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So what’s better, Android O or iOS 11? (The 3:59, Ep. 236)

We’re comparing Apples and Android O(ranges). Apple on Monday showed off the newest features that will come with its latest iOS, including upgrades to Siri, augmented reality buffs and a spiffy new menu. It falls short when you compare it to Google’s announcements during I/O for Android O. They both feature a smart voice assistant, …

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Will your iPhone or iPad get iOS 11? Here’s the full list

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Now playing: Watch this: iOS 11: Is your device compatible? 1:11 iOS 11, the latest version of Apple‘s iPhone and iPad operating system, is nearly here — with fancy new features in tow. Perhaps you’re feeling a little anxious to get it, but …

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Apple and Xiaomi trump Fitbit to become wearable kings

There’s a lot happening in the wearables world. Fitbit is down, but overall shipments are up, leading to Apple and Xiaomi taking equal first place.  Related stories Apple Watch review: This time, a better smartwatch Hey Apple, can you top Google and Facebook at AR and AI? Fitbit may delay Apple-rivaling smartwatch, headphones Apple is the king of the smartwatch, …

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Get a Canon multifunction laser printer for $84.99

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Canon Yesterday’s smartwatch deal sold out quickly — which didn’t surprise me in the least. The reseller, Meh, asked me not to disclose …

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Apple’s iOS 11 take on AR looks pretty good so far

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Augmented reality: what the heck do you do with it? No one really knows for sure, but everyone’s trying. Apple is making a concerted push towards AR with iOS 11, adding a developer toolset called ARKit that helps create augmented experiences on iPhones …

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Apple introduces ARKit for developing augmented reality apps

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple is finally getting into augmented reality.  The iPhone maker on Monday announced ARKit, a platform that invites third-party software developers to created augmented reality experiences for iPhone and iPad apps. AR, one of Silicon Valley’s newest obsessions, overlays digital images and animations …

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CNET’s live coverage from WWDC 2017 (Podcast Replay)

Watch CNET Live on Livestream | YouTube | Periscope Listen to CNET’s audio replay of WWDC 2017 Your browser does not support the audio element. Now playing: Watch this: CNET’s live coverage from WWDC 2017 (replay) 42:38 WWDC Show Notes: 12 top tricks iOS 11 will bring to your iPhone, iPad Apple already controls your life, now HomePod wants your …

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Apple wants Siri to read your mind and take over your home

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. With more voice assistants competing for your attention than ever before, the time was right for Apple to introduce a slew of Siri upgrades on Monday, June 5, at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. On top of that, we finally got our first …

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Amazon’s rumored ‘Ice’ phone will embrace Google’s apps

Amazon seems to be writing its own story of Ice and Fire. After the company’s first Fire Phone flamed out, Amazon is said to be going back to the drawing board for its next push into smartphone territory. According to a report from NDTV’s Gadget 360, Amazon’s working on a phone internally nicknamed “Ice.” The phone will run Android 7.1.1 and have …

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WWDC 2017: Livestream, live blog, start time, how to watch

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is scheduled to take place this Monday. CNET will be on hand to cover the news as it breaks, and as it has done in the past, Apple will also be livestreaming the event for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, …

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