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Camera Control on the iPhone 16.

Did you know you can customize your iPhone 16’s Camera Control? Here’s how

The iPhone 16 comes with the new Camera Control button, and it's great. Here's how to customize the Camera Control to make it even better.
Someone holding the Google Pixel 9.

5 phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 9

Considering picking up a Google Pixel 9? Stop! You should check out these alternatives instead.
Notifications shown on the Google Pixel Watch 2's screen.

Your Google Pixel Watch is about to get a big update to Wear OS 5

Didn't upgrade to a Pixel Watch 3? Don't worry, your older Pixel Watch is about to get a big update starting today.
iPhone 16 Pro.

There’s something wrong with the iPhone 16 Pro’s touchscreen

Have you noticed your new iPhone 16 Pro display ignoring your taps and swipes? You're not alone.
iPhone 15 Pro with iOS 18 lock screen.

I thought I’d love these two iOS 18 features, but I don’t

I was eager for these two features in iOS 18, but so far, they've just been headache-inducing.
An iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18, showing its home screen.

iOS 18: Everything you need to know about the iPhone update

iOS 18 is one of the biggest updates for the iPhone. Here are all the details on this feature-packed update.
Blue Titanium (left) and Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pros on a concrete bench.

Want to use Apple’s AI features? Make sure you have one of these iPhones

Apple showed off some very cool AI features coming in iOS 18 this fall. But you're going to need a specific iPhone model in order to check them out.
The pink iPhone 16 display.

The best Apple iPhone 16 screen protectors for 2024

Excited for your new Apple iPhone 16? Make sure to keep that beautiful display in pristine condition with a great screen protector.
Close-up photo of the Messages app on an iPhone.

iOS 18 has a weird (but serious) iMessage bug. Here’s how to avoid it

iOS 18 is out with lots of new features and settings. It also has a weird (but serious) iMessage bug you'll want to avoid. Here's what's going on.
A close-up screenshot of Photographic Styles on the iPhone 16.

I’m so excited about this small iPhone 16 camera upgrade

Apple packed in a lot of exciting new camera features with the iPhone 16 line. Here's why I'm really excited about one in particular.
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series 8, seen from the side.

When will my Apple Watch get watchOS 11? Here’s everything we know

Apple is adding a ton of great new features for your Apple Watch with watchOS 11, and it's now available to grab. We'll tell you all about watchOS 11.
Siri being shown on an iPhone 15 Pro on iOS 18.

Apple’s big iOS 18 update is now available for your iPhone

Apple's big new iOS update is finally here. Make sure to grab it now if your iPhone can run iOS 18.
Someone holding an iPhone 14 with the display turned on.

When will my iPhone get iOS 18? Here’s everything we know

iOS 18 is rapidly approaching. When will the update be fully released to the public? Here's everything we know so far.
Someone wearing an original Apple Watch Ultra showing the weather app.

Apple just made me want to downgrade my Apple Watch Ultra

I've been wearing an Apple Watch Ultra for the past year and a half, and it's great. But here's why I might downgrade to a non-Ultra model.
The pink iPhone 16 display.

4 things Apple got wrong with the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro

Apple's new iPhone 16 line is definitely appealing. But that doesn't mean it's perfect.
Someone using the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16.

Here’s everything you can do with the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button

Apple is adding a new button on the iPhone 16 line: Camera Control. Here's everything you can do with it.
The pink iPhone 16 display.

The pink iPhone 16 is the iPhone I’ve waited years for

Apple's iPhone 16 lineup is here, and it certainly has some top-notch colors this year, especially the pink.
Someone holding an iPhone 15 Pro and a Pixel 9 Pro.

Can the Google Pixel 9 Pro beat my iPhone camera? I did a test to find out

I use an iPhone as my primary, everyday smartphone — and I really like its camera. Can the Google Pixel 9 Pro beat it? I did a test to find out.
The Apple Watch Series 9 on charge.

The two Apple Watch Series 10 changes I hope Apple announces today

The Apple Watch Series 10 will likely be announced later today. Here are the two changes I hope we see.
The Google Pixel 8 next to the Google Pixel 9.

Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 8: Do you really need to upgrade?

Have a Google Pixel 8 and wondering if you should upgrade to the new Pixel 9 this year? Let's take a closer look at what you'd get.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Google Pixel 9 Pro, and Google Pixel 9 all next to each other.

I’m worried Google is going to ruin the Pixel 9 lineup

The Pixel 9 lineup has been excellent so far. Would adding a budget-friendly Pixel 9a next year ruin that? I think so.
Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz showing Google Photos.

You can now try one of the best new Google Photos features in years

Google Photos just got a lot better with some big improvements to the search capabilities.
Someone wearing an original Apple Watch Ultra.

Two years later, the first Apple Watch Ultra is still excellent

We could be getting a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 in just a couple of weeks, but my original Apple Watch Ultra is still going strong.
Google Pixel Screenshots app running on a Google Pixel 9.

How to use the Pixel Screenshots app on the Google Pixel 9

If you have a new Google Pixel 9 phone, then you can access the new Pixel Screenshots app. Here's how to use it.
Samsung Galaxy S24 showing Circle to Search.

How to use Circle to Search on your Android phone

Circle to Search is one of the coolest new features on Android phones. If you have a Samsung Galaxy S24 or Google Pixel 8, here's how to use it.
Pixel 9 Pro in Rose Quartz.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is the phone I’ve always wanted

I finally have the Pro phone of my dreams, and it didn't come from Apple.
A demonstration of the Add Me feature on a Google Pixel 9.

How to use Add Me, the coolest camera feature on the Google Pixel 9

Google's new Pixel 9 lineup has a fun new tool for group shots called Add Me. Here's how it works.
The back of the Google Pixel 9.

The first 6 things you need to do with your Google Pixel 9

Did you just pick up a new Pixel 9 device? Here are some things you need to do first!
Someone holding a Pixel 9 taking a photo.

Does the Google Pixel 9 have a good camera? Here are the first photos I took with it

I had a chance to try out the cameras on the new Google Pixel 9. Here are some of the best pictures I've taken so far.
The Apple Watch Series 9's case back and sensors.

The one Pixel Watch 3 feature I want the Apple Watch to copy ASAP

The Google Pixel Watch 3 is going to be packed with a ton of cool new features. But this particular one is a life-saver that Apple needs to copy.
An iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18, showing its home screen.

Apple just released another iOS 18 beta, and it could be an important one

Apple just released a new iOS 18 developer beta, and it brings us ever closer to the final release.
The Google Pixel 9 in green, pink, white, and black colors, all laying on a white table.

Thinking about buying the Google Pixel 9? Here are 5 reasons to wait for the Pixel 10

The Google Pixel 9 lineup is definitely impressive so far, but here are a few reasons why you might want to wait for the Pixel 10.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera and logo.

This is the worst iPhone color I’ve ever seen

Colors for the iPhone 16 Pro lineup recently leaked, revealing a new brown color. And, to put things nicely, it's absolutely hideous.
Google Pixel 9 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro.

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Which should you buy?

Are you wondering if you should pick up an iPhone 15 Pro or the new Google Pixel 9 Pro? Here's a full breakdown of these two phones for pros.