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If You Get a New iPhone With iOS 16, Do These 3 Things Immediately
The holidays are near, so you might be getting a new iPhone for Christmas. If so, here's what you should do first. The iPhone, and more specifically the iPhone 14 series, will be a popular gift for Christmas this year. If you do end up getting the latest Apple phone, there are many new features to look forward to, like the always-on display and the Dynamic Island, but you'll also have the chance ... Read more
2022-12-22 18:52:55
FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail
Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried will face home detention while awaiting trial in the US on charges that he defrauded customers and investors of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange. A US judge said the 30-year-old former billionaire could be released to his parents on a $250m bond. At the hearing, Mr Bankman-Fried did not admit or deny guilt. He has previously distanced himself from the char ... Read more
2022-12-22 18:50:42
Apple Watch Ultra Deals: Save $50 at Amazon and Best Buy Ahead of Christmas
Apple's most durable smartwatch is discounted for the holidays. On the hunt for an Apple Watch Ultra deal this side of Christmas? We've got the scoop on where to find the best prices and biggest discounts on Apple's new, rugged smartwatch ahead of the holidays. Revealed alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, the new Ultra offers a more utilitarian Apple Watch experience with several features aimed ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:33:41
Google Pixel 8 to Take Better HDR Photos, Report Says
The Pixel 8's camera will reportedly use staggered HDR technology, an improved technique for shooting scenes with both bright and dark areas. Google's Pixel phone team could be adding a new feature to its 2023 Pixel smartphone product to try to stay ahead in the photography game. The Google Pixel 8 will get a camera sensor capable of staggered HDR, an upgrade to the technology phones use today t ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:33:07
13 Pixel 7 Settings to Tweak to Make the Phone Even Better
Try out these simple changes to help make your Google phone even better. Google launched the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro in October, and both phones include a refreshed design, face unlock, the new Tensor G2 processor and improved cameras. But many of these settings options below should also be available on older devices too, including the Pixel 6 lineup. Follow the steps below to learn more about how t ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:32:45
Apple Extends Self Service Repair for Mac Desktops
Fix your 2022 Mac Studio and more with genuine Apple parts and tools. Apple on Tuesday again expanded the Self Service Repair program it launched earlier this year, adding more desktop models. You can now personally try to fix your 2021 M1 iMac, 2020 M1 Mac Mini or 2022 Mac Studio and Studio Display, the company told CNET via email. You can replace or repair components such as the display, speak ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:32:17
Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found
Elon Musk has said he will resign as Twitter's chief executive officer when he finds someone "foolish enough to take the job". The billionaire promised earlier to abide by the result of a Twitter poll which saw 57.5% of users vote "yes" to him quitting the role. He says he will still run the software and servers teams after his replacement is found. Changes on the platform s ... Read more
2022-12-20 23:28:55
iPhone 14 and 14 Pro 3 Months Later: Highs and Lows of Apple's Newest Phones
We ran in-depth tests on the iPhone 14 line's batteries, cameras and Emergency SOS via Satellite. In a year packed with numerous phone releases, Apple's iPhone 14 lineup is curious. There is the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, which represent the pinnacle of the company's design, software and hardware. The iPhone 14 Pro is notably defined by an oval-shaped screen cut-out for the True Depth camera ... Read more
2022-12-20 00:24:45
You Can Free Up iPhone Storage Without Deleting Anything Important
If you don't want to permanently get rid of your favorite apps, offline movies and text message threads -- you don't have to. If storage is tight on your iPhone, you have very few options. You can of course delete large files, like downloaded TV shows, movies and albums, but maybe you don't really want to give these up. There are also various cloud options, but that requires shifting files around ... Read more
2022-12-20 00:24:10
OnePlus 11 5G, Buds Pro 2 Are Going to Be Announced in February
OnePlus' next phone and earbuds now have an event date. On Monday the Chinese smartphone maker announced that its "OnePlus Cloud 11 Launch Event" will take place on Feb. 7 in New Delhi, India. The company says that the Cloud 11 name "represents the upgraded technology and performance delivered by the brand's latest products, and to elevate the user experience from Cloud 9 to Cloud ... Read more
2022-12-20 00:23:16