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We’d heard rumors and seen evidence of Apple working on a Tile-like tracker for the last two years. Heck, Apple even launched the iPhone 11 with an Ultra-Wideband chip in it which was, at the time, said to help in providing a precise location of a nearby tracker.  But it ...

Apple is launching a purple version of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini as it outlined a series of updates to its device including a new accessory dubbed AirTag. Also: Apple’s Spring Loaded event: The five biggest announcements The purple iPhone will be available to order on April 20. The update ...

Apple just finished its first event of 2021 by streaming a virtual keynote for the “Spring Loaded” event. During the event, Apple announced several new hardware products including new iPad Pros, a new iMac, a new Apple TV, Tile-like AirTags for tracking everyday items, and a purple iPhone 12. Yes, ...

Image: Oscar Gutiérrez/CNET Have an iPhone nearby? Prompt Siri and ask, “When is the next Apple event?”  This is what you should hear: “The special event is on Tuesday, April 20, at Apple Park in Cupertino, Calif. You can get all the details on Apple.com.” I’ve asked Siri the same ...

Image: Nomad Apple’s MagSafe platform for the iPhone 12 seemed like a gimmick when it was announced, but it has quickly become a feature that provides meaningful functionality. Whether it’s a case, wallet that attaches to the back of your phone, a car mount, or a wireless charger, MagSafe is ...

Image: Nomad Apple’s MagSafe platform for the iPhone 12 seemed like a gimmick when it was announced, but it has quickly become a feature that provides meaningful functionality. Whether it’s a case, wallet that attaches to the back of your phone, a car mount, or a wireless charger, MagSafe is ...

No matter how you slice it, the price of flagships is still a deterrent for many folks. Thankfully, there are some outstanding affordable alternatives that have significantly improved over the past few years. Various manufacturers, including many from China and Korea, have compelling products that are becoming more popular as ...

Could last year’s flagship be your ideal phone?  High-end flagship smartphones appear in advertisements and dominate review headlines, but these innovative smartphones are often priced at $1,000 or more. With smartphones being released with high-quality components, durable features, and the capability to receive software updates, phones that were flagships one ...

Curious about the favorite devices and phone buying habits of ZDNet’s tech reporters, mobile business editors, and gadget freaks? Read on. On the other hand, if you want our expert recommendations on the latest and greatest phones, we have you covered elsewhere. The fact is, of the 22 ZDNet contributors ...

There’s a lot of awesome goodness buried in the iOS Settings app. I’m amazed that after all the years I’ve been using an iPhone, I’m still finding cool features. There are a lot of awesome features built into iOS. Problem is, unless you know they are there, you won’t know ...