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The Battery Icon Is Back With iOS 16, But Not For All iPhones

Apple’s latest significant software update, iOS 16, came with an impressive set of features, including the return of the battery life icon to the status bar. Most iPhones, including the new iPhone 14, sport the default feature, as do all iPads once you download the new iOS16 update. However, not all iPhones support the new battery …

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iOS 16 ‘Cannot Verify AirPods’ Alert: Here’s Why You Might Be Getting It

Apple’s recent iOS 16 update added a number of features to the iPhone, including a verification step for AirPods. If you’re connecting official AirPods — such as the new AirPod Pro 2 earbuds announced last week or the the sleek, neutral-toned AirPods created in collaboration with Kim Kardashian or other compatible Bluetooth headphone devices — you likely won’t notice a difference. On …

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Galaxy S22 Deals: Up to $1,100 Off at Best Buy, $800 Off at Samsung and More

While the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 are Samsung’s newest phones, the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra are the latest models in its flagship lineup. They’re the successors to the previous-gen Galaxy S21 series, as well as the Note series, which has since been discontinued and replaced by the new S22 Ultra. These S22 phones are some of our favorites on the market …

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TV Junkies, There’s a Better Way to Track Everything on Your Watch List

Do you regularly run a search to check when shows like Stranger Things return to Netflix? How about streaming dates for Better Call Saul, Top Gun: Maverick or the anime hit My Hero Academia? Keeping up with what’s available on multiple streaming services can become a bit of a chore if you don’t have a system. So what’s the best way to chase down …

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Best NAS Deals: Save up to $1,760 on Drives From WD, Synology and More

Managing the data for your small business or other organization with multiple employees can be a serious headache. You need to make sure everyone can easily access the files they need to keep work moving along, but you also want to make sure that your data remains secure from prying eyes. And while cloud storage services can be helpful, they …

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iPhone 14, 14 Plus Preorders ‘Worse’ Than For iPhone 13 Mini, Analyst Says

Apple’s new iPhone 14 lineup was unveiled last week, with preorders kicking off on Sept. 9 ahead of the Sept. 16 release. But preorders of the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are lower than preorders for the previous iPhone 13, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. “iPhone 14 and 14 Plus will be in stock on launch day, reflecting lackluster …

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iOS 16’s 2 Essential Updates for Apple Maps: How They Make Travel Easier

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Today’s release of iOS 16 — Apple’s latest version of its iPhone operating system — adds a long list of cool, new features, and Apple Maps showcases several of them. Some of the additions to Apple Maps include high-resolution …

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Apple’s iPhone 14, 14 Plus Hands

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 new iPhone 14 models bring updates to their cameras, as well as the return of a larger Plus model and a focus on safety features like car-crash detection. These phones, which start at $799 (£849, AU$1,399), were announced at Apple’s …

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Best Apple TV Remote Cases for AirTags

The latest Apple TV remote almost feels as perfect as it can be, with dedicated buttons and touch controls integrated together. It’s also slightly bigger than previous iterations, making it easier to hold and use without accidentally pressing things you didn’t mean to. However, there still isn’t a way to easily locate it if it goes missing in another room or in …

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Peacock: What’s Paywalled (Emmys), What’s Free and What Else to Know

Peacock TV is NBCUniversal’s US streaming app, with tens of thousands of hours of free programming, plus more shows, movies, sports and originals if you pay. Monday, Peacock is the only place in the US to stream the 2022 Emmy Awards ceremony live — but only if you have one of the paid, premium subscriptions.  Also paywalled on Peacock are Premier League matches; …

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