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Join CNET's WWDC 2023 Watch Party: Live Reactions to Apple's New Reveals
Is Apple's mixed-reality headset about to become real? Watch live with us on Monday. Apple's WWDC 2023 event starts Monday, and CNET will be hosting a live watch party covering all the big announcements during the kickoff to the developers conference. CNET's Bridget Carey and Abrar Al-Heeti will co-host the watch party on CNET's YouTube channel, which will kick off an hour before Apple's conferen ... Read more
2023-06-02 20:24:02
Will Apple Enter the Generative AI Race? All Eyes Are on WWDC
Apple hasn't publicly waded into generative AI yet, even though AI has long featured in its software products. But there's a chance we'll see the tech in its upcoming software. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard the term "generative AI" at least a handful of times now, perhaps thanks to the wildly popular ChatGPT service. The AI-powered chatbot's success didn' ... Read more
2023-06-01 20:38:26
Google Wallet Just Got a Bunch of New Features
Your Android phone's digital wallet is getting some new additions, from a driver's license to a gym membership pass. ot by CNET Google Wallet has been around for over a decade, but the latest iteration, first unveiled at Google I/O 2022, officially relaunched during the summer last year -- and there are finally some major changes to the Android digital wallet. Today, in a blog post, Google an ... Read more
2023-06-01 20:37:39
iPhone Tip: How to Fix Ducking Autocorrect
The iPhone keyboard tries to autocorrect away swear words, even when you just need to let it out. Here's how to stop that from happening without your permission. If you've spent any time texting on an iPhone, then you know all about autocorrect -- both its strengths and its shortcomings. You know autocorrect can be a supremely helpful tool, fixing common typos like "adn" to "and&qu ... Read more
2023-06-01 20:36:40
Motorola Says iPhone Owners Are Switching to Get Foldable Phones
As the foldables market grows, Motorola bets on the Razr line to stand out against Apple and other competitors. From Samsung to Motorola and Google, just about every major Android phone maker has released a foldable phone. But there's one big, non-Android outlier: Apple. And according to Motorola, that's prompting some iPhone users to make the switch. Specifically, Motorola has seen 20% of new ... Read more
2023-06-01 20:36:11
The Pixel 8 Needs These Features to Stand Out From Google's Budget Phones
Commentary: What I really want from the Pixel 8 is a compelling reason to buy Google's next flagship over the company's cheaper A-series phones. We didn't see the Pixel 8 at Google's I/O conference in May. But the company did launch the Pixel 7A, its more affordable alternative to the Pixel 7. That's a win for Pixel fans, since the 7A offers many of the same benefits as the Pixel 7 -- including a ... Read more
2023-06-01 20:34:58
Motorola Razr Plus vs. Galaxy Z Flip 4 vs. Razr 2023: A Flip Phone Faceoff
The Motorola Razr Plus commands attention with a cover that's basically all screen. Motorola has just introduced two new additions to its well-known Razr lineup: the Motorola Razr 2023 and the Motorola Razr Plus 2023, aimed at rivaling Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4. Out of the two phones, the higher-end Razr Plus is the one that'll draw double takes. Its signature feature is virtually unmissable: a ... Read more
2023-06-01 20:34:05
Google Drops New Features for Android and Wear OS: Here Are the Details
These are the features rolling out as of June 1. Google on Thursday announced seven new features and updates to Android phones, tablets and Wear OS smartwatches. The offerings aim to help people learn new skills, stay productive on the go and protect their information, according to a blog post from Google. The updates and features rolling out as of June 1 for phones and tablets include Reading P ... Read more
2023-06-01 20:28:57
Apple Releases iOS 16.6 Beta Just Days Before WWDC
Developers and public beta testers can download the update now. Apple released iOS 16.6 beta 2 to public beta testers Thursday, a few days before the company holds its Worldwide Developers Conference. We don't expect many new features with iOS 16.6 since Apple is expected to announce iOS 17 at WWDC. New iOS features can be fun, but we recommend only downloading a beta on something other than you ... Read more
2023-06-01 20:27:39
How Apple's Mixed Reality Headset Could Immerse You in Sports
Commentary: Multiscreen view and "umpire view" would be pretty sweet in virtual reality. Earlier this month, Apple TV 4K owners who watch sports on Apple's TV service may have noticed a small new feature called multiview as part of TVOS 16.5. As its name suggests, this feature allows users to watch multiple games at once, making it particularly useful for MLS Season Pass subscribers or ... Read more
2023-05-31 20:17:07