Better iPhone cameras and faster chips are great, but one of the biggest improvements Apple could make on the iPhone is adding a USB-C port. That’s why I was cheered this week to see signs Apple might someday make that change. Apple introduced the iPhone 13 on Tuesday with the same old Lightning port the company …
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During Apple’s annual September hardware launch event, the company focused on iPhone 13, new iPads and a new Apple Watch, but Macs were nowhere to be seen. That wasn’t a huge surprise, given the leaks and analyst predictions, but it was still disappointing for anyone trying to decide between getting a new MacBook now or waiting. The last big new …
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Update, Sept. 21: The iPhone 13 lineup has arrived. Read CNET’s reviews of the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini, and the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Original story follows. Apple’s rumored new iPhone 13 will likely get its big reveal at Apple’s event later today with the Apple Watch 7 and iPad Mini 6, and as such it’s a good time to …
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Apple on Tuesday revealed its iPhone 13’s processor, the A15 Bionic, a chip with 15 billion transistors and new graphics and AI abilities. Transistors are the core circuitry elements that process and store data on chips, and the count this year is significantly higher than the 11.8 billion on the A14 chip that powers iPhone 12 models introduced in 2020. …
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Update, Sept. 21: The iPhone 13 lineup has arrived. Read CNET’s reviews of the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini, and the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Original story follows. Apple’s next event, during which it will likely unveil its next slate of devices, including the Apple Watch Series 7 and the iPhone 13, is happening tomorrow, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. …
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Too busy to get to a shopping mall? No worries, the mall can come to you, courtesy of CNET’s Coupon team. With shortages expected to continue into next year, many experts are recommending consumers do their holiday shopping as early as they can. That’s why we’ve gathered a handy list of all the biggest Labor Day discounts so you can quickly wrap …
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Here’s a good reason to upgrade to Windows 11: Your laptop won’t be able to take advantage of the full range of speed and battery features in Intel’s new Alder Lake processor without Microsoft’s latest operating system. Windows 11 arrives on Oct. 5, the same time of year as the first PCs using Alder Lake, Intel’s successor to its 11th …
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Apple wants to hire a programmer who knows about RISC-V, a processor technology that competes with the Arm designs that power iPhones, iPads and newer Macs. The company’s interest emerged in a job posting for a “RISC-V high performance programmer” that Apple published Thursday. It’s not clear exactly what Apple’s plans are for the technology. Apple didn’t respond to a …
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If you’re looking to play games on your phone, adding a wraparound game controller like the Razer Kishi makes the experience a whole lot more like playing a Nintendo Switch. The Razer Kishi for Android usually sells for $100, but is now on sale for $59, which is the lowest price we’ve seen. The Kishi deal coincides with the Intel Gamers …
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During its Create the Uncreated fall product reveal on Thursday, Asus launched a host of notable new products and technologies, along with the usual refreshes. Headlining the announcements: the first 32-inch OLED monitor, the Asus Dial secondary input integrated into its StudioBook line of pro creator laptops and the virtual Asus DialPad on the touchpad of its new Vivobook Pro …
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