Tag Archives: iphone

Apple says keep these products a ‘safe distance’ away from medical devices

Apple has expanded its list of products to keep a safe distance away from medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators due to potential magnetic interference. In a support document updated Friday, the company says the iPhone 12, Apple Watch, AirPods and other products should be kept at least 6 inches apart from medical …

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iPhone 12 water test: How deep can Apple’s phone really go?

Apple’s iPhone 12 is water-resistant, so it should be totally fine if you accidentally drop it in the pool or it gets splashed with liquid. The iPhone 12’s IP68 rating means it can survive up to 19.6 feet (six meters) of water for 30 minutes. But how deep can you really take this phone? We took a brand-new iPhone 12 for …

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iPhone 14 could be lowest priced yet, bring back Touch ID, Apple analyst Kuo predicts

We may still be waiting to get a first look at the iPhone 13 this fall, but rumors around the iPhone 14 are already heating up. In a Wednesday investor note, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo doubled down on his prediction that in 2022, Apple will launch four iPhone 14 models, with support for under-display Touch ID, 9to5Mac reported.  Kuo said …

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Virginia Union University gifts students multiple Apple devices for smart campus program

Virginia Union University of Richmond, Virginia, has launched a new STEM initiative called Mobile Learning, Mobile Life. The historically black college has partnered with Apple in hopes of encouraging students of color to pursue STEM professions. As part of the program, students in Virginia Union’s class of 2025 will each be given an iPad Air, an Apple Watch, a pair of AirPods …

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Apple halts production of iPhone 12 Mini, report says

After less than a year on the market, the iPhone 12 Mini — essentially a compact clone of the iPhone 12 — might be on its last legs. MacRumors reported Monday that Apple has ceased production of the 5.4-inch smartphone after its sales didn’t measure up to those of the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max.  Apple …

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AirTags hands on: Apple’s impressive Bluetooth trackers will get an Android app

An Apple AirTag is a tiny Bluetooth tracker that attaches to an object like your keys and can be located with your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Bluetooth trackers aren’t new, but the biggest selling point for the AirTag is Apple’s Find My network, which is made up of hundreds of millions of Apple devices. The Find My network recently added support for third party …

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iOS 15’s biggest new features: FaceTime, Apple Wallet and Notifications get new tricks

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. iOS 15 has officially arrived. On Monday, during an online keynote for WWDC, Apple’s annual developer conference, the company presented a preview of iOS 15, the next major version of the iPhone‘s operating system. It’s a follow-up to last year’s iOS 14 and …

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OnePlus Nord CE review: A brilliant budget Android phone

The OnePlus Nord CE (or ‘core edition’) takes a lot of what made the previous Nord so appealing — triple rear cameras, super-fast 5G speeds and an attractive design — and slices even more off the asking price. While last year’s base model came in at £379, the Nord CE will set you back only £299. And who doesn’t love …

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Apple Watch’s Portrait watch face might just bring a tear to your eye. Here’s how to add it ASAP

When I first saw the new Portraits watch face for the Apple Watch during Apple’s WWDC event in early June, I didn’t pay much attention to it. I’ve never set personal photos as my watch face background, even though Apple states it’s the most popular watch face, opting instead for a Modular face full of information. However, now that Apple has added …

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So long, wallets. In iOS 15, your iPhone will even hold your driver’s license

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple’s Wallet app is getting a big upgrade in iOS 15. At Apple’s WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple announced that it will be adding support for hotel keys and driver’s licenses to help ditch more physical cards. Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of …

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