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How To Watch Apple's WWDC Keynote Tomorrow
We expect Apple to announce an AR/VR headset, iOS 17, new Macs and more. The developers conference kicks off with a keynote on Monday June 5 at 10 a.m. PT. Apple's WWDC is set for Monday. Traditionally, the big developer-focused event has been where the company gives us a first look at new software for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Macs. But occasionally we get some new hardware, too. This ... Read more
2023-06-04 20:29:27
Apple Watch Features I Want to See in WatchOS 10
We're expecting to learn more about Apple's next big software update for the Apple Watch at WWDC 2023. In the years since its launch, the Apple Watch has grown into a well-rounded fitness tracker and a useful smartphone companion. But there are several ways Apple could make it even more helpful in both areas, and I'm hoping to learn more about how Apple is doing just that at its Worldwide Develop ... Read more
2023-06-02 20:26:42
Apple Watch SE (2022) Deals: Trade-In Promos, Free Apple Services and More
Here's how to make Apple's inexpensive smartwatch model even cheaper. Given its lower starting price, Apple Watch SE deals tend to be less steep than those seen on the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch SE (2022) is the closest to a budget Apple smartwatch you'll find, with retail prices starting at $249 -- but you don't have to pay full price if you know where to look. ... Read more
2023-06-02 20:25:30
Apple Rumored to Unveil 'Several' New Macs at WWDC
The iPhone maker could be growing its family of flagship computers with at least one new model. Predictions for Apple's WWDC keynote presentation continue to roll in, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman anticipating that Apple will announce "several" new Mac models during the event. In a tweet Wednesday, Gurman reiterated that in addition to launching a fresh set of computers, the tech giant w ... Read more
2023-06-02 20:24:53
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