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Review: iPhone 12 Pro Max deserves a spot in your pocket -- if you can get it to fit
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The iPhone 12 Pro Max ($1,099 at Amazon) follows in the footsteps of the 7 Plus and gets camera upgrades that none of the other iPhone 12 models have. At its core the iPhone 12 Pro Max, like all the phones in the iPhone 12 family (the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Mini), has a bunch of things going for it like a new flat-sided design reminiscent of the iPhone 5 and iPad Pro. It has support for 5G, an OLED screen with support for HDR, a ceramic shield covering, an A14 Bionic processor, support for MagSafe...
iPhone SE 3 rumors: Face ID could be coming to Apple's budget 5G iPhone
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The iPhone SE 2020 looks striking in red. At $399 it's the most affordable iPhone you can buy. John Kim/CNET Apple's new budget-friendly iPhone may be on its way early next year, and in the meantime, the rumor mill keeps turning. The latest gossip about the rumored iPhone SE 3 pertains to its possible upgrade from fingerprint sensor to Face ID. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said in his latest PowerOn newsletter that Apple plans to bring Face ID to all applicable devices, including the iPhone SE line, all iPads and Macs. All of the tech giant's iPhones already have the face...
The best internet providers of 2021
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A strong, reliable internet connection at home is borderline essential these days, especially given the recent uptick in remote work, which seems to be sticking around even as coronavirus restrictions ease. That means it's more important than ever to understand whatever internet options are available at your address, and ultimately, to pick the best provider for the job. Finding the right ISP can be easier said than done, though -- particularly if you live in a rural part of the country with limited options for getting online. That's why we've spent the past few months evaluating all of the top...
Nintendo Switch OLED: Why I'm not worried about burn-in
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Nintendo just announced a new Nintendo Switch with an OLED screen, coming in October for $350, and my first thought was "Great, the current LCD screen kinda sucks." My second was "I bet people will be worried about burn-in." I review TVs for CNET and plenty of folks ask me about burn-in on the OLED TVs I've been recommending for years. My answer for the Switch is the same as it is for TVs: I'm not worried about burn-in. And based on what I know now, most other prospective buyers shouldn't be either. Read more: The new OLED Nintendo Switch:...
iOS 15 beta is here for everyone. How to download it on your iPhone or iPad right now
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Apple first announced iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 at WWDC 21 in early June, and is expected to arrive in its fully fledged version sometime this fall. The update brings plenty of new features to both devices. For example, there are new FaceTime features (allowing Android and PC users to take part for the first time), and iMessage improvements that make it easier to track links and photos your friends have sent you. The iPad is getting a complete home screen revamp, and multitasking is finally receiving the boost it's needed for years. Before you rush on to the installation...