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 Who doesn't want more battery life in their phone? This low-level feature works quietly in the background without
When my wife and I travel, we usually download some shows to watch on our flight. But we always have to split a set of AirPods when we watch these shows so we each have one earbud. That means one of our ears is enjoying the show while the other is forced to endure the crying
With WWDC now firmly behind us, the collective eyes of the tech world are now laser-focused on September and Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup. While Apple’s iPhone releases in years past have followed a familiar pattern, the company’s iPhone 17 lineup will be a bit more exciting. Specifically, Apple this year is poised to release
After the launch of the iPhone 16e, analysts suggested Apple would continue to release an “e” model annually. Even though some rumors cast a shadow over these predictions, it seems Apple is indeed planning to release an iPhone 17e early next year. However, if you’re waiting for a new version to make the switch, we
Published Jul 3rd, 2025 4:45PM EDT Image: José Adorno for BGR It won’t be long before Apple unveils the iPhone 17 lineup. With several controversies surrounding the base model, it seems the company is going all-in on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to Weibo leaker Instant Digital, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have
Credit: Google Google Photos is currently rolling out a number of interesting and useful upgrades, but, surprisingly, only for iPhones. These features, like a redesigned photo view, an upgraded actions menu, and actionable "badges" will come to Android users "soon." For now, here's everything new in Google Photos for iOS: A light mode for the
Commentary: The iPhone 17 will likely launch in September, and there's one upgrade that's long overdue. (No, it's not the cameras, design or battery). Patrick Holland Managing Editor Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for
Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) It's true: Apple's iOS 26 (not iOS 19) is coming your way this fall with some cool new features you'll want to try. For those of us who've been loyal to the iPhone for nearly two decades, we're most excited about the fresh
Published Jun 27th, 2025 5:25PM EDT Delta’s creator, Riley Testut, announced a new project: a Game Boy Camera clone for iPhone users. Called Delta Camera, this standalone app will feature everything you expect from a modern camera app, but with a twist: a Game Boy-like experience. Testut is known for the Delta app, the most
Whether you're setting up a new device or helping a friend connect to your home network, sharing your Wi-Fi password doesn't need to be a hassle. Today’s smartphones make it easy to share access without typing (or needing to remember) long strings of characters. Both iPhones and Android devices support features that let you send
