Tag Archives: mobile

Apple Hikes Prices on Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple One Bundle

Apple on Monday said it’s raising prices on its popular Apple Music and Apple TV Plus subscription services, as well as on its Apple One bundle, marking the first major price increase in the US from the company in years. Apple Music is jumping by $1 for individuals to $11 per month and by $2 for families to …

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You Have Less Than Two Weeks to Claim Money From AT&T’s $14 Million Hidden Fee Settlement

Current and former AT&T customers may be eligible for a piece of a $14 million settlement, but the deadline is swiftly approaching.AT&T agreed to the massive payout after a class action lawsuit alleged it charged subscribers hidden fees for years:  In court filings, plaintiffs in Vianu v. AT&T Mobility argued the telecom company failed to inform postpaid wireless customers they …

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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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‘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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iOS 16 Cheat Sheet: Your Complete Guide to the iPhone Update

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple released iOS 16 less than a week after its “Far Out” event, where the company announced the next line of iPhones, Apple Watches — including the Apple Watch Ultra — and the AirPods Pro. We put together this cheat …

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Pokemon Go September 2022 Community Day: Shiny Roggenrola, Bonuses and More

Pokemon Go’s September Community Day is almost here. This month’s event takes place this Sunday and stars the rock-type Pokemon Roggenrola, with a slew of other in-game bonuses to take advantage of, including increased candy. Here’s everything you need to know about September’s Community Day. When is September’s Community Day? Pokemon Go’s September Community Day takes place Sunday, Sept. 18. …

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Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Cases

The latest model in Samsung’s popular Z Flip lineup, the Z Flip 4, officially hit shelves last month. But if you’re still holding onto your previous-gen Galaxy Z Flip 3 while you wait for that $1,000 starting price to come down, you’ll want to make sure it’s got some protection while you’re out in the world. Because of the Z Flip 3’s unusual …

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iOS 16.0.1 Update for iPhone 14 Reportedly Fixes FaceTime, iMessage Issues

Apple has already issued an update for iOS 16 designed to patch several issues for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, 9to5Mac has reported. Here are the full iOS 16.0.1 release notes, according to 9to5Mac, which has access to an iPhone 14 Pro on which the update appeared late Wednesday: “Fixes an issue with activation and migration during set …

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Why People Don’t Line Up for iPhones as Much Anymore

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Back in 2007, David Barnard’s plans for buying his first iPhone were simple. He was going to walk up to AT&T store during the weekend and buy one. That’s it. But his brother Sam convinced him otherwise.  It took …

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Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Cases

The next generation of foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4, is now available to buy. The Flip 4 is close to standard flagship phone pricing with a $1,000 list price, but the $1,800 Fold 4 is an expensive buy, even if you manage to snag one of the best Galaxy Z Fold 4 deals. And when you’re spending …

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