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Update (April 20, 2:40 p.m. PT): Several aspects of this deal have changed since it first went live on the morning of April 17, most notably the unlock policy: It’s now 360 days, not six months as previously indicated. However, Red Pocket has promised to honor the six-month agreement for anyone who purchased (or purchases) a …

Every time my iPhone rings with an incoming call, the rest of my Apple devices ring in unison, turning my kitchen into a cacophonous digital orchestra. Making matters worse, my iPad and Mac often continue ringing for a few seconds after I’ve answered the call, leaving both the caller and me startled and confused. Sound familiar?  The problem is compounded …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Back in January at CES in Las Vegas, the folks at OtterBox stuck a new Amplify Glass screen protector on my iPhone 11 Pro. It didn’t look any different from other screen protectors, but it had an interesting feature: According to OtterBox, the …

5G is the next generation of wireless networks and it does a lot of things better than 4G. It will arrive in fits and spurts as the networks and devices debut and mature, but the recent pandemic and disruptions it has caused may stoke an appetite for the best connectivity everywhere, as our lives have moved more online.  A 5G connection …

Butterflies or plaid? Leopard print or flames? Cherries or angels or tie-dye or puppies? These might not be questions you ask yourself most days, but for teen girls everywhere, they can be topics of real concern when you’re about to drop $35 on an iPhone case from Wildflower, a Los Angeles-based company born out of a chance encounter with singer …

Apple’s AirPower wireless charging pad, which was supposed to allow you to charge three Apple devices at the same time, never made it to market. But a handful of alternatives have, and Logitech is the latest company to introduce one, the Logitech Powered 3-in-1 Dock. It costs $130 and is available now.  See it at Dell.com The two main charging …

Last month, Samsung announced the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra. Out with the old, in with the new, right? Actually, Samsung is keeping the S10 lineup, but lowering prices across the board. Result: Yesterday’s flagships are today’s deals. You stand to save $150 on each of the three models. Read more: Motorola Edge Plus is a worthy Samsung …

Have you used your iPhone’s dark mode setting yet? If not, you should. Not only is it easier on your eyes, especially if you often use your phone in a dimly lit room, but using dark mode actually saves battery life, according to Google. Apple first added a system-wide dark mode with the release of iOS 13 last year, converting the …

Have you ever tried to send a video in a message on your iPhone, only to have the clip uploaded to iCloud and sent as a link instead? It’s not just annoying, it’s also complicated when the recipient wants to save a copy for themselves.  But don’t get frustrated, there’s an easy way to make sure you’re sending both photos …

Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows.  The first time you open a new app on your iPhone ($500 at Best Buy), you’re bombarded with prompts and requests, each one asking for access to different pieces of your private information. I know I’m guilty of reflexively approving these prompts. The problem with my approach is that …