Jason Cipriani/ZDNET Apple just announced the next major software update for the iPhone in the form of iOS 17. The update includes several new features, including the ability to share AirTags and improvements to the Phone app. Also: Here’s every iPhone model that will get Apple’s iOS 17 After the keynote ...
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iPhone overheating? Here are 8 potential causes and their solutions
Getty Images/Alvaro Lavin I’ve heard from several readers who are concerned that the latest iOS release — iOS 16.5 — has turned their iPhones into portable pocket warmers. And it’s not just a little bit warm. Also: Battery bad after installing iOS 16.5? Try these 7 tips These iPhones become ...
Read More »How to get water out of your iPhone speaker fast
stock.adobe.com The other day a dreaded thing happened — I dropped my iPhone into water. Now, the iPhone 14 is rated to IP68, which means the device can go to a maximum depth of six meters for up to 30 minutes, so it wasn’t a huge deal. Well, except that ...
Read More »How to get water out of your iPhone speaker fast
stock.adobe.com The other day a dreaded thing happened — I dropped my iPhone into water. Now, the iPhone 14 is rated to IP68, which means the device can go to a maximum depth of six meters for up to 30 minutes, so it wasn’t a huge deal. Well, except that ...
Read More »Battery bad after installing iOS 16.5? Try these 7 tips
Jason Hiner/ZDNET Here we are, yet another iOS release, likely the last major update before the iOS 17 is unveiled at WWDC 2023, and some iPhone owners are once again experiencing battery issues. Along with a bunch of fixes, new features, and over three dozen security fixes, does the new ...
Read More »Apple confirms WWDC opening keynote will take place June 5
Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/ZDNET Apple just announced the opening day schedule for this year’s edition of its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The conference will start on Monday, June 5 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET with Apple’s traditional opening keynote. It’s during that keynote when we typically see a preview ...
Read More »This is the ultimate 3-in-1 Apple charger — and it’s got one very cool feature
The ESR HaloLock 3-in-1 for MagSafe Charging Station with CryoBoost. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I’ve not had much success with charging stations that are supposed to handle an iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Having tried many, I’ve always come away feeling that most are poorly made or just inconvenient to use. Also, ...
Read More »Google Pixel 7a vs. iPhone SE (2022): Which mid-range phone should you buy?
Christina Darby/ZDNET After weeks of speculation, Google has officially announced the newest addition to its budget-friendly Pixel A-line, the Pixel 7a. Delivering on nearly all fronts, the phone comes with the latest Android features, wireless charging, and now a 90Hz display, all powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chipset. Also: This is Google’s ...
Read More »Apple keeps selling out of this 3-in-1 charging cube. I tested one to see if it’s worth the wait
Christina Darby/ZDNET I rely on my electronics for everything, from productivity to entertainment. But between an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, something — if not everything — in my ecosystem is always in need of a charge. That said, my desk often looks more like a cable salad than an ...
Read More »Apple just issued its first Rapid Security Response iOS update. Here’s how to install it
Jason Cipriani/ZDNet Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/ZDNET Apple on Monday used its Rapid Security Response feature for the first time by releasing an update with security improvements for the iPhone, iPad and Mac. The updates — iOS/iPadOS 16.4.1(a) and MacOS 13.3.1(a) — are available to download and install through the standard ...
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