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Apple included a handy new feature in the Photos app on iOS 9 (preview of new features here) sure to please those who frequently share multiple pictures and videos. Once you’ve installed iOS 9, be it the public preview or the official release this fall, you’ll be able to launch the Photos app and select …

Apple has invented a way to move objects onscreen by tapping the side of your device. Apple/USPTO Do you sometimes find it frustrating trying to move your cursor and other small objects on a mobile device screen using your finger? An Apple patent may have a solution. A patent application dubbed “Fine-tuning an operation based on tapping,” which was approved …

Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have been contributing to soaring financial results. CNET The iPhone will prove as resilient as ever — even if a potential hiccup is on the horizon. That’s the expectation for Apple when it reports its financial results for the third quarter Tuesday. Typically, the fiscal third quarter is Apple’s weakest period of the year …

After updating to iOS 9 you’ll notice a new name and icon for the app formerly known as Passbook. The new name aligns the app with Passbooks true intent: replacing your wallet. As such, Passbook has been renamed Wallet. Perhaps the biggest change to Wallet isn’t the new name and icon, but a shortcut specifically to access your digital wallet …

Prior to iOS 9, the only way to access files stored in your iCloud Drive account was by using a specific app for a specific file type. iOS lacked a dedicated app to view your files as a whole, and it was a frustration point for many. iOS 9, however, offers an optional iCloud Drive app. The app services as …

Now playing: Watch this: Battery saving features in iOS 9 1:22 Enlarge Image Low Power Mode enabled on iOS 9. Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET Apple is introducing a couple new features in iOS 9 to help extend the battery life of your iOS device. The first feature is one you’d likely never know was present unless told otherwise. Any time …

Apple Pay is Apple’s NFC payment system that lets you make purchases using an iOS device. The service is currently available only in the US and the UK, it won’t run on every iPhone, and you’ll run into restrictions on the latest iPads. To sort out the intricacies of Apple’s payment system, we’ve put together an FAQ. Everything from which …

Now playing: Watch this: How to get back to iOS 8 from the iOS 9 beta 2:22 Reverting from the iOS 9 public beta to a more reliable version of iOS, currently iOS 8.4, is possible. While not the easiest process, if you go into it with a bit of patience and time set aside, you’ll be back up and …

If you’re one of the brave who’ve installed the public preview of iOS 9, you’ve likely encountered an issue or random bug. It’s part of the experience when using a beta, or in this case, a preview operating system. The next time one of Apple’s apps displays an odd interface, refuses to launch or something plain weird happens when using …

First things first: Yes, Apple has released iOS 9 as a public beta, but that doesn’t mean it’s ready for everyday use. In fact, I’d suggest you stay away if you don’t like troubleshooting issues. And even after you’ve attempted to fix the issue, there are times when you simply have to live with an app not working or a …