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Why iPhone 5 and 5C owners should not download iOS 10 right away

iOS 10 — the new operating system for iPhone — is compatible with the iPhone 5 and newer devices. But before iPhone 5 and 5C owners update, we would offer the following advice: look before you leap. Why iPhone 5 and 5C owners should wait Because the iPhone 5 and 5C models are on the …

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iMessage Bubble Effects not working in iOS 10? Here’s why

Now playing: Watch this: iOS 10: What’s new in Messages 2:22 Apple added a ton of new features to Messages on iOS 10, from apps to sticker packs to fancy animated effects you can apply to individual messages. If you’re not completely up to speed on what’s new, be sure to read through our complete guide to Messages on iOS …

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Cameras compared: iPhone 7 Plus vs. Galaxy S7 vs. iPhone 6S Plus

The iPhone 7 Plus gets a new camera, and this one is a big deal. Actually, it’s two big deals: two 12-megapixel cameras on the back, one wide-angle and one telephoto. Our very own professional, CNET Senior Photographer James Martin spent six days with the iPhone 7 Plus and its cameras. He worked in and around San Francisco, taking shots …

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How to unlock your Mac with the Apple Watch

Today, alongside the rocky iOS 10 rollout, Watch OS 3 was released. This new version of software brings a laundry list of new features to the Apple Watch, such as the new Application dock, Control Center replacing Glances, an SOS mode and much more. Another standout feature found in Watch OS 3 is Auto Unlock, which unlocks your Mac when …

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Don’t let online health sites turn you into a ‘cyberchondriac’

Feeling poorly? Chances are, you’ve already checked out a few of the thousands of websites, medical papers and news stories out there on the internet to try to figure out why you feel the way you do. There’s also a good chance your brain glommed onto something frightening (CANCER!) before deciding on a more likely cause. And you know — …

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How to leave the iOS public beta program

Last year, Apple introduced a public beta program for iOS users who were willing to help the company test iOS 9. The program continued throughout the rest of the year, allowing users to test iOS 9.2 and eventually iOS 10. Participating in the program meant users were able to check out features before the official release — something only those …

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iOS 10 has arrived

Now playing: Watch this: 10 reasons to upgrade to iOS 10 2:30 On Tuesday Apple released iOS 10, the company’s newest mobile operating system for iOS devices. The update includes a wide range of new features, improving upon iMessage by adding apps, a revamped Music app, new Control Center panels, Siri apps and plenty more hidden features. You have two …

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Apple Watch: 11 new features in WatchOS 3

Now playing: Watch this: Apple Watch launches new OS and apps 2:14 iPhone and iPad users aren’t the only people being treated to a huge update with the release of iOS 10. For those with an Apple Watch, after installing iOS 10, your next step is to install WatchOS 3. A lot has changed with WatchOS 3, leaving some familiarity …

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Apple’s iOS 10 update freezes some iPhones

Another iOS update, another round of glitches. Apple on Tuesday released the latest version of its mobile software, iOS 10. The problem is some users — including me — had issues downloading the update. After going through the download and install process over Wi-Fi, the iPhone showed an error window and indicated you needed to plug it into iTunes on …

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iOS 10 notifications look the same, but work a lot differently

Now playing: Watch this: Apple unveils iOS 10, packs it with new features 3:43 At first glance, notifications on iOS 10 will look like they always have. But, as the saying goes, things aren’t always as they appear. The ways you view, clear and interact with notifications work a lot differently in the new operating system. Just how you interact …

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