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CNET

It’s the battery life. I’ve been reviewing phones for seven years, and I’ve learned that if a company wants people to be eager about buying a new phone, either make the battery last longer or lower the price. That’s it.

CNET

However, since Stolen Device Protection only protects a handful of settings, you still have to take steps to protect other information, like your social media accounts. This is an optional security feature, but Apple recommends everyone turn it on.

CNET

Arc Search puts a fresh spin on web searches. The Browser Company of New York/Screenshot by CNET. Think you’re familiar …

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Apple released iOS 17.4 beta 1 to public beta testers on Tuesday, a few days after the company released the beta to developers and more than a week after the release of iOS 17.3. The beta brings new features, like major changes for people in the …

CNBC

Apple may see a drop in iPhone shipments this year, due in part to the growing popularity of foldable phones, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says. Huawei’s resurgence in the Chinese market is also having an impact on Apple’s business, according to Kuo of TF …

CNET

The high prices of Apple’s latest smartwatches like the Ultra 2 and the Series 9 can be enough to put off a lot of first-time buyers. But if you’re wanting a to nab a smartwatch and stay in the Apple ecosystem, there is a budget-friendly option for you …

BBC News

The site was excavated at the headquarters of environmental charity Earth Trust at Wittenham Clumps, near Abingdon. The dig found artefacts including hearth lining and an intact tuyere, part of the ironworking process …

CBS News

A 450-foot crane began lifting the Endeavour late Monday to attach it to its full tank and two rocket boosters, which will make it the only shuttle in the world to be displayed like it’s ready for liftoff. It was hoisted to a vertical position and was …

CBSSports.com

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your television in time to catch the 49ers take on the Chiefs in the Super Bowl or you’re just long overdue for a new TV, now is the best time to go for it. Retailers are offering deep discounts on tons of premium TVs …

The Wall Street Journal

For the last week, I have been testing Apple’s boldest bet yet on the post-smartphone future. Strap on the 1.4-pound goggles and you see apps floating right in your living room. Living room a stress-inducing mess? Go full virtual reality and watch a …