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Thanks, iOS 16.1, for the iPhone Battery Icon We Wanted All Along

Thanks, iOS 16.1, for the iPhone Battery Icon We Wanted All Along

All the complaints about iOS 16's battery percentage icon redesign hit a nerve at Apple.

by Nelson Aguilar

Galaxy Z Fold 4: Samsung's Foldable Phone Gets Better Design, Same Steep Price

Galaxy Z Fold 4: Samsung's Foldable Phone Gets Better Design, Same Steep Price

The new Z Fold 4 is available next week for a whopping $1,800.

by Lisa Eadicicco

iPhone 14 Pro vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra: We Compare These Great Cameras for You

Two top-end phones from Apple and Samsung go head-to-head in our tests.

Should You Upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 8? How It Compares to Older Watches

If you have a Series 3 or older, the answer is definitely yes.

iOS 16 Is Here, but It Won't Run on Every iPhone. Here's How to Find Out

Check to see if Apple's newest mobile software will work on your iPhone.

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Best Android Phones to Buy in 2022

by Andrew Lanxon

Best Wireless Earbuds for 2022: Top Picks for Every Listener

by David Carnoy

Best MagSafe and Magnetic Wireless Chargers for Apple iPhone 13

by David Carnoy

Best iPhone 14 Cases So Far

by David Carnoy

Best Samsung Phone for 2022

by Andrew Lanxon

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

by David Carnoy

Best Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra Cases for 2022

Bought a New Samsung Galaxy S22? You Should Check Out These Cases

by David Carnoy

Best Phones Under $500 for 2022: Pixel 6A, iPhone SE, Galaxy A53 and More

by Andrew Lanxon

Best Phone to Buy for 2022

Whatever Your Budget, These Are the Best Phones to Buy in 2022

by Andrew Lanxon

Best Wireless Headphones for 2022: Bluetooth and More

by David Carnoy

Best Earbuds for Phone Calls for 2022: Earbuds with Mic

by David Carnoy

Best Power Bank for iPhone for 2022

by David Carnoy

Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds for 2022: Great Budget Picks

by David Carnoy

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for 2022: Top ANC Picks

by David Carnoy

Best iPhone in 2022: Which of Apple's Phones Is Right for You?

by Patrick Holland

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When Was the Last Time You Cleared Your Android Phone's Cache?

There's a lot of data hanging out in your phone that you don't need. Here's how to free up space.

by Mike Sorrentino

Apple Watch SE (2022) Deals: 2nd Gen Sees Its First Discount at Amazon

The first Apple Watch SE deals on the 2022 model are already cropping up.

by Adam Oram

Give Your iPhone Browser a Boost With This Trick

Why you should clear your iPhone cache and exactly how to do it in Chrome, Safari and Firefox.

by Adam Benjamin

Whatever Your Budget, These Are the Best Phones to Buy in 2022

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

by Andrew Lanxon

Fitbit Sense 2: This Smartwatch Wants to Make You Stress Less

The new Fitbit smartwatch has cleaner software that's easier to navigate and new sensors for all-day stress monitoring.

by Lisa Eadicicco

Fitbit Sense 2 First Look: New Software Makes a Difference

Fitbit's new Sense 2 has a new sensor that can passively check for stressful moments. But it's the new software that's impressed me the most so far.

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iPhone 14 Pro vs. Galaxy S22 Ultra: Camera Comparison

Both phones are known for their excellent cameras, but they each have their own strengths and weaknesses.

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Wonderscope AR Reading App Changes Hands, Will Head Into Schools

The app, which prompts kids to read aloud to unlock an augmented-reality story, will get folded into software already used by nearly 1 million students.

by Joan E. Solsman

Should You Upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 8? How It Compares to Older Watches

If you have a Series 3 or older, the answer is definitely yes.

by Lisa Eadicicco

Microsoft Is Discontinuing SwiftKey for iOS

The app will be delisted from Apple's App Store on Oct. 5.

by Alix Langone

Best iPhone 14 Cases So Far

Need a case for one of the iPhone 14 models? These are some of the best, and most of them are MagSafe-compatible.

by David Carnoy

Best Beats Headphone Deals: Save Up to 43% on Popular Headphones and Earbuds

Discounts on popular Beats headphones and earbuds can be all over the place. We've rounded up the best ones for you.

by David Carnoy

Hurricane Ian: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Offer Free Wireless Service for Impacted Customers

The nation's top carriers are also working with public safety agencies and emergency shelters to ensure service is maintained.

by Dan Avery

Hidden Perks of Amazon Prime Make It Much More Than a Delivery Service

Amazon's subscription service provides a bevy of benefits beyond expedited shipping.

by Peter Butler

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Deals: $75 Off With Trade-In, Free Wireless Charger and More

Here is the current crop of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro promotions.

by Nelson Aguilar

iPhone 14 Pro Cameras: A Significant Improvement All Around

We test the iPhone's new 48-megapixel main camera, Cinematic mode and the new Action mode in San Francisco's Mission District.

by Patrick Holland

Verizon's New Waterproof 5G Home Receiver Doubles Upload Speeds

Verizon launches a new receiver that can seamlessly switch between mmWave and C-band 5G or 4G LTE for the fastest signal.

by David Lumb

Apple Reportedly Won't Boost iPhone 14 Production

The company is scaling back plans to increase manufacturing of the new phones.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Photos of Samsung Galaxy S23 Apparently Leak Online

The new flagship phone is expected to arrive early next year.

by Kourtnee Jackson

Best Samsung Phone for 2022

From budget Galaxy A phones to futuristic foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 4, there's a Samsung phone at every price.

by Andrew Lanxon