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iOS 15’s biggest new features: FaceTime, Apple Wallet and Notifications get new tricks

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. iOS 15 has officially arrived. On Monday, during an online keynote for WWDC, Apple’s annual developer conference, the company presented a preview of iOS 15, the next major version of the iPhone‘s operating system. It’s a follow-up to …

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Apple’s M1 iPad Pro faces the One Charge Challenge

It’s no secret that Apple believes its iPad Pro tablets are made for creatives who like making things. While I’ve never owned an iPad Pro, I do indeed like making things. And if you’re going to be making things, the newest iPad announced in April includes Apple’s fast M1 chip and, in the version I’m testing out, a fancy 12.9-inch …

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You can now subscribe to podcasts ad

Apple Podcast Subscriptions are live as of Tuesday, letting you buy membership to individual podcasts and channels of shows. The marketplace is live worldwide and includes shows from brands such as NPR, the Washington Post and CNN, as well as individual creators like Dave Chappelle, Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland. Creators set the price for the subscriptions, which start …

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Apple TV Plus free trial period drops from one year to three months

Starting July 1, Apple will reduce the length of its Apple TV Plus free trial period from a year to just three months for those customers who buy an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod Touch or Mac. Although the change to the promotion length was previously known, the change appeared on the company’s website this week, which now offers one free …

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Best streaming devices and TVs for Father’s Day 2021

This story is part of Father’s Day Gift Guide, featuring our top picks for dads who love tech. Struggling to come up with a Father’s Day gift idea? If your dad is a techie, we have some ideas for that perfect gift in the form of a streaming device. After all, a new streaming stick would be the Father’s Day …

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Top EU court makes it harder for Silicon Valley giants to dodge GDPR privacy suits

Europe’s top court ruled on Tuesday that national privacy regulators could pursue investigations into big tech companies, even if they aren’t the lead regulator for that company — in specific circumstances. Until now, regulators have been bound by Europe’s one-stop-shop rule, which means only the regulator in the country where the company has its European headquarters may bring GDPR enforcements …

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Apple and Google mobile ecosystem dominance under scrutiny by UK antitrust regulator

For many years, Google and Apple have been the two biggest and most dominant names in mobile ecosystems globally, but the UK’s competition regulator is now asking whether this duopoly is offering phone users the best deal. On Tuesday, the Competition and Markets Authority, the country’s antitrust regulator, announced that it is “taking a closer look” at iOS and Android. This …

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Next Apple Watch will reportedly get a speed boost, improved display

The rumored upcoming Apple Watch — likely the Apple Watch Series 7 — will get a faster processor, better wireless connectivity and an updated screen, according to a report Monday from Bloomberg. The tech giant also has new health sensors planned for the Apple Watch, but those reportedly won’t make it into this year’s model. The next Apple Watch will …

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This excellent AirPods alternative is only $20 for a limited time

The Enacfire E90 earbuds are on our list of the best true-wireless earbuds under $50. Over the last few months we’ve seen them steadily drop in price from around $35 to $25. Now they’re down to a mere $20 after you click the instant 20% off coupon on their Amazon product page and apply the extra 15% code E90DEALS at checkout (the …

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How to set up a projector

For the biggest screen possible in your home, the best projectors can create truly massive images. In many cases they cost less than the biggest TVs. From movies to TV, PlayStation 5 to Xbox Series X, there’s just something more compelling and engrossing about big-screen entertainment.  The catch is that projectors require more setup and hassle than TVs. You’ll need to …

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