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Should you buy an iPhone 16 or wait for the iPhone 17? Know this before you decide

Jason Hiner/ZDNET It's that time of year again: a new iPhone makes its way through the rumor mill, and users wonder if they should buy what's currently available or wait until fall to see how things play out. Based on past trends, there's a good chance Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 series in September. So, should you pick up an iPhone 16 from your local Apple store today or play the long game? Also: Best iPhone 2025: I tested the top models and found the best options for you Having tested

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold Price Leak Reveals the Brutal Truth of Book-Style Foldable Phones

When Google announces its new family of Pixel 10 phones next month on August 20, there will likely be one bit of news that will surprise—or perhaps not surprise—everyone. And that’s the fact that its third-gen book-style foldable, currently dubbed the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, will almost certainly still start at a whopping $1,800. Android Headlines is exclusively reporting that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will come in three storage capacities, including a new 1TB version. A 256GB model will reportedly cost

The iPhone 17 Will Be $50 More, Says Jefferies Analyst. Here's Why He's Right

The iPhone 16 series dropped last year with the same US prices as the iPhone 15 series. But the iPhone 17 might come with the first price increase in years. James Martin/CNET The iPhone 17 series will get a $50 price increase, according to a Jefferies analyst Edison Lee. Since what President Donald Trump touted as "Liberation Day," the possible effect of tariffs on the iPhone's price has been widely discussed. And yet, despite tariffs and politics, iPhone prices have remained the same so far th

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Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade for free - 8 WatchOS 26 features I'm using now

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Your iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple-owned devices are getting a big overhaul. The best part? You won't have to pay a dime for them -- just update your software. Several new features are coming to WatchOS 26, and the public beta software is now available for interested users to try now, if you don't want to wait until the official launch later this fall. Reddit users in the r/Apple Watch subreddit are already digging into the latest update and commenting on their most a

iPhone 17 is coming soon, with three long-awaited features

Fall is fast approaching, and that means Apple’s big iPhone 17 launch event is coming soon. Here are three new features of the iPhone 17 line that many users have long been asking for. #1: The biggest iPhone battery ever in iPhone 17 Pro Max Battery life is one of the most important iPhone features. As a result, there’s always a base of users who just want the most possible battery life in an iPhone. Pro Max models have long been the best option for battery. But this year, that will be more t

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Most US iPhones are now made in India as Apple responds to tariffs

Most US iPhones are now made in India rather than China, as Apple rejigs its supply chain to avoid tariffs on products imported into America from China. The strategy will certainly be of significant help to Apple at present, but there are two reasons why this could prove to be only a temporary solution … Apple getting closer to its long-term goal The vast majority of iPhones are still assembled in China, but Apple has for many years been working on boosting the number of phones made in other

iOS 26 beta release: Here's everything you need to know about new Apple features and how to get it on your iPhone

Exciting changes are coming to your iPhone this fall, including a new aesthetic called Liquid Glass. Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) Can't wait until the fall to access all the new Apple iOS 26 features? You can officially download and install the public beta if you're looking forward to seeing what's coming this year. Prefer more of a guided tour? Check out our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release, which shows off the fresh home and lock screen redesign we've

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Apple iOS 26: Is your iPhone compatible? Here's a list which devices can download it today

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . iPhone devotees, listen up: Tons of new updates are coming to Apple's operating system this fall that you'll be excited to try out. But instead of being named iOS 19, it'll be called iOS 26. The biggest change? The new Liquid Glass design (think Windows Vista, but arguably more thought

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Security Bite: iPhone users are more reckless online, new study finds

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Leak Reveals Colors for Entire iPhone 17 Lineup, Including a Bold Orange for the 17 Pro

Looks like the iPhone 17 Pro won’t come in sky blue after all. Long-time iPhone leaker Sonny Dickson has shared what he claims are dummy models for the entire iPhone 17 lineup expected to be announced in September. Notably, there’s a new non-boring orange color for iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. God, please be real! As you can see in his X post, there’s an orange shade of the iPhone 17 Pro/17 Pro Max alongside the less flashy black, white, and navy blue. As I’ve said before, Apple desperately ne

Apple’s two new iPhone models this year might have a lot in common

Apple launches new iPhones every single year. But the introduction of a brand new model is a rarity, and this year we’ll end up getting two: iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 16e. Coincidentally, these two new models could turn out having a lot in common. iPhone 16e focused on essentials, but with some drawbacks Earlier this year, Apple launched the brand new iPhone 16e. What was once thought to be an iPhone SE refresh turned into something altogether different. Apple hasn’t defined the ‘e’ in the ti

