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Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. How we test phones Apple's reportedly releasing a lower-priced iPhone 17, and it might offer notable improvements over last year's iPhone 16E.

The iPhone 17 Pro is unquestionably among the best camera phones you can buy in 2026. Its trio of lenses allow you to shoot stunning photos whether in broad daylight or in the dead of night with little effort on your part. But there are a number of flagship Android phones that offer incredible camera skills

Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Some Verizon customers using iPhones or Android phones may not appreciate the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision on Monday, which granted the carrier's request to lock handsets to its network for longer than the previous 60-day minimum. The waiver is already in effect as of Tuesday, which means Verizon only has to comply

Add as a preferred source on Google Credit: enesdigital / Shutterstock.com Table of Contents Hey, would you mind doing me a favor real quick? If you're on an iPhone, can you double check that you've got RCS chat enabled for me? Thanks, I appreciate it. See, as an Android user, I don't get to use

One of the issues holding Auracast back from wider mainstream use is some companies’ lack of support for the Bluetooth technology — Apple being a prime example. With iOS having 58 percent of the market share in North America and nearly 28 percent worldwide, a decision by Apple to enable native Auracast support would potentially

Evolf/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every year, Apple launches a slightly more improved model of its best-selling product — the iPhone — and each year, it's an easy recommendation to anyone looking for a reliable smartphone with great cameras and a smooth software experience. Additionally, iPhones have also always

José Adorno/BGR CES 2026 always features a fascinating combination useful technology, futuristic concepts, and gadgets that pique our interest but probably won't ever end up in our homes. During this year's show, I've seen countless companies introducing new augmented reality and AI glasses, updates to smart rings, and even a new wave of AI companions

Michael Derrer Fuchs/Getty iPhones have been released like clockwork, year after year, for over a decade now. The launch of the iPhone X alongside the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus models in 2017 introduced us to a release cycle where Apple started pushing new phones across different product tiers at the same time. The

The right accessories can make your iPhone feel more capable and more personal. Whether you want to protect your phone, improve your photos or stay powered during a long day out, there are plenty of accessories that can make a real difference. MagSafe gear has opened the door for new chargers, stands and mounts, while

Cheng Xin/Getty Images Apple is widely expected to launch its first foldable phone next year as part of an iPhone 18 series that will include the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The base iPhone 18 model will launch in spring 2027, while the iPhone Air 2 isn't guaranteed to get a 2026