Christian de Looper/BGR Pitaka has long been known for its sleek, durable cases made from aramid fiber, which is a material often used in the aerospace industry and for body armor. For 2025, the company has a range of cases for the latest iPhone models –- and I was able to test a range of
Creative Salim/Shutterstock Apple iPhones come loaded with Apple's own Safari web browser, which is what most people use. However, others prefer Chrome, with a reported 30% of iPhone users choosing the rival browser or using it alongside Safari. Why? It offers benefits you don't get with Safari, most notably Chrome's new Gemini integrations for AI assistance. There's
Allison Johnson is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. The iPhone 17 series launched just over a month ago, but Adobe’s camera app Project Indigo still doesn’t support the latest iPhones — you
Hadrian/Shutterstock Apple's iPhone Air is an impressive feat of engineering, but that hasn't exactly translated into explosive sales. According to a new report from the South Korea-based site The Elec, Apple is planning to cut iPhone Air production amid lower than expected demand. Citing an analyst from Mizuho Securities, the report relays that iPhone Air
The Apple iPhone 17 is a big step-up from previous generation models, with a more durable design front and back, new processor, improved battery life, brighter screen, Center Stage camera and other camera features, plus more upgrades. The line includes the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the sleek and incredibly thin iPhone
The latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 26, has already reached the hands of millions. It comes with plenty of additions and changes, including at least one feature you should enable ASAP if you value your privacy. For many long-time users, though, there's a question of just how worthwhile it is to upgrade.
You may have missed it, but the internet had a collective meltdown about the brand-new iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air demo units looking scratched up in stores. We finally have an answer. And no, the phones are not, in fact, made of butter. Apple has officially weighed in on "scratchgate," and the culprit isn't a
aileenchik/Shutterstock With most people obsessed with screens lately, lots of users tend to rely on their smartphones to check the time. Owing to this, the clock widget on the lock screen is a staple in most of our lives. The feature itself can differ depending on what phone and operating system you are running, though. If
Ming Yeung/Getty Images Shortly after the iPhone 17 launched, we started to see a deluge of complaints that Apple's latest devices were prone to scratching. Driving this point home, some users posted photos of scuffed-up iPhone 17 demo units in Apple retail stores. The underlying message was that if even the display models looked worn
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 Some underlying smarts in your iPhone running iOS 26 can help extend battery life, even in some older
