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Here's how to protect your privacy and turn off tracking on AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
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It'll supposedly be the first of Apple's new AI features added to the company's products and software.
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There's still no word on when the update will be released to the general public.
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Apple has a wide range of iPhones to fit every budget and meet all your smartphone needs.
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If you don't need these typing and lock screen features, you can disable them to extend your iPhone's battery.
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Here's how you can download portions of the Maps app to use offline.
A cost-saving prepaid plan can be paired up with nearly any unlocked phone, and these devices offer a lot of value for the money.
Picking an unlimited data plan for your phone isn't always as easy as it should be, so we compared the best options from AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
Commentary: For the RCS texting standard to truly replace SMS and MMS, even more devices and services need access.
The update was released months ago and was packed with features like the Journal app and Contact Key Verification.
The iPhone SE might be old, but if you're still rocking one, protect it with one of these gorgeous and budget-friendly cases.
Bigger screens, a new video capture button and more could be in store for the iPhone 16.
Aside from foldable display patents, we still don't have a foldable iPhone, though rumors keep suggesting Apple is working on one.
Your iPhone can work as a white noise machine, too.
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Our favorite phone under $500 is so close to its more expensive sibling that there's no reason to pay more.
Mint is officially now part of T-Mobile's assortment of brands.
Some developers and beta testers can try these features now ahead of the update's release to the general public.
Don't want to show the world every detail of your home's exterior? Here's what to do.
Commentary: Your Apple Watch is only as fun and useful as the apps you have on it. I found a handful that transformed my watch for the better.
Your phone has built-in tools that make it easy to quickly sign a document.
Take control of your personal data by learning exactly what phone companies are tracking and how you can turn it off.
The Rabbit R1 is a gamble on a new type of operating system, but it feels half-baked.
Green bubbles may not be going anywhere, but there's still hope for a less archaic messaging experience.
Are you concerned about your iPhone screen time? Are a small handful of websites sucking you in? Here's how you can limit your exposure to certain websites on your iPhone.
If your Wi-Fi network has stronger signal than your cellular carrier, or you're heading somewhere where signal's sparse, you can make calls or texts using the internet.
Check out our favorite portable chargers for iPhones, tested and reviewed by CNET experts.
Leaks about Apple's iPhone 16 lineup continue to emerge ahead of its expected launch this fall.
Siri has some features you might not know about, especially if you're running iOS 17.
Learn about the typing and lock screen features you can disable to prioritize your iPhone's battery.
Later this year, we're still expecting to see the iPhone 16, Pixel 9 and other new devices.