Apple's next major iPhone operating system, iOS 16, was previewed at WWDC and is now available to download for developers. The new iPhone update will work on the iPhone 8 and newer and likely launch alongside the rumored iPhone 14 this fall. iOS 16 offers a bunch of heavily requested features, such as the ability
This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET's complete coverage from and about Apple's annual developers conference. iOS 16, the next version of Apple's mobile operating system, includes several improvements for the Maps app coming to your iPhone later this year. We'll take a look at every one. With the new OS, Maps users can
Apple is reportedly keeping iPhone production about the same in 2022 as in 2021, according to a report Thursday from Bloomberg. People familiar with Apple's projection told Bloomberg that Apple asked suppliers to assemble about 220 million iPhones. Analysts predicted iPhone production would be closer to 240 million units.Strategy Analytics predicted smartphone shipments would contract
The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro sit among the best phones you can buy in 2022, thanks to the lineup's superb all-around performance and camera skills. But, Apple could be bumping up the specs and maybe changing up the iPhone's look later this year. Rumor has it that Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are
The iPhone 13 is approaching the halfway point of its life cycle, but we’re already looking forward to the iPhone 14. Why? There have been plenty of rumors about the upcoming device, what it will look like, and what features will be on offer. In other words, while the smartphone could certainly surprise us, we
Following disappointing sales for the iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini, Apple is reportedly killing the 5.4-inch model off altogether this year. Reports suggest that Apple will replace the small iPhone with a second 6.7-inch model. For months, we’ve been referring to that model as the iPhone 14 Max, but a few new leaks have
Apple has never allowed third-party app stores on iPhone or iPad, and the company has had to fight against increasing pressure to do so. The battle over Fortnite, one that Apple largely won, is one such example. Other examples are the new laws in Korea and the Netherlands forcing Apple to allow third-party payment systems for
Over the past few years, the gap in the user experience between iOS and Android has narrowed considerably. As a result, if you’re buying a smartphone today, it’s really hard to go wrong regardless of whether or not you opt for an iPhone or a flagship Android. Most features you find on the iPhone today
Apple’s plan to replace Qualcomm 5G modems with its own on upcoming iPhone models may have hit a roadblock. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo — who has an impressive record with respect to Apple rumors — Apple’s efforts to develop its own 5G modem chip haven’t yielded an adequate replacement. Not mincing words, Kuo writes
Apple launched the first iPhone 15 years ago this week, kicking off a new chapter in the mobile revolution and cementing the preeminence of a piece of consumer hardware that would dominate Apple’s fortunes for the next decade and beyond. Notwithstanding how long some of you have been iPhone users, though, the handsets are so
