With Apple recently announcing the iPhone 14 lineup and the holiday season fast approaching, consumers are gearing up to upgrade their smartphones. When researching their next purchase, buyers are bound to come across terms like IP67 and IP68 in the tech-specs section. While most tech-savvy buyers know what these terms mean, a sizable number do
Apple introduced a range of new iPhone 14 models capable of sending a call for help via satellite during an emergency, as well as crash-detection ability and an adventure-focused Ultra Watch.The iPhone 14 models will test Apple’s ability to wring dollars from its relatively affluent customer base, which has kept spending in the face of rising
After months of speculation, Apple will finally reveal the iPhone 14 on September 7. This will be the earliest Apple has hosted the fall launch event since 2016. Considering the avalanche of leaks that have already surfaced, it’s unclear if Apple will have any surprises left to unveil at the event, but if you want
For months, we’ve taken the iPhone 14 Pro price structure for granted, long before Apple actually announces the iPhone 14 series. That’s because every leak painted the same picture: the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will be more expensive than previous Pro generations. Specifically, each model will cost $100 more than before. But what
charnsitr/Shutterstock Most iPhone owners have felt the frustration of trying to get a malfunctioning charging cable to work again. Typically, a new charger will work for at least a few months — more if you're lucky or careful with it — but eventually, wear and tear take a toll on it and problems can arise
Gabo_Arts/Shutterstock In 2020, when Apple announced the iPhone 12 series, it made the controversial decision to remove the charging adapter and free earbuds from the retail package. Apple claimed that the decision was purely borne out of environmental concerns, and the company tried hard to convince consumers that the decision was part of its initiatives to
It’s been a while since an iPhone launch genuinely felt like an event, since each new model is only marginally more polished than its predecessor. Not so, says the rumor mill for the iPhone 14, promised to be a ground-up redesign with major changes and new features. The headline tweaks include vastly improved cameras, a
The iPhone 14 will be the first iPhone model to support always-on display functionality. It’s a feature Android has had for years and one the iPhone doesn’t necessarily need. Apple probably waited for so long to implement always-on display support because it also needed a particular hardware component that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro
For the first time ever, there are more iPhones in use in the US than any other type of smartphone. Citing data from analytics firm Counterpoint Research, the Financial Times reports the iPhone overtook the entire Android ecosystem in June to claim 50 percent of US market share. In doing so, Apple achieved its highest-ever
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Apple's most popular product. Apple's Sept. 7 event is coming up fast, which means we're likely days away from learning about the iPhone 14 lineup, new Apple Watches and possibly a new version of the AirPods Pro. Apple never
