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Our first look at Apple Park

Tuesday wasn’t just the launch of three new iPhones, an Apple Watch and an Apple TV. It was also the first time Apple welcomed journalists to its gigantic, 175-acre Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California.  Apple Park is home to several buildings, most prominently a 2.8-million square-foot ring unofficially known as the Spaceship, which boasts four-story …

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How to preorder the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Following some of the most extensive iPhone leaks ever, Apple announced three new iPhones Tuesday: the iPhone 8 ($162 at Amazon), iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. While the iPhone X won’t be available until November, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will start shipping September 22.  The new phones come with the newer A11 Bionic chip, which consists of …

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Get the 3

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Getting Apple’s iPhone 8 or iPhone X? Here’s your upgrade checklist

Now that Apple‘s iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X are officially coming on September 22 (or early November for the iPhone X) , it is time to start preparing your current phone in anticipation of upgrading (if you absolutely must be on the bleeding edge of tech, of course). Here are five tasks that should be on your …

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Would you use Apple’s new Face ID? (The 3:59, Ep. 283)

With Face ID, Apple is bringing a new way to unlock your iPhone. But whether people are going to use it is still out on the table. We compare Face ID with facial recognition for devices like the Galaxy Note 8 and Samsung’s Galaxy S8, and highlight how Apple’s made it different for the new iPhone X.  Also on the …

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iPhone X: 5 biggest disappointments

Apple didn’t hold back on features for its iPhone X a stunning OLED HDR display with barely-there bezels, an A11 Bionic processor, AR capabilities and a set of cameras that could rival a DSLR. But it also has some major drawbacks that will make even the most loyal Apple fan think twice before pulling the trigger on the tenth anniversary iPhone. Price We’re …

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People don’t get Apple’s Face ID, says Conan

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. He wants to know whether the Apple executive remembers “Face Off.” Team Coco/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET Apple’s executives stand on stage and make everything seem so simple.  At least they think they do. Conan O’Brien isn’t so sure too many people understand Face ID …

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iPhone X, 8 ‘fast’ wireless chargers may be slower than Samsung

Just drop it on the charger, no need for a plug. That’s how inductive wireless charging works — and it’s becoming a standard feature on the new iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. You should be able to use practically any Qi wireless charger to top them up. But not all wireless charging is created equal, and it …

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What next after iPhone X? iPhone names may have to change

Hello, iPhone X. Goodbye, iPhone names as we know them. When Apple announced the iPhone X (pronounced “ten,” not “ex”) with no home button, the electronics giant might have also subtly prepped us for a major sea change in how Apple phones are named. Stick with me here. Last year we got the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. This year …

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iPhone X, iPhone 8 are real: Watch our live reactions from Apple’s event (podcast)

CNET’s iPhone X Live Coverage (Podcast) Your browser does not support the audio element. Now playing: Watch this: iPhone X, iPhone 8 are real: Watch our live reactions… 9:57 All CNET Audio Podcasts CNET has a large quantity of quality audio podcasts. This feed makes it easy for you to subscribe to all of them with one simple subscription. Hosted …

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