Tag Archives: apple-ios

​Where was the iPad at WWDC?

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. I should have known there was a problem when Apple discussed how it would go deeper into four platforms, even though I counted five. Apple Watch. iPhone. Apple TV. Mac. And iPad. I can understand why the number …

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Apple’s 29W power adapter charges the iPad Pro crazy fast

Ask anyone who owns the 12.9-inch iPad Pro how long it takes to fully charge and they’ll likely tell you it takes far too long. In fact, during my testing with the standard 12W power adapter included with the iPad Pro, it took exactly 5 hours to go from a completely depleted battery to 100 percent with zero usage while …

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Stop your gadgets from keeping you awake at night

Have a hard time falling asleep? It might be time to stop falling asleep with your gadgets. Study after study after study has shown that light given off by electronics affects our sleep health. The consensus is that the blue light that LED screens give off can slow or halt the production of melatonin, the hormone that signals our brain …

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Google’s Android has too many flavors and Apple isn’t the only one who thinks so

Walking through Google’s campus on a warm February afternoon, Hiroshi Lockheimer pauses and points to two tourists smiling at their outstretched selfie stick. The world-famous Googleplex is always filled with tourists, who come to gawk and admire the sprawling headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley. “Ten years ago, I would have never imagined that,” he says laughing, as we …

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The best fitness apps for Android and iPhone

There are hundreds of thousands of apps out there vying for space on your mobile device. It’s nearly impossible to keep up with all of them. We’re hoping to make things a little easier for you, starting with the fitness category. To start, we’ve compiled a list of the top fitness apps available on Android and iOS. There are common …

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The best fitness apps for Android and iPhone

There are hundreds of thousands of apps out there vying for space on your mobile device. It’s nearly impossible to keep up with all of them. We’re hoping to make things a little easier for you, starting with the fitness category. To start, we’ve compiled a list of the top fitness apps available on Android and iOS. There are common …

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Apple to add polish, not product lines, in 2016

Apple spent 2015 catapulting new toys and services at consumers. The year ahead will be all about refining its aim. The Cupertino, California, company wants to touch every aspect of your life, whether on the go with an iPhone 6S or Apple Watch, at your office with an iPad Pro or MacBook, or in your living room with an Apple …

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How to avoid mobile roaming charges overseas

Even the seasoned travellers have nightmares about returning from holidays to face a $2,000 mobile phone bill. But if you’re planning a trip abroad, there’s plenty you can do to minimise roaming charges. Whether it’s knowing what to set up before you leave or what to do when you’re on the ground, here are our tips (some of them very …

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Get started with iOS 9’s News app

Shortly after updating to iOS 9, you’ll spot a shiny new red icon on your home screen. Before you get upset, cursing Apple under your breath for adding yet another useless app to your iOS device, take a deep breath and give the new News app a try. Apple News , as it’s properly called, is the company’s new attempt …

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How to use iOS 9’s fancy back button

Since its inception, iOS devices have used a single home button navigating between apps. Click once to get back to the home screen, double-click to multitask. Case in point: Say you were in the Messages app and a Facebook notification required your attention. Tapping on the notification would result in the Facebook app launching, and nothing more. If you wanted …

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