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iOS 17 Will End Support for These iPhones. See if Yours Made the Cut

iOS 17 Will End Support for These iPhones. See if Yours Made the Cut

Not all iPhone users will be able to download Apple's latest software in the fall.

by Katie Teague

CNET's Free Shopping Extension Saves You Time and Money. Give It a Try Today

CNET's Free Shopping Extension Saves You Time and Money. Give It a Try Today

No one likes to pay full price -- and that's what the CNET Shopping extension is here to help prevent.

by John Falcone

Disney Plus, Netflix, Max: How to Pay Less for Your Streaming Services

If you spend more than $100 on Hulu, Max, Sling, Netflix and others, there's a way to save cash.

Apple, iOS 17 Should Steal These Android 14 Features

Commentary: Apple's next iPhone OS is expected to be unveiled Monday at WWDC.

iOS 16.5: The New Features to Land on Your iPhone

Download the update now for these features and more.

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Amazon to Launch Prime Video Plan With Ads, Report Says

Most other major streaming services already offer a plan with ads.

by Carrie Mihalcik

Apple's iOS 17 Debuts New Journal, Standby Features Along with FaceTime Updates

The iPhone software is adding new features to the Phone app, FaceTime calls and iMessage chats.

by Patrick Holland

Apple Pumps Up Music Features in Next Versions of iOS, iPadOS and MacOS

After previewing new streaming and sharing features at WWDC, Apple has announced more music features for its upcoming operating systems.

by Peter Butler

Watch Europa Conference League Final Soccer: Livestream Fiorentina vs. West Ham From Anywhere

Can the Hammers claim their first piece of silverware in 47 years, or will La Viola triumph in Prague?

by Kevin Lynch

Score a Lifetime CleanMyMac X License for Just $57 With This Coupon Deal (Save 37%)

Optimize your Mac's performance with this all-in-one tool.

by Adam Oram

TVOS 17 Will Let You Download a VPN to Apple TV

Using a VPN on your Apple TV device is about to get a whole lot easier.

by Attila Tomaschek

Apple Maps Is Getting Offline Maps. What to Know

Google Maps has had this feature for years, and iPhone is finally getting it later this year.

by Katie Teague

NBA Finals: How to Watch, Stream Nuggets vs. Heat Game 3 on ABC From Anywhere

The series is tied and moves to Miami for Game 3 on Wednesday night.

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How to Add Premium Streaming Services to Your Sling Freestream Account

Add or drop extra streaming services whenever you like.

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Here Are All the Major Updates Coming to Apple's Messages in iOS 17

You can try out the new features through Apple's public beta available in a month.

by Nina Raemont

Best VPN Deals: Get Top VPNs Starting at Less Than $2 a Month

Get a top VPN like ExpressVPN, Surfshark or NordVPN for at a great price with these discounts.

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iOS 17 Will End Support for These iPhones. See if Yours Made the Cut

Not all iPhone users will be able to download Apple's latest software in the fall.

by Katie Teague

Apple Optic ID: Use Your Eyes to Unlock the Vision Pro

The new system uses a person's unique iris to unlock the mixed reality headset.

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Amazon Prime Members Can Get Another Year of Grubhub Plus for Free: Here's How

The perk offers free food delivery from thousands of restaurants.

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Before You Download iOS 17 on Your iPhone, You Need to Do This

If you're thinking about installing iOS 17, follow this checklist first.

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Grab Windows 11 Pro and a Lifetime Microsoft Office License for Just $60

This bundle deal is a great way to upgrade your current computer with two lifetime licenses for a one-time fee.

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Some iOS 17 Features Will Look Very Familiar to Android Fans

Apple's next iPhone update gains some familiar features that should improve the phone calling experience.

by Lisa Eadicicco

WWDC 2023: Here Are All the Major iOS 17 Features

The new iPhone software brings a number of fixes and additions.

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NHL Stanley Cup Final: How to Watch, Stream Panthers vs. Golden Knights Game 2 Tonight

The Vegas Golden Knights took Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Will the Florida Panthers respond? Game 2 is tonight.

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iPhone Will Let You Set a Custom Image or Memoji for Your Calls With iOS 17

You can set photos, emoji and typography to create a personalized contact poster to represent yourself.

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