Tag Archives: iphone

Apple Hops Over iPadOS 16, Releasing iPadOS 16.1: How to Get It

Apple on Monday released iPadOS 16.1 for its iPad lineup — jumping straight from July’s iPadOS 16 public beta to Monday’s update serving as the first official version of iPadOS 16.   Like iOS 16 for the iPhone, the iPadOS update includes the ability to edit and unsend text messages, share photos and videos more easily with the …

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Pixel 7 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Which Phone Camera Is Better?

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Google’s Pixel 7 Pro has an excellent triple-camera setup that’s already seriously impressed me, alongside the phone’s slick new design and streamlined Android 13 software. But the competition is fierce, with Apple’s latest iPhone 14 Pro also packing some potent …

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‘Cannot Verify AirPods’ in iOS 16? Your Earbuds Might Be to Blame

Apple’s iOS 16 update brings a number of features to your iPhone. This includes a verification step for AirPods. If you’re connecting official AirPods — such as the new AirPod Pro 2 earbuds or the sleek, neutral-toned Kim Kardashian Beats Fit Pro, or other compatible Bluetooth headphone devices — you likely won’t notice a difference. On the other hand, if …

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iFixit’s iPhone 14 Teardown Finds a ‘Beautiful Butterfly’

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple mentioned the iPhone 14 had a new internal design during its launch event earlier this month, and now a teardown from iFixit offers a look at exactly what’s different.  iFixit, a website devoted to showing consumers how to …

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iOS 16 Won’t Revive the Battery Icon for Every iPhone

Apple’s iOS 16 offers an impressive set of new features, but it marks the return of an old, much-missed feature, too: the battery life icon on the status bar. Most iPhones, including the new iPhone 14, sport the default feature, as do all iPads once you download the update. However, not all iPhones support the new battery icon feature, even …

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Even the iPhone’s Most Annoying iOS 16 Features Can Be Turned Off

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iOS 16 comes with plenty of new features to love, including the return of the battery percentage icon and the ability to edit and unsend text messages. But, there are also some less desirable features, too, like the …

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Skip the iOS 16 FOMO: Download the iPhone Update Today

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iOS 16 is here, and there’s a collection of cool new features to try out. There are a few annoying features, too, but you can always disable those. The latest mobile software update includes the ability to unsend and …

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iOS 16: There’s an Easy Fix for the iPhone’s Frustrating New Search Button

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. If you’ve downloaded iOS 16, you likely noticed a bunch of new features on your iPhone. Many of them are lovely additions that make everyday tasks like sending text messages just a little easier. But, there are others that …

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Here’s What the iPhone 14 Pro’s Cameras Can Do

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The iPhone 14 Pro’s camera upgrades should appeal to photographers, filmmakers and creative types on TikTok and YouTube. Apple made several significant improvements to the iPhone’s camera hardware, like adding a larger, 48-megapixel sensor. The 14 Pro also uses …

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iPhone’s Lock Screen at Your Command: Try iOS 16’s Best New Widgets Now

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The latest operating system for Apple iPhones — iOS 16 — was released last week, and third-party apps were right behind it, with many launching new versions on the same day. The biggest feature addition for apps in iOS 16 is the …

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