Duolingo, one of CNET’s best language learning apps, is rolling out free advanced learning content that could make you ready to take on a new job or attend university in another language. The app is […]
Zachary McAuliffe
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Editors’ note, April 21: Xbox Game Pass offers a slew of benefits, like the ability to play on a myriad of devices — not just consoles — and access to games on Day 1 of […]
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s once again Earth Day. The day was commemorated in 1970 to bring awareness to the damage being done to our environment. To further this message, notable companies […]
After the cold winter months, spring has arrived. You might be thinking about planning some outdoor activities for yourself and others to enjoy, and a hike is great way to get outside and explore. When […]
It can be frustrating to scroll through your iPhone’s Recent calls to find the right voicemail or to remember when you talked to someone last. When Apple introduced iOS 18 in 2024, it brought a search […]
Sometimes when I play a game, I want a deep story that makes me feel connected to the characters. Other times, I want a nonsensical romp that allows me to shut my brain off and […]
According to my iPhone, I spend about 3 hours a day looking at it. I’m sure I hold my iPhone close to my face at times, especially at night, and that might be why my […]
When my wife and I travel, we usually watch shows and movies on our flight, but we always have to split a set of AirPods. So while one of our ears is enjoying the show, […]
Apple released iOS 26.3.1 (a) on March 17, and the company wrote online that it fixed an issue in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari and other third-party browsers in iOS. This was also the first […]
When Apple released iOS 26 in September, the company gave your iPhone the ability to customize chat backgrounds in Messages. Chat backgrounds can add a fun, personal touch to messages. They can give you a visual identifier for each thread […]
Apple released iOS 26.4.1 on Wednesday, about two weeks after it pushed out iOS 26.4. While that update was packed with features, like new emoji and video podcasts, the latest update is much smaller and […]
Apple brought Liquid Glass to iPhones when the company released iOS 26 in September. This redesign is the most dramatic visual update Apple has brought to your iPhone since the company released iOS 7 in 2013. But if you’re not […]
Hades 2 was selected as one of CNET’s best games of 2025, but don’t take our word for it. The game won Best Action Game at the 2025 Game of the Year awards, Best Game […]
Apple released the first public beta of iOS 26.5 on Monday, about two weeks after the company released the massive iOS 26.4 update, which included new emoji, video podcasts and more. The iOS 26.5 beta […]
Kids have sticky fingers. If they touch your iPhone, you can expect smudges on your screen and possibly your camera lens. It’s not always your kids’ fault, either. Adults can get dirt on your camera […]
Babies can be difficult. They eat all the time, pee and poop wherever they want and they may not sleep at night, especially during sleep regressions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, playing sounds […]
If you’re an emoji fan, this is probably one of the best times of year. For iPhone owners, iOS 26.4 brought your device eight new emoji, including a “” distorted face and an “” orca. […]
In 2021, Josh Wardle launched the wildly popular word game Wordle. Then in 2022 the New York Times bought the game. If you’re unfamiliar with Wordle, it asks players to figure out a five-letter word in six or […]
Apple made an unusual decision on Wednesday and released a new version of iOS 18.7.7 in order to combat a new hacking toolkit called DarkSword. Now, more devices, like the iPhone 16e, can download the […]
PlayStation Plus, which is Sony’s version of Xbox Game Pass, offers a large, constantly expanding library of games. Subscribers can choose from the Essential, Extra and Premium tiers, each with unique perks and benefits. Starting […]
Xbox Game Pass Pros Cloud streaming brings games to you without a console Stream your own games across multiple tiers Huge catalog of games Cons Games leave the service monthly Day 1 releases only available […]
Pet owners usually leap at the chance to show pictures of their furry or feathered best friends, but searching for the right photo can be annoying. Sometimes I just want to reply to a text […]
Taking photos can be a fun way to save and share memories, but getting a good picture everyone’s happy with isn’t always easy. Group selfies, for example, might be difficult to get everyone in the […]
Apple released iOS 26 in September, and in addition to new features like call screening, the update also brought more customization options to your iPhone’s lock screen. When the tech giant released iOS 18 back in 2024, you were given the […]
Alarms are annoying, even to people who set them. And if you can’t quickly turn off your alarm, you run the risk of waking up others near you. When Apple released iOS 26.1 in November, […]
Apple released iOS 26.4 on Tuesday, March 24, about a week after the tech giant released iOS 26.3.1 (a), the company’s first Background Security Improvement update. The most recent update brings a slew of features […]
Apple released iOS 26 in September, and it introduced a Liquid Glass design to your device. As part of the redesign you can make your app icons and widgets on your home screen clear. These changes build on the […]
It took some convincing, but earlier this year, I finally ended a years-long relationship with Microsoft 365. I’d like to say I ditched the office suite for some nuanced reason, like I don’t want Microsoft’s […]
The volume buttons on the side of your iPhone can change the volume of whatever music or podcast you’re listening to without unlocking your device. Those buttons can increase or decrease your volume a set amount, but […]
Emoji fans, rejoice! You are likely to get nine new emoji next year. In October, the Unicode Consortium proposed the new emoji for Unicode 18.0. One of those emoji is a pickle, which I think could replace […]
Apple released iOS 26.1 in November and one of the biggest changes it brought to your iPhone was a way to adjust some Liquid Glass elements across your device. This new setting could help resolve readability issues some […]
Whether you’re planning to upgrade to a device from the iPhone 17 lineup or were gifted a new iPhone Air for your birthday, Apple suggests you turn off Find My on your old iPhone to protect your device. The Find My app […]
If you’re a fan of emoji, get ready for a handful of killer new emoji to arrive on your iPhone in the coming weeks, including objectively the best new emoji: an orca whale. Apple released […]
Apple released iOS 26.3.1 (a), its first Background Security Improvement, on Tuesday, March 17. The tech giant wrote online that the update fixes an issue in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari and other third-party […]
Apple will likely add new emoji to your iPhone when the company releases iOS 26.4. Those new emoji could include an orca, a distorted smiley face and more. According to Emojipedia, there are 3,953 emoji […]
Spam calls are annoying. I have my phone ringer on in case there is an emergency but before iOS 26, spam would routinely call my iPhone at least a handful of times a week. Spam calls can be […]
When Apple released iOS 26 in September 2025, the update included a call screening feature that blocks spam calls to your iPhone. The update also includes a feature that can screen texts from unknown senders to […]
Curious about whether you can change your iPhone’s Liquid Glass design or how to get rid of your alarm slider? Look no further. Zachary McAuliffe Staff writer Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 […]
Apple released iOS 26.3.1 on March 4 and the update brings support for the company’s pricey new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR monitors to your iPhone, as well as some bug fixes. After you download the […]
If you’re on the phone with someone, a babbling newborn can be very cute but they can also be distracting for the person on the other end of your call. If you have an iPhone, […]
Rich Communication Services is a messaging protocol that can make messaging more fun and seamless when messaging between iPhone and Android devices. When Apple released iOS 18 in 2024, that update introduced the messaging protocol to all iPhones. CNET With […]
Spring is here, so you might start purging unwanted items from your home soon. Cleaning out your digital storage is an easy way to give yourself a fresh start in your digital space, too. If […]