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iPhone 14's Emergency SOS Service: Apple Gives Users 2 Free Years
iPhone 14 users get Apple's satellite messaging service free for at least two years. After that...At its "Far Out" event on Wednesday, Apple announced a new safety feature for the iPhone 14 -- Emergency SOS via satellite. When you are outside of cell phone service or don't have reception, your iPhone will be able to send messages via satellite that will be routed to emergency responders. ... Read more
2022-09-08 21:43:39
The Essential Phone Privacy Booster Most People Don't Have? A Mobile VPN
Here's why a mobile VPN is an essential privacy booster for your iPhone or Android -- and how you can set one up in under 10 minutes. It doesn't matter if you're using an older model, a shiny new Samsung or the new iPhone 14 -- your mobile phone needs a solid and well-tested virtual private network. A VPN will keep your browsing history and internet searches private from your wireless carrier, in ... Read more
2022-09-08 21:42:50
From iPhone 14 to Apple Watch 8: Everything Apple Revealed at 'Far Out'
The fall event from Apple brought new iPhone 14 models, new AirPods and lots more... As expected, we got a first look at the iPhone 14 at Apple's Wednesday event, but the new flagship phone was only the tip of the iceberg. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE and AirPods Pro 2nd generation all made an appear ... Read more
2022-09-08 21:41:53
Brazil bans sales of iPhones without USB power adapters
Brazil says it is banning the sale of iPhones which do not include a power adapter. In a statement on Tuesday, Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security said it has fined Apple 12.275 million reais (£2.04m). Brazilian consumer agency Senacon said Apple's decision not to include power adapters with new iPhones discriminates against consumers by selling an "incomplete product". A ... Read more
2022-09-08 21:39:45
iPhone 14 and 14 Plus Get Camera, Screen, Battery Boost. See What Apple Updated for 2022
Apple's new iPhone 14 models for 2022 have new features from head to toe. We'll show you which ones matter most. Apple dropped four new iPhone 14 models this year, including the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. These two may have the buzziest new features, including the new Dynamic Island notch redesign and always-on display, but the entry-level iPhone 14 and 14 Plus also come with larger screen option ... Read more
2022-09-07 20:06:48
iPhone 14 vs. Plus, Pro and Pro Max: Apple's Whole 2022 Phone Lineup Compared
Apple's four new iPhone models beef up their cameras and include a new design for the Pro models. Apple's new 2022 iPhone 14 lineup debuted Wednesday at Apple's "Far Out" event, highlighting new cameras across the lineup, a larger non-Pro iPhone 14 Plus and a redesigned notch (aka Dynamic Island) for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The lineup will also be the first to omit a p ... Read more
2022-09-07 20:06:18
Upgrading to iPhone 14 Won't Be as Simple as Swapping in Your SIM Card
Apple's latest phones do away with physical SIM cards in favor of the eSIM. Looking to upgrade to the iPhone 14? It's not going to be as simple as taking your SIM card out of your current phone and plopping it in. Apple announced at Wednesday's "Far Out" event that the company is fully embracing virtual embedded SIM cards -- aka eSIMs -- as the default, a change it has been gradually mo ... Read more
2022-09-07 20:05:52
Major New Google Chrome Security Bug: You Need to Update Your Browser ASAP
A critical security vulnerability in Google Chrome was recently found and patched. Make sure your browser is protected. If you're using Google Chrome or a Chromium-based browser -- whether on MacOS, Windows or Linux -- it's time to check for a critical security update. On Friday, Google released a Chrome update to patch a significant vulnerability that is actively being exploited in ongoing cyber ... Read more
2022-09-07 20:05:26
Here's When You Can Preorder the iPhone 14
Mark your calendar: You can get your order in starting Sept. 9. Wondering when you can get your hands on one of the new iPhones unveiled by Apple on Wednesday? The iPhone 14 lineup consists of the iPhone 14 (starting at $799), the 14 Plus (starting at $899), the 14 Pro (starting at $999) and the 14 Pro Max (starting at $1,099). Preorders for all four phones begin Sept. 9 at 5 a.m. PT (8 a.m. ET ... Read more
2022-09-07 20:05:08
How iPhone 14 Pro's Whopping 48MP Camera Will Change Your Phone Photography
How iPhone 14 Pro's Whopping 48MP Camera Will Change Your Phone PhotographyApple follows Samsung and others with sensors that can capture more photo detail.Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus phone get better main and selfie cameras, but serious smartphone photographers will be more interested in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max announced Wednesday. These higher-end phones come with a 48-megapixel m ... Read more
2022-09-07 20:04:47