Apple says DOJ's antitrust lawsuit would 'reduce consumer choice'

Apple has submitted its official response to the antitrust lawsuit the Justice Department filed against it last year, which accused the company of having smartphone monopoly and criticized its "walled garden" approach to business. It said that the lawsuit threatens what sets the iPhone apart in a fiercely competitive market, reduce consumer choice, as well as erode competition. In addition, Apple warned that it could set "a dangerous precedent" in allowing the government to "take a heavy hand in

Apple is facing pressure from Wall Street to figure out its AI strategy

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Apple CEO Tim Cook and Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi speak during Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S., June 9, 2025. Laure Andrillon | Reuters While its megacap tech peers are bragging about building island-sized data centers filled with Nvidia chips to power artificial intelligence devices of the future, Apple remains lar

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Official Apple support account accidentally promoted a Samsung foldable phone [Video]

An official Apple support account on China’s Weibo social network managed to accidentally post a promotional video for a Samsung folding phone. The embarrassing mistake coincided with a new analyst report on the expected price and timing for Apple’s own move into this market, with an upcoming iPhone Fold … The iPhone Fold Apple has long been working on a foldable iPhone, but has so far been waiting for the tech to be good enough to meet the company’s standards for such a device. In particula

Apple will increase iPhone 17 prices by $50 with one exception, says analyst

A new analyst report suggests that Apple will increase prices for three iPhone 17 models, when compared to iPhone 16 pricing. The report suggests two reasons for the increase, and indicates that the price of the base model will remain unchanged, with a starting price of $799 … iPhone 17 prices It’s been widely speculated that Apple will increase prices for this year’s iPhones, in order to cover the costs of US tariffs imposed on products manufactured in China. The exact impact on the company

Best iPhone 2025: I tested the top models and found the best options for you

If you've been eyeing an Apple iPhone for your next big upgrade, how do you decide which one is best for you? With so many configurations and models available today, and the various software and feature implications that come with, the journey of choosing the right model has never been longer. For years, I've tested every iPhone released, including the large-sized iPhone 16 Pro Max and the budget-oriented iPhone 16e, gathering insights on what models resonate with what type of user. With iOS 26

Rumors of the iPhone 17 Pro Give It a Movable Lens. We're Sifting Through Leaks and Claims

Key takeaways: The rumored iPhone 17 Pro is expected to be released in early September. The Pro is rumored to be getting a scratch-resistant antireflective display. Colors could include black, silver, dark blue and orange. The new iPhone is likely just a couple of months away from release, and rumors about an iPhone 17 Pro have been ramping up. Although whispers about an ultrathin iPhone 17 Air have hogged a lot of the attention, the Pro models tend to include more upgraded features. In addi

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Leaker shares clearest look yet at all the iPhone 17 dummy units

For the past few weeks, there have been leaks left and right about the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, particularly when it comes to color options for the Pro models. Now, leaker Sonny Dickson has shared what may be our clearest look yet at the full lineup. Bit by bit, the iPhone 17 color options have been coming into focus. From camera ring leaks to Macworld’s recent reporting on Pantone shades, we were starting to build a pretty clear picture of what to expect. Now, leaker Sonny Dickson is out w

Top Verizon Promo Codes & Deals | August 2025

Back in the day, Verizon proved their expansive reach with the spokesperson who asked “Can you hear me now?" With the spokesman pulling a Benedict Arnold and moving to T-Mobile, Verizon is now called the “Network America Relies On,” proven by their 4G LTE network covering 99% of the U.S. population, and 5G network expanding daily (though hovering around 13% now). The telecommunications conglomerate is the second-largest wireless carrier in the US and the largest network in America; now including

Apple slams DOJ lawsuit: ’threatens the very principles that set iPhone apart’

