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iPhone 16 First Look: While We Wait for Apple Intelligence, Check Out These Buttons
Our columnist tried out all four new iPhone models. She understands why the AI software is still in beta—but the battery life and new controls are also worth the look.
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Password App, iPad Calculator, Scheduled Text Messages: What’s Coming Soon to Your Apple Devices
Apple talked a big AI game for iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia, but 10 other tools are also on
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Why an iPhone Can Survive a Drop From a Plane, but Not From Your Kitchen Counter
We launched a drone with Apple and Samsung phones 300 feet in the air to test their durability
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Now You Can Message Google Gemini From Any Android Phone
Google is rolling out new features for Android devices of all types, including more ways to interact with Gemi
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Phones are getting packed with AI features. But how helpful are they?
We tried some of the most common AI tools built into modern phones to find the good and the gimmicky
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‘Miles ahead’: Samsung takes on iPhone
The war with Apple’s iPhone has intensified as this new phone unleashes a camera that is “miles ahead”.
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Samsung Uses AI to Make Its Galaxy S24 Smarter. Siri, You Listening?
The new artificial-intelligence features, including Circle to Search, up the ante in the battle against Apple.
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Apple Makes Security Changes to Protect Users From iPhone Thefts
When your iPhone isn’t in a familiar location, Stolen Device Protection can prevent thieves from making critical changes to your Apple account.
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NameDrop is safe. The fearmongering about it is not.
Some police departments have said the new iPhone feature is risky. Don’t worry about it.
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Apple will make a big change to iPhone messages next year
The change – first reported by tech site 9to5Mac
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Why Apple’s Find My Says Your Stuff Is Lost When It’s Not
The tracking service for AirTags and more can cause false-alarm panic, but some settings can help
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Apple co-founder hospitalized following suspected stroke – media
However, TMZ claims Steve Wozniak’s condition is far less serious, having been taken to hospital with vertigo
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You Don’t Need a New iPhone. You Just Need a New Battery.
Every iPhone has a secret indicator of battery health. So why did our columnist’s iPhone 14 Pro battery deplete so much in a year?
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‘Double Tap’: Incredible feature of new Apple Watch
Chock full of new features this is “the best Apple Watch” thanks to its superior screen and seriously better battery life.
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The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years
A little button that you can program to do virtually anything you want unlocks a lot of possibilities for the computer that’s with you the most often.
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Should You Upgrade to the New Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2?
We break down exactly how to figure out if it’s time for a new Apple Watch
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Inside Apple’s Spectacular Failure to Build a Key Part for Its New iPhones
The company set out to design a silicon chip that would allow it to cut ties with Qualcomm, a longtime supplier and bitter foe.
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iOS 17 Is Here. Finally, an iPhone Update for People Who Still Like Making Calls.
Live voicemail, FaceTime messages, new call screens—Apple wants you to reach out and call someone. Also coming: improved autocorrect and custom stickers.
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Has Apple Pay made it too easy to spend money?
Tap-to-pay makes spending money fun, easy, and virtually invisible.
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