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Apple Watch 8 rumors: Major new health features on the way

Apple Watch 8 rumors: Major new health features on the way

If rumors turn out to be accurate, the health features hitting the next Apple Watch could be your biggest motivator for waiting to upgrade.

by Sareena Dayaram

2 new Google Maps features you'll want to use right now

We'll also tell you five other Google Maps tips you should start using regularly.

by Clifford Colby

Best cases for iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Need a case for your new iPhone 13? Here are our top options for iPhone 13 Cases, iPhone 13 Pro Cases and iPhone 13 Pro Max Cases -- and many are MagSafe-compatible.

The 21 best wireless earbuds for 2021

Powerful sound that fits in the palm of your hand.

AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: Everything you get by buying the newer pair

The AirPods 3 are new this year, but the AirPods Pro are Apple's only earbuds with active noise cancellation. We'll explain how else the two earbud models stack up.

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Apple Watch 8 rumors: Major new health features on the way

by Sareena Dayaram

2 new Google Maps features you'll want to use right now

by Clifford Colby

Best cases for iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

by David Carnoy

The 21 best wireless earbuds for 2021

by David Carnoy

AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro: Everything you get by buying the newer pair

by Lisa Eadicicco

Comparing iPhone 13 models: All the differences between iPhone 13, Mini, Pro and Pro Max

iPhone 13 models compared: Apple's iPhone 13 vs. Mini vs. Pro vs. Pro Max

by Alexandra Garrett

You can speed up your browsing on your iPhone by clearing the cache. Here's how to do it

Your iPhone slows down over time, but here's how to speed it back up

by Adam Benjamin

Twitter's leadership shakeup comes at a critical moment

Twitter's new CEO already has his hands full

by Queenie Wong

Best Cyber Week deals on AirPods you can shop right now

by David Carnoy

Samsung's new $250 Galaxy A13 5G is its cheapest 5G phone yet

by Lisa Eadicicco

Best phone to buy in 2021

11 top phones for 2021

by Andrew Hoyle

The pandemic changed our relationship with our phones, and Samsung's upgrading accordingly

by Lisa Eadicicco

Best iPhone for 2021: Which of Apple's 8 phones is right for you?

by Patrick Holland

Best phones under $500 2021: iPhone 11, Pixel 5A 5G, Samsung Galaxy and more

by Andrew Hoyle

iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max review: Apple gave us features we've wanted for years

by Patrick Holland

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Verizon 5G Home expands to two more cities

The 5G internet service is now live in parts of Dayton, Ohio, and Jacksonville, Florida.

by Corinne Reichert

Galaxy S21 Ultra: These camera tricks will up your photography game

Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra has some awesome camera tricks. Here's how to get the best from them.

by Andrew Hoyle

A Pixel watch could be launching in 2022

Google is reportedly working on a rival to the Apple Watch.

by Corinne Reichert

SiFive's new chip could lead to revamped phone brains in 2023

The Performance P650, a RISC-V processor family member, is 50% faster than its predecessor but slower than top-end chips in Samsung and Apple smartphones.

by Stephen Shankland

How to buy a new iPhone or Android phone in 2021: Our top shopping tips

From what features to consider through to saving money in the sales, here's what to look for when buying a new iPhone or Android phone in 2021.

by Andrew Hoyle

iPhone SE camera tips: 6 ways to boost your photography

It might be the cheapest iPhone around but you can still take amazing images on the iPhone SE.

by Andrew Hoyle

Some great holiday headphones deals remain, so nab them now

Shopping for a new pair of wireless headphones? You can still get plenty of sweet deals after Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

by David Carnoy

DIY iPhone battery replacement: Here's what happened when we tried it

My iPhone 6, running the current iOS 15, needed a new battery so I decided to try replacing it myself. Here's what you should know before trying it yourself.

by Andrew Hoyle

Apple threatens commissions on in-app purchases made outside its App Store

The threat is part of its ongoing legal battle with Fortnite maker Epic Games over the huge amounts of money generated from apps.

by Ian Sherr

Best Cyber Week deals on AirPods you can shop right now

Big discounts on the AirPods Pro and Max and the lowest price ever on the AirPods 3 are all available right now. But hurry, these won't stay in stock long at these prices.

by David Carnoy

You should really consider switching to the Google Pixel

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are new this year, but there's also the Pixel 4A, Pixel 5A and more.

by Brian Bennett

Best prepaid phone plans in 2021

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon aren't your only prepaid phone plan options.

by Eli Blumenthal

iPhone 14 rumors: All the gossip you'll want to hear about Apple's next iPhone

We don't expect to see the iPhone 14 until September 2022, but we've already started rounding up rumors.

by Karisa Langlo

Is the iPhone SE still worth buying? Apple's iPhone SE 3 could be coming soon

The iPhone SE is a more affordable option to Apple's iPhone 13, but we'll explain if it's the best pick for you in 2021.

by Andrew Hoyle

Bet you didn't know Android 12 could do all this

Your phone can do a lot of new tricks in Google's Android 12. We'll show you four hidden features you might've missed.

by Jason Cipriani

9 Apple Watch settings you'll want to change right now

Adjusting these settings can help you get more out of your Apple Watch Series 7, Series 3 or SE.

by Jason Cipriani

2 new Google Maps features you'll want to use right now

We'll also tell you five other Google Maps tips you should start using regularly.

by Clifford Colby

11 top phones for 2021

Our top phones for this year, hand-picked and thoroughly reviewed by CNET editors.

by Andrew Hoyle

Snapdragon G Series first look: Is this the future of mobile gaming?

We go hands-on with a prototype of Qualcomm and Razer's handheld vision of the future of dedicated gaming hardware based on the Snapdragon G Series chip.

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Switching from Android to iPhone exposed my friends' real feelings

Commentary: I finally got the blue bubble, and people were weirdly happy about it.

by Mike Sorrentino