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iPhone 15 Features I Really Want to See
Commentary: Aside from USB-C charging, I'm hoping for the return of Touch ID and more features for the Dynamic Island. Apple already addressed some of the iPhone's shortcomings with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max by adding an always-on display among other features. But there are plenty of ways Apple could further improve the iPhone experience, especially when it comes to the cheaper, non-Pro model ... Read more
2023-06-14 23:43:53
Get Great Deals on iPhone and Apple Watch Refurbs at Woot
Woot has recent models like the iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Apple Watch Series 7 available at a great price. If you're looking to buy one of the best phones out there, Apple consistently tops our list of great options with its latest iPhone, year after year. Likewise, its various Apple Watch models are often featured on our list of best smartwatches. But Apple devices come at a premium, often costi ... Read more
2023-06-14 23:42:54
The Nothing Phone 2 Finally Teases a Launch Date
The next version of the Nothing phone launches in July. Nothing Phone 2, the next version of Nothing's phone, will launch July 11, the company said in a teaser posted Tuesday on Twitter. The teaser encourages people to "come to the bright side" and points to Nothing's website. The Nothing Phone 2 is expected to be a more high-end phone than the first version. Nothing has already confir ... Read more
2023-06-14 23:42:16
Google Is Using AI to Show How Clothes Look on Real People Before You Buy
The new virtual try-on feature uses generative AI to outfit models with different body types in the same article of clothing. Google is using artificial intelligence in its online shopping tool to show how clothing from online retailers will fit different body types, the company said Wednesday. It's another move in Google's push to incorporate generative AI -- or AI that can create content based ... Read more
2023-06-14 23:41:15
Gmail AI Can Now Write Emails for You on Your Phone: How It Works
Tired of writing boring emails? Google's new Help Me Write feature has you covered. Email can be a lot of fun if you're corresponding with an old friend or a pen pal halfway around the world. It's less fun when you're filing multiple insurance claims or sending hundreds of thank you notes. Announced at the Google I/O event in May, a new feature from Gmail called Help Me Write can draft those bo ... Read more
2023-06-14 23:39:14
With iOS 17, Apple 'Catches Up' to Rivals in the Messaging Wars
Commentary: There's one new Messages feature that should be mimicked by Apple's competitors pronto. Apple's iOS 17 plans to overhaul the Messages app, bringing some of the best features we've already seen on WhatsApp, Signal, Google Messages and other rivals to iMessage. And in a move that takes the Messages app forward, Apple is also bringing a new Check In feature -- to help alert friends or fa ... Read more
2023-06-14 23:38:21
Here's Why You Should Clear Your iPhone Cache
Try clearing your cache every month for the best results. Your iPhone is a handy pocket computer that lets you take the internet virtually anywhere you go, and just like every other piece of tech, it benefits from a little routine maintenance. Even browsing on the latest iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models might start to feel sluggish over time. Keep your iPhone's browsers moving as fast as possible ... Read more
2023-06-14 23:37:27
Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch Review: The Best Portable Big Display Choice
You don't need a Pro to get a larger screen size. The Air 15 is the more affordable option you should go for. Hello, big screen. When I opened the new MacBook Air 15-inch for the first time, it felt weirdly large. I recently bought the MacBook Air 13-inch M2 model, CNET's pick for the best laptop overall, and I love it. It's my do-everything computer, and it has the speed and battery life to hand ... Read more
2023-06-14 00:05:03
Google Pixel Watch Update Brings 3 Big Missing Features
The Pixel Watch is getting blood oxygen level measurements and other additions more than six months after its release.Google's Pixel Watch is getting three health and fitness updates that could help bring it up to speed with the Apple Watch and other smartwatch rivals. Those additions include blood oxygen saturation measurements that take advantage of the Pixel Watch's SpO2 sensor, high and low he ... Read more
2023-06-14 00:04:06
iOS 16.5 Brings These Major Security Fixes to Your iPhone
The latest iPhone software update patches a few bugs that might be actively exploited. Though Apple announced iOS 17 at its Worldwide Developers Conference, you should still download the latest iOS update now. The tech giant released iOS 16.5 on May 18, and the update gives your device a lot of security patches and fixes, including for three security issues that might be actively exploited. CNET ... Read more
2023-06-14 00:02:26