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Apple may adopt a key feature from smartphones manufactured by its biggest rival. Next year’s lineup of iPhones could include three different and distinct variants: a “4.7-inch model, another that will be 5.5-inches and a premium handset that will be either 5.5-inches or larger equipped with a screen bent on the two sides,” the Nikkei …

Twitter is switching on its darker Night Mode for iPhone users. Twitter’s Night Mode turns things down a little, making the white space much darker. Twitter The social media company tweeted Monday that the feature, which turns dark much of the white space within the app, will begin rolling out onto iOS devices, which include both iPhones and iPads. Users …

Tim Cook had some very big shoes to fill. Five years after taking over as Apple CEO from Steve Jobs, Cook has recreated the company’s culture by making it much more focused on social issues. But Apple under Cook hasn’t made as many big changes in its hardware, with Cook’s only new category of product being the Apple Watch. We …

Now playing: Watch this: Apple’s next watch may still be tethered to an iPhone 1:14 The Apple Watch 2 has hit some major stumbling blocks to changes that would make the smartwatch operate with its own cellular network connection, Bloomberg reports. Citing sources “with knowledge of the matter,” Bloomberg didn’t outline what kind of problems arose, but said that Apple …

iOS offers two ways for your iPhone — and you, by extension — to be less intrusive in certain situations. You can enable Silent mode and you can also enable or schedule Do Not Disturb mode to keep your iPhone from ringing, chiming or otherwise emitting unwanted sounds. Although both modes effectively silence your iPhone, there are differences with which …

We’ve seen some weird iPhone torture tests involving hot melted-crayon baths, liquid nitrogen and trains. YouTube channel GizmoSlip decided to torture an iPhone using Flubber. Flubber, named for a fictional rubbery substance from the classic 1961 film “The Absent-Minded Professor,” is a material you can make at home using glue, water, borax and food coloring. Related stories iPhone 6 Plus …

Now playing: Watch this: Should I buy the Galaxy Note 7 or S7 Edge? 1:47 The new Galaxy Note 7 is the pinnacle Samsung phone in an already banner year that saw the Galaxy S7, an Editor’s Choice winner, and the S7 Edge, CNET’s first five-star phone. But competition is as fierce as always, and buyers have choices. How well …

Forget the questionable iris scanner and finger-twirling stylus. One of the most intriguing new features in Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 smartphone and Notebook 7 Spin laptop is HDR compatibility. High dynamic range video can look even better than conventional high-def and 4K video, with brighter highlights and more dynamic colors. Up until now, the feature was only found in a …

Now playing: Watch this: How to use Google Maps hands-free 1:06 If you use Google Maps on your phone, a lot has changed recently — especially so over the last few weeks. There are lots of new features that are easy to miss and make navigating a lot more efficient, like these keyboard shortcuts. Here are 14 tips and tricks …

Now playing: Watch this: iPhone 7 could arrive with a new home button and a darker… 1:03 The iPhone 7 may not be a major upgrade, but it could offer several new features. CNET The iPhone 7 is likely to debut in another month, and rumors about its features continue to pour in. Apple is planning to revamp the home …