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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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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.

by Bree Fowler

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.

by Carrie Mihalcik

Next Versions of MacOS, iOS and iPadOS Feature More Ways to Play and Share Music

Updates to AirPlay, CarPlay and SharePlay will give Apple users new options for streaming and sharing.

by Peter Butler

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

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

by Nina Raemont

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.

by Nelson Aguilar

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

Apple Maps Is Getting a Feature Google Maps Has Had for Years

Your iPhone will finally have this useful tool added to its Maps app this year. We'll explain.

by Katie Teague

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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Apple's iOS 17 Debut at WWDC Sees Major Updates to Journal, FaceTime and More

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.

by Kevin Lynch

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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iOS 17's New Journal App Uses AI to Suggest What to Write About

Apple revealed the app at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday.

by Meara Isenberg

Apple iOS 17: Every New Feature (Supercut)

At Apple's WWDC 2023, the company announced iOS 17. See every feature revealed including FaceTime voicemail, stickers and journal.

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Apple Just Added a Way to (Safely) Share Passwords With Family

The Safari updates will let a group of users add, edit and share their communal logins.

by Bree Fowler

iOS 17's New NameDrop Feature Makes Sharing Contacts Easier

In iOS 17, you'll be able to share your contact with other people by just bringing your phones close together.

by Attila Tomaschek

Apple Debuts MacOS Sonoma

At Apple's WWDC 2023, the company unveiled MacOS Sonoma with all-new features including a widgets upgrade and game mode.

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Apple Announces FaceTime for Apple TV

At WWDC 2023, the company debuted new features for TVOS including memories and FaceTime.

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