The US Department of Justice formally sued Apple in March 2024, accusing the company of having a “smartphone monopoly.” Apple has voiced its opposition to the case many times over the last year. Now, it has officially filed its answer to the DOJ’s antitrust complaint, pushing back forcefully against the DOJ’s allegations. As a refresher, the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit focuses on five major aspects of the iPhone experience: super apps, cloud streaming games, third-party messaging apps, third-party

iPhone 16 cameras vs. traditional digital cameras

Ever wonder why you never see a smartphone photo printed and framed on the wall? I'll explain exactly why. The fish eye iPhone lens creates distortion, look at the feet of the pink player. There's also distortion of the players on the edges who appear to be leaning toward the center in the iPhone photo. Compare the jawlines (important!) of the players. The iPhone photo is much less flattering. Real cameras capture shadow more accurately. An iPhone does lots of computation to try to make everyt

iPhone cameras are good

Ever wonder why you never see a smartphone photo printed and framed on the wall? I'll explain exactly why. The fish eye iPhone lens creates distortion, look at the feet of the pink player. There's also distortion of the players on the edges who appear to be leaning toward the center in the iPhone photo. Compare the jawlines (important!) of the players. The iPhone photo is much less flattering. Real cameras capture shadow more accurately. An iPhone does lots of computation to try to make everyt

iOS 18.6 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new

iOS 18.6 is now available for iPhone users. While the iOS 26 beta has stolen the headlines, Apple has also quietly been testing iOS 18.6 for the last six weeks. Here’s what’s new. You can update your iPhone to iOS 18.6 now by going to the Settings app, choosing General, then choosing Software Update. If you don’t see the update right away, keep checking over the next several hours as it might take a while to roll out to all iPhone users. The build number for today’s update is 22G86. As for wha

JPMorgan doubles down on iPhone Fold predicted release date, pricing, more

As Apple prepares to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup in a few weeks, investor attention is already shifting to what could be a much more significant update in 2026, with the introduction of a foldable iPhone. That includes JPMorgan, which just released new predictions on what to expect. September 2026 launch, with a $1,999 price tag In a note to clients (via CNBC), JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee said Apple is likely to launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026, echoing expectations se

New Apple video shows how iPhone was used to shoot 28 Years Later

One of this summer’s Hollywood blockbusters, 28 Years Later, was largely shot on the iPhone. Today in a new behind-the-scenes video from Apple, we get an inside look at how that happened. 28 Years Later used iPhone 15 Pro Max and elaborate custom rigs Earlier this summer, 28 Years Later arrived in theaters, and unbeknownst to most viewers, the film had been shot on the very device found in their pocket. It’s been well-documented that director Danny Boyle used many iPhone 15 Pro Max models to

Foldable iPhone Will Launch September 2026 for a Cool $1,999, Report Says

The trickle of leaks about Apple's first foldable iPhone continue, and we're starting to get a clearer picture of what's in store for the new kind of iPhone reportedly launching next year. The first foldable iPhone is expected to be revealed in September 2026 during Apple's annual iPhone event, according to a report from financial services firm JPMorgan, at a price of $1,999. It will be part of Apple's iPhone 18 lineup, the report said. The iPhone will reportedly include these features: Apple

Did someone just get caught using the iPhone 17 Pro in the wild?

Here’s one to take with a grain of salt: earlier today, user Fox Puppy on X published a couple of photos that supposedly show someone filming an iPhone 17 Pro on the street, using an iPhone 16 Pro that, for some reason, has its Apple logo covered. ‘This looks legit’ While there’s no way to verify the claims, Fox Puppy says that one of the people accompanying the man filming “was security and trying to go in front of the iPhone to hide it.” Here’s the original post: I just spotted a test deve

iOS 26 solves a pesky CarPlay annoyance

iOS 26 brings major changes to CarPlay, including a new Liquid Glass design and support for widgets. There’s also a small change that addresses a years-long feature request for many CarPlay users: the ability to disable CarPlay screenshots. For years, you’ve been able to take a screenshot of your CarPlay display by simply taking a screenshot on your iPhone. This feature can also be quite frustrating when your iPhone is connected to CarPlay and you only want to take a screenshot of your iPhone’

New iPhone 17 Pro video shows full color lineup with dummy models

Apple’s official iPhone 17 Pro unveiling is only about six weeks away, and leaks have ramped up this week. Today, a new video offers a great look all the rumored colors for iPhone 17 Pro using dummy models. iPhone 17 Pro dummy models shown in five rumored colors It’s been a fun couple days for iPhone 17 Pro-related news and rumors. First, the device received three new rumors around camera features. Then someone spotted what seems like a very genuine iPhone 17 Pro being used in public. Now tod

How to use a VPN on iPhone

With worldwide government regulations increasingly cracking down on what content is available, and various streaming services increasingly locking content behind geographic paywalls, more and more people are turning to VPNs. Setting up a VPN used to be complicated, but in the last decade, the process has become incredibly streamlined. Here’s how to set up and use a VPN on your iPhone. What is a VPN for? A VPN is a virtual private network. VPNs act as a private encrypted tunnel for all network