Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

If you are one of those who can get easily distracted by the chime of your phone notifications or hate to pick up the phone to check daily updates, then worry not – Microsoft has a solution for you.

These days, thanks to smartphones, almost everyone has a camera with them and that’s mostly a good thing. At any time, you can capture memories with family and friends, painterly sunsets and crazy ...

A smart bracelet, also known as a fitness tracker or smart band, helps monitor your health and daily activities such as heart rate, steps, and sleep. To keep it running efficiently, knowing how to ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

The updated Battery panel in iOS 26 gives detailed insights into app activity and background usage. By reviewing this data and disabling unnecessary background refresh and location services, users can ...

Apple’s new smartphones start at $799, but you can currently get one for free through T-Mobile. By Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, ...

Ever get stuck trying to decide where to eat, what color to paint, or which movie to watch? With iOS 26, you no longer need endless back-and-forth texts. Apple has added a built-in polling feature in ...

Apple released the all-new software for the iPhone, iOS 26, on Sept. 15. The first update has just landed. Here’s what’s in store when you install it. It’s a quick turnaround for an update that has ...

If you're ever in a place where you need internet in a pinch, or your home network is down, you can actually rely on your Android phone for a temporary connection. USB tethering allows you to connect ...

With iOS 26, Apple has expanded its native call recording feature with transcripts, Live Translation, summaries and tighter integration with Notes. It’s a more polished and useful tool than before, ...