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AirPods sharing feature for iPhone is easy and terrific. Here’s how to share music and more

Have you ever wanted to watch a video from your phone with someone, without getting a splitter or wedging your AirPod into their ear? Apple’s Audio Sharing feature has flown under the radar since it was released last year. But with iOS 14, Apple has streamlined the process, making it easier to share the audio …

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iPhone cameras just got a lot better, thanks to iOS 14. Here’s what changed

I’ve been using iOS 14 since Apple announced the beta version back in June at WWDC. Now Apple’s newest operating system is out of beta (here’s how to install iOS 14 to your iPhone if you haven’t yet), and we’re still discovering new features to love about it, including widgets for the home screen, picture-in-picture video, the Translation app and more. One …

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iOS 14: 11 cool tricks your iPhone’s Shortcuts app can do for you now

It’s easy to ignore the preinstalled Shortcuts app on your iPhone, simply because at first glance it’s not all that clear what it does. Or maybe it’s that it appears to do a lot, and can be overwhelming. Either way, with the release of iOS 14, the Shortcuts app has finally hit the mainstream thanks to its ability to create custom app icons.  …

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iOS 14 compatible devices: All the iPhones that support Apple’s new OS

Apple’s September event included, among a slew of new product releases (see everything announced here), the announcement of iOS 14’s release date. As of last month, owners of compatible iPhones are able to install Apple’s newest operating system, which was originally announced in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Among the new features coming to iOS 14, Apple previewed a new app …

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iPhone SE vs. 8: Here’s why you shouldn’t buy the 3

In a bid to lure budget-minded iPhone fans, the iPhone SE debuted in April for $399 (£419, AU$749). The iPhone SE’s specs and looks are similar to the iPhone 8 from three years ago, which is likely the reason why Apple discontinued its 2017 iPhone when it announced the iPhone SE. Read more: iPhone SE 2020 is proof that Apple won’t actually bring …

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iPhone SE vs. iPhone 11: The features you miss when you save that extra $300

As the sequel to Apple’s 2016 sleeper-hit iPhone of the same name, the new iPhone SE starts at $399 (£419, AU$749). With that price tag, the phone aims to court budget-minded users who may not be able to splurge on $1,000 phones like the iPhone 11 Pro or Galaxy Note 20. While that does mean some cuts in hardware (the phone has a smaller 4.7-inch …

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Having iPhone issues? Here’s how to fix it yourself

When your iPhone isn’t working how it should, it’s downright frustrating. Whether an app keeps crashing the moment you open it, or your phone keeps freezing whenever you go back to your home screen or try to send a text, your iPhone isn’t working when you need it to and that isn’t OK.  Don’t worry. We’ll show you where to …

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20 iPhone and iPad tips and tricks: Everything you need to know about iOS and iPadOS 13.7

Don’t let yourself get distracted by all of the shiny new features in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. The upcoming updates are currently available in public beta for iPhone and iPad, and most users should avoid installing until the official release later this year. There are plenty of features and capabilities tucked away in iOS 13.7 and iPadOS 13.7, some of which have been …

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Apple, Google promise better coronavirus tracking with ‘exposure notifications express’

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple and Google want to make it easier for health agencies to join its coronavirus exposure notification system, creating a new option that will allow them to help people track and alert one another about coronavirus infections without having to build an app.  …

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How Google Pixel 4A’s specs compare with its rivals: iPhone SE 2020, Galaxy A51

Google took the wraps off its second-generation Pixel 4A phone last month (also announcing the Pixel 4A 5G and Pixel 5), joining Samsung’s Galaxy A51 and Apple’s new iPhone SE in the increasingly crowded budget-friendly segment. For $349, you get a 3,140-mAh battery, a headphone jack and a standout 12-megapixel camera that CNET’s Lynn La says in her review of the Pixel …

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