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The best phones you can buy right now, like the iPhone 14 Pro, the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra, offer all the features you could possibly want. From their stellar performance, amazing camera systems and an array of extra features, these top phones represent the pinnacle of mobile technology. So it's unsurprising

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Apple's most popular product. Upgrading to the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max requires a new step for most customers: Instead of moving your SIM card from a previous iPhone into the new one

charnsitr/Shutterstock Even though countries in the European Union have been pushing for a common charging standard for nearly a decade, legally mandating device manufacturers to comply was not an easy process. After trying for years, EU member states finally set the ball rolling for the common charger mandate to be made into a law in

Published Dec 7th, 2022 7:15PM EST Apple has promised that its Emergency SOS via satellite feature, an exclusive safety feature for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, would launch in four more countries by the end of the year. It seems we may have a launch date for one of those countries. As reported

Apple’s next iOS update will tighten AirDrop security for everyone. The new default settings will arrive globally in the upcoming iOS 16.2 after the company limited AirDrop use in China, where protestors had used the feature to organize with strangers. The restriction will put a 10-minute cap on the window for users to share AirDrop files

You didn't have to wait long for confirmation of Apple's domestic chip plans. Company chief Tim Cook has revealed that Apple will buy chips made at TSMC's upcoming factory in Phoenix, Arizona. While Cook didn't say just how those chips will be used, the 4- and 3-nanometer parts are expected to find their way into

I’ve been using the iPhone for over a decade, and I’m pretty confident I know most of the tricks in the book. It’s not just my job description that requires me to stay on top of each iPhone and iOS release. Discovering the hidden iPhone feature is fun and can improve your iPhone experience. With

An elderly Colorado woman is suing a Denver police detective who ordered a SWAT raid on her house after it was falsely pinged by Apple's "Find my" app as the location of several stolen items — including six firearms and an old iPhone — according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The suit, filed in Denver District Court

Your iPhone and Apple Watch want to keep you safe, but sometimes, they’re a bit overzealous about it. In an effort to save your life in the event of a car crash, they’ll reach out to emergency services on your behalf and let them know what’s going on. Only occasionally, they’ll mistake innocuous activities for

The main feature of iOS 16 is a revamped Lock Screen with widget support and lots of customization. The Lock Screen got even more interesting when Apple announced the iPhone 14 Pro models in September with the Always-On display technology. But after a few weeks of using it daily, the iPhone’s Lock Screen on iOS