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i Phone charging slowly? 6 quick fixes to try before blaming your battery
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (572+ words) It's a tale as old as time (or at least since 2007): You purchase a new i Phone to enjoy the latest and greatest features, but slowly, as the months and years pass, it suddenly feels like your phone never holds…...
Setting a Mag Safe charger on my nightstand was the i Phone upgrade I didn't know I needed
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (481+ words) Mag Safe seems to work like magic. Luckily, there are no tricks here, just some good magnetic attraction. At ZDNET, I've tested dozens of Mag Safe accessories, from battery packs to wallets, phone cases, tripods, and more, and other team…...
Revealing a secret i Phone camera feature: Taking photos with Air Pods - Video
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (158+ words) Discover the secret i Phone feature that lets you take hands-free photos and videos using your Apple Air Pods as a remote camera control. This simple trick requires the latest i OS 26 update and is perfect for capturing group shots…...
I'm ready for a foldable i Phone, but only if Apple does this right
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (619+ words) The long-awaited (but still rumored) i Phone Fold will have an all-new design for Apple's "most significant overhaul" in the history of i Phones, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman." Potentially coming in 2026, it debuts at a time…...
My favorite Mag Safe wallet stand is the ideal i Phone companion, and it just got cheaper
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (531+ words) The ESR Aura Mag Safe wallet and stand is on sale in select colors for $19 at Amazon now." When I'm not doubled down covering the biggest sales events of the year at ZDNET, I get to spend my days testing…...
The i Phone 17e is here: 6 ways Apple just upgraded its cheapest phone
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (663+ words) Apple has a busy week ahead, and it's kicking things off with the announcement of a new "entry-level" i Phone. The company is hosting an event and is expected to unveil several products through a series of press releases over…...
The thinnest Mag Safe charger I've tested adds almost no weight to my i Phone
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (563+ words) Talk to any i Phone user about their smartphone experience, and it isn't long before they start talking about battery life -- and not in a good way. Since its release back in 2007, the i Phone's battery capacity has increased three-and-a-half-fold,…...
The best still-live phone deals from T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and other carriers
4+ week, 1+ day ago (878+ words) Also: Amazon Spring Sale live blog 2026: Real-time updates on the best deals Also: i Phone 17 vs. i Phone 17 Pro: I didn't expect one camera spec to make such a big difference AT&T is offering several promotions, including a trade-in…...
I followed the 'Plus 5' rule for wireless charging, and it fixed my i Phone's charge speeds
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (362+ words) Wireless charging (often enhanced by Mag Safe compatibility these days) is one tech development that I can say has improved my daily routine. These chargers are great for reducing cord clutter, charging multiple devices at once, and streamlining the look…...
Apple's i OS 26. 4. 1 update enables Stolen Device Protection by default now - grab it today
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (273+ words) On Wednesday, Apple pushed out another of its interim updates for the i Phone and i Pad. i OS/i Pad OS 26. 4. 1 is a minor one in the overall scheme of things. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't install it....