Apple is growing its Find My network to include devices made by third-party companies, including Belkin, Chipolo and VanMoof. Find My functionality launched in 2009 along with iPhone 3GS. Over the past 12 years it has grown from just tracking lost iPhones to being able to find most Apple products like Macs, Apple Watches and …
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Here’s an April Fools’ prank I could have lived without. Tuesday the thermometer hit 70 degrees; this morning, 26 and a blizzard. Oh, Michigan, you so crazy. Also crazy: Some of today’s deals. I mean, 99 cents to cover your iPhone screen in protective glass? Yes, please. As always, these items are available for a limited time and while supplies …
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Have a cracked iPhone, busted Galaxy or waterlogged Pixel? Verizon wants you to trade it in for a shiny new 5G phone on one of its “premium” unlimited plans. In a promotion announced on Wednesday, the nation’s largest carrier unveiled a new deal that offers up to $440 in credits towards the price of a new 5G phone for existing …
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If you’re using Apple Pay on your iPhone ($500 at Best Buy) or Apple Watch ($349 at eBay), you might wonder about the tiny black Apple Pay oval at the bottom of your Messages app. Or perhaps a friend sent you money with Apple Cash and you want to know what you can do with it. I’m going to walk you …
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If you are ready to plunk down for an iPhone 12 but are already tracking rumors about the iPhone 13, then you might be a good candidate for Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program. With it, you can upgrade your current phone for the latest model every year. It’s basically the “iPhone as a service” plan: Instead of paying the full value up …
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The Apple Watch’s journey has been one of constant evolution. Originally positioned as an extension of your iPhone, putting apps and notifications on your wrist has slowly morphed into a full-out fitness device. Not only does it count your steps, but it can detect if you fall then call for help, monitor how noisy your environment is and even run …
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This feels like a mistake. I checked; it’s not. If you have an old phone you’re looking to retire in favor of a shiny new 5G-capable model, here’s an insanely affordable option: For a limited time, you can get the Motorola One 5G Ace for $20 when you port an existing number to Metro by T-Mobile. List price: $400. Regular …
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The digital divide is a massive problem affecting millions of people — but if you only think about it that way, it can be abstract and overwhelming. It becomes a lot more real when you look at the individuals grappling with it day to day. Like Michelle in Scotland, anguishing over internet bills and her daughter’s online schooling. Like Jaqueline …
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Environmentally friendly smartphone cases are rapidly proliferating as more companies are making an effort to manufacture products out of recycled materials or materials that are biodegradable. The Torro Eco Cover for the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro falls into the latter category, and like a lot of eco cases, it’s pretty simply designed. But unlike a lot of eco cases, …
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Apple has started showing a repairability score for its iPhones and MacBook laptops in its online store in France. The information, spotted earlier by MacGeneration, is required under new French regulations that came into force at the start of the year. France is requiring companies that make some electronics and household appliances to let consumers know how repairable their products …
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