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☆ You can control your iPhone without using your hands. Here's how
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The feature, called Voice Control, is one of the iPhone's accessibility tools, and though Siri can perform many hands-free duties, there are ways Voice Control can go even further. You can say "Show numbers" once Voice Control is turned on to make your screen look like this. Select Voice Control. I recommend reading through the Voice Control guide, which is right below the green dot. If you do use Voice Control to type, try doing so by moving your cursor to a text box and saying the words out loud.

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☆ The iPod is officially 'vintage retro tech' now, and restored models sold out at Gen Z-favorite Urban Outfitters
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Two discontinued models from the early 2000s recently sold out on Urban Outfitters' website. Vintage tech dealer Retrospekt listed "refurbished and restored" fifth-generation iPods — the classic-looking models without a touchscreen – for sale on lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters' website. A screenshot of the sold-out vintage iPod listing on Urban Outfitters' website. Now, it's become a potential collectible for vintage tech enthusiasts and Gen Zers looking to rely on smartphones less. Urban Outfitters said its target customers are "young adults aged 18 to 28" in an annual report from earlier this year.

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☆ Why investors should block out the noise on Apple ahead of earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Some on Wall Street are souring on Apple (AAPL), with one firm suggesting it's already forfeited its prime position as the smartphone leader in China. But investors should block out the noise, at least until the tech giant reports iPhone sales directly next month. AAPL YTD mountain Apple (AAPL) year-to-date performance. But the firm reiterated a buy-equivalent rating on Apple stock. A person poses holding the original iPhone and the new iPhone 15 otuside the Fifth Avenue Apple Store ahead of the launch of Apple’s new iPhone 15 on September 22, 2022 in New York City.

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☆ Apple has a stunning stranglehold over Gen Z — and it'll pay off for decades to come
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Researchers found many teens have the iPhone and the Apple Watch — and also use Apple Pay. Still, Apple Music doesn't lead the way: More teens use Spotfiy, the survey says. The report says 42% of teens were found to have used Apple Pay, the tech company's cash transfer app. And 34% of teen respondents said they own an Apple Watch. An incoming call on on Apple Watch, the most popular watch brand among teenagers.

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☆ Tesla owners are using the new button on the side of the iPhone 15 Pro to unlock their cars, pop the frunk, and get the AC going
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The new iPhone 15 Pro has a customizable "action button" in place of the ring/silent switch. Tesla owners are using the button as a customizable key fob for their cars. The button can be programmed to unlock the car, open the trunk, and start the AC or heating. AdvertisementAdvertisementTesla owners with the new iPhone 15 Pro have quickly begun taking advantage of the phone's new customizable "action button." People have started publishing videos on TikTok and YouTube Shorts highlighting the different Tesla-specific shortcuts they're assigning to their iPhone's action button.

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☆ Apple releases fix for overheating iPhone 15 bug in iOS 17.0.3
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple iPhone 15 series devices are displayed for sale at The Grove Apple retail store on release day in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2023. Apple released iOS 17.0.3 on Wednesday, including a fix for an issue that caused Apple's latest iPhone 15 models to run hot. "This update provides important bug fixes, security updates, and addresses an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected," according to the software's change log. Over the weekend, Apple confirmed reports on social media that its new iPhones had a tendency to get warm. Apple says iPhones are safe to use unless they display an explicit temperature warning.

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☆ Apple identifies issues causing overheating in the iPhone 15
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] People look at the new iPhone 15 Pro as Apple's new iPhone 15 officially goes on sale across China at an Apple store in Shanghai, China September 22, 2023. The third-party apps causing the issue include game Asphalt 9; Meta's (META.O) Instagram; and Uber, according to the company. The upcoming iOS 17 bug fix will not reduce performance to address the iPhone's temperature. The Cupertino, California-headquartered company said that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max do not suffer from overheating due to the design, rather the new titanium shells result in improved heat dissipation compared to prior stainless steel models. Apple also said the issue is not a safety or injury risk, and will not impact the phone's long-term performance.

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☆ Apple