the Apple Watch at its developer conference today. Why it matters Software updates bring new features to Apple’s smartwatches and provide more context about the company’s general direction for the Apple Watch. What’s next Apple will likely preview the software on today before releasing the final version …

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• 6 June

  Roku Channel Launches Free Spanish

  

  What’s happening The Roku Channel is adding a centralized hub for all kinds of Spanish-language programming to stream. Why it matters Spanish speakers will have a simpler time finding streaming content for them. Roku on Monday launched a Spanish-language section in The Roku Channel, its free ad-supported hub for streaming video. Calling the new offering Espacio Latino, Roku said the section is …

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• 6 June

  iOS 16 for iPhone Is Coming: Here’s Every Feature We Want to See Apple Announce Today

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. What’s happening Apple is expected to announce iOS 16 on Monday. We’re hoping to see an always-on screen, better widgets and an iPad-like split-screen feature, among other updates. Why it matters Software updates introduce new features that keep the iPhone feeling fresh and …

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• 6 June

  Apple Watch Series 3 Won’t Support WatchOS 9

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple won’t be bringing WatchOS 9 to the Apple Watch Series 3, indicating the aging wearable, which was introduced in 2017, might be getting ready for retirement.  In a blog post published Monday during WWDC 2022, the company said WatchOS 9 will come as …

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• 6 June

  Best Slack Features: Where to Find Them and How to Use Them

  

  Communication platform Slack is used by more than 10 million people every day. The service has helped businesses, companies and organizations stay connected during the pandemic as they adjust to hybrid workspaces.  Over the last two years, Slack has added several new features to meet user needs. Here’s a list of Slack’s best features to help the app work best …

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