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[ad_1] Earlier today someone pointed out to me an article over on the Forbes blogs encouraging readers to “Stop This ‘Hidden’ Location Tracking” on their iPhones. Now, this is something that I’ve encouraged paranoid people or those looking for the best possible security to do. But there are downsides. Costly ...

[ad_1] Wherever you’re headed, Google Maps can give you a snapshot of what you’ll find when you get there, from real-time crowd numbers to menus, prices and contact information. Angela Lang/CNET I seldom use Google Maps to actually get directions, but I open the app almost every day for other reasons that ...

[ad_1] The current iPhone 11. Angela Lang/CNET This story is part of Apple Event, our full coverage of the latest news from Apple headquarters. During a virtual Sept. 15 event, Apple launched two new wearables, the Apple Watch Series 6 and Watch SE, as well as a number of iPads. ...

[ad_1] One of the things that I hate about operating systems is when they go through that stage of making changes, but those changes haven’t been adopted across the board. I remember Windows going though that phase. One moment you were using a new user interface, and a couple of ...

[ad_1] When the iPhone X was unveiled to the world in the fall of 2017, Apple CEO Tim Cook called it “the biggest leap forward since the original iPhone.” That’s partly because at the time, the iPhone X was Apple’s largest phone yet, complete with an overhauled design. Gone were the thick ...

[ad_1] If you have any old phones collecting dust in a drawer somewhere, don’t sell them for a fraction of what you bought them for. If they still turn on, you can put them to good use in your house. You could turn one into a baby monitor or a ...

[ad_1] SIM swapping is a serious trend you should know about.  Jason Cipriani/CNET Scammers are always trying to find a way to get your attention and trick you into handing over sensitive data. For example, at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, phone calls and text messages offered cures and ...

[ad_1] Out with the old, in with the new — iPhone, that is. Whether you’ve got your sights set on the upcoming iPhone 12, 12 Pro or 12 Max, or you want to swap out your mobile device with a budget-friendly iPhone SE or last year’s iPhone 11, 11 Pro or 11 ...

[ad_1] Apple has routinely released new colors for its Powerbeats Pro line.  David Carnoy/CNET Apple’s Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds look very different than the AirPods Pro, but that’s just because they’re designed for people who are more active and need something to wear while working out. They have sweat and ...

[ad_1] You can now change the way your app icons look. Angela Lang/CNET It’s time to shake up your iPhone’s ($699 at Amazon) boring home screen. Apple’s new iOS 14 update finally makes it possible to play around with your interface, and make it uniquely you. Creating an “aesthetic” iPhone home screen is the ...