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Where to get the best deal preordering Apple's new iPad, iPad mini tablets
Amazon and Walmart are offering rare discounts on select preorders, but stock is limited and you may need to pay full price elsewhere.
The best VPNs for iPhones, iPads, and iOS in 2021
Are you looking for a VPN service provider that integrates well into iOS? We spotlight four providers who offer top-notch iPhone and iPad clients.
Apple Card, why did you fail me on my iPhone 13 loan?
I thought my Upgrade Program process would be smooth, as usual. It wasn't.
Samsung has a disturbing reason you should buy the Z Fold 3 (Tim Cook won't like it)
It's an extremely alluring phone. But is Samsung offering the best reason to buy it?
iPhone 13 preorders are live. How and where to get the best deal on Apple's new phone
All four models of the iPhone 13 are now available pre-order. Here's how to get one in your hands on launch day.
Why I'm ordering an iPhone 13 Pro Max
I've made up my mind, and here are my three reasons.
The true dread of going back to the office, hilariously realized
What will it feel like when your bosses encourage you -- no, force you -- to go back to the office? Watch and wonder.
Apple's charger sprawl is bananas
Peanut butter charging time! Clearly, the situation we have now is untenable and needs to be resolved. But there are multiple factors at play that may be preventing Apple's charging situation from being consolidated.
Apple at Target looks like a retail expansion bullseye
Building on a long run at Best Buy, Apple's dedicated space at the mass merchant gives many of its most important products the Apple Store experience shine.
iPhone 13 buyers beware! If you want 4K ProRes, you're going to pay Apple more money than you think
The base 128GB iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max both have a limitation you should be aware of.
AirPods battery going bad? Here's an inventive fix
Podswap makes it easy to turn old AirPods with poor battery life into like-new AirPods.
The best iPhones: Which model is right for you?
Apple released four new iPhone 13 models, but continues to sell four older generation models to round out its pricing lineup. You can now find iPhone models directly from Apple starting at $399 all of the way up to $1599 so start with the price you want to pay to find your perfect iPhone model.
Why the iPad Mini 6 is Apple's most exciting new product in years
Apple's new iPad Mini may not be a phone, but it's the only device many users need.
The best smartwatches: Apple and Samsung battle for your wrist
It's been seven years since the first Apple Watch was released, and it's pretty clear to most that Apple's wearable is arguably the best smartwatch available. It requires an iPhone, though, so Android phone owners need a different companion... and there are plenty of good options available.
My picks and pans from Apple's iPhone 13 event: To buy or not to buy?
This is proving to be a very expensive year. David takes a look at the latest Apple product announcements and shows you what he's going to purchase, and what he's leaving on the Apple Store table.
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First look: iPhone 13 Apple event [in pictures]
Here's your first peek at the iPhone 13 and other products making their first appearance during Apple's September 14 "California Streaming" event.
iOS 15 Tips app teaser
Apple is offering iPhone users the opportunity to learn more what's coming in iOS 15, ahead of next week's official launch.
Nomad Rugged Leather Moment case: MagSafe, 10-foot protection, and advanced lens support
Nomad's Horween leather cases are fantastic options for Apple's case lineup. The latest Rugged Leather case from Nomad brings support for Moment add-on lenses for those creators who want one case that does it all.
Finding a lost AirTag
How other iPhone owners help keep a watchful eye over your lost AirTag (and whatever it is attached to).
CASETiFY MagSafe cases for iPhone 12: Customizable protection with support for Apple's technology
CASETiFY is known for making incredible cases with an immense amount of customization options. The company recently launched a couple of case options that support Apple's awesome MagSafe technology.
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First look: Apple's 'Spring Loaded' event [pictures]
Here's a peek at the products making an appearance at Apple's first big launch event of 2021.
ESR HaloLock MagSafe stands for Apple iPhone 12 review: Affordable, functional accessories
MagSafe is one of the best Apple technologies that combines wireless charging with the ability to easily and securely mount your Apple iPhone. The latest accessories from ESR and surprisingly affordable, yet very well made and capable.
Presidio Perfect-Clear and Shieldview Glass for iPhone 12 Pro Max: Clear protection for the front and back
Apple's new iPhone 12 devices have some cool color options and the best way to enjoy the colors is with a clear case. Speck also offers a compelling glass screen protector so together the bundle will protect your iPhone 12 Pro Max from daily usage.
Diamond Dog screen protector for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: Affordable, clear, and easy to install
While today's modern glass displays are designed to handle more abuse than in the past, they can still scratch or break so the first thing I do with a new phone is to install a screen protector. Diamond Dog has very affordable protectors that also feel wonderful under your finger.
Has your iPhone or iPad stopped charging? Check this first!
Has your iPhone or iPad suddenly and unexpectedly stopped charging? Or has charging become slow, or is charging intermittent even though the cable is plugged in and the charger is working? Here's what you should check first!
Apple M1 questions
I've just again re-watched Apple's M1 chip unveiling event, and I'm left with more questions than answers.
Apple Silicon M1 chip -- in pictures
Here's what we know about Apple's new M1 SoC.
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Silicon Mac first look: Everything unveiled at Apple's 'One More Thing' event [pictures]
CEO Tim Cook and Company show off next generation Mac computers and a whole lot more...
BodyGuardz cases for Apple iPhone 12: Unequal drop protection and antimicrobial treatment
BodyGuardz incorporates its Unequal technology to help protect your phone from drops. The cases do not add much weight or thickness, but provide a nice option for protection for less than $50.
ESR cases for the Apple iPhone 12: Kickstands, protection, and MagSafe support
Video content is enjoyable on a smartphone, but it helps to have a kickstand case to prop it up. ESG makes some of the best kickstand cases, but also has other case options for the new Apple iPhone 12.
iPhone 13 wasn't the biggest star of Apple's California Streaming event
Beth Mauder talks with ZDNet's Jason Cipriani and Matt Miller about why the new Apple Watch Series 7 and iPad Mini deserve our attention. Read more: https://zd.net/3luLpfV
Will Apple's future AR glasses succeed where Google Glasses failed?
Mike Elgan, tech journalist and author, talks to Tonya Hall about AR glasses, what he knows about Apple's next big product, and it will transform the tech world.
Apple Music now has Saylists to aid speech therapy
The curated playlists feature music tracks where patterns of repetition of the most challenging speech sounds have been identified.
Apple owes $308.5 million for infringing patent with FairPlay technology
PMC was found to not be a patent troll as it licenses its own internally invented patent on an exclusive basis.
iOS 14.5 features: All the new tricks your iPhone can do
Apple’s latest update brings a new privacy feature, a workaround for using Face ID with a face mask, and other improvements. Read more: https://zd.net/3sSAXQX
Unpacking Apple's Spring Loaded event
Amidst the purple iPhones, new Apple TVs, and AirTags (some clad in expensive Hermès leather), Adrian Kingsley-Hughes tells Karen Roby the star of the show was the M1 chip. Read more: https://zd.net/3v5KoxN
The 'phone' is the dumbest bit of your smartphone
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is making his case for removing the phone from the smartphone. Or at least giving the user the ability to disable it. Read more: https://zd.net/2QlFoX4
Do you have a backup plan for your Windows PC or Mac?
Ed Bott shares his four steps for assembling a program to make sure your most valuable data files are protected from disaster. Read more: https://zd.net/3wmUzQe
Do we need a faster iPad Pro?
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says more is better, but comparing iDevices to PCs is a mistake. Read more: https://zd.net/2PiBSw7
Apple really got annoyed when I opened Microsoft Edge
Chris Matyszczyk says it seems as if Apple realizes that Edge is successful. And it doesn't like it one bit. Read more: http://zd.net/3cC4mZE
TikTok vs Facebook: Which social network is the least trusted?
Beth Mauder sits down with Mitul Ghandi, co-founder of seoClarity, to talk about the company's recent survey that shows which social media site is the least trusted. (Surprise! Google is the most trusted.) Ghandi also discusses what all platforms need to do in a social media-dominated world. Read more: http://zd.net/30rRkIl
Apple now sells more phones than Samsung. But is iPhone the better device?
Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow score the tech giants' mobile devices on a broad range of categories, from performance and design to ecosystem and security. The results are in. Read more: http://zd.net/3uIxg2z
Apple Silicon: Nothing short of a revolution
Tonya Hall talks to tech journalist Lance Ulanoff about the changes the new M1 chip will bring to Apple's products.
Which desktop PC alternative is right for you?
Are you thinking of replacing your big old tower PC? Ed Bott suggests maybe you can get everything you want in a smaller package. Read more: https://zd.net/3aeq1qI
Six weeks with the iPhone 12 and strange things are happening
Upgrading from iPhone XR to iPhone 12 hasn't been what Chris Matyszczyk expected. At all. Read more: http://zd.net/3a2mYSf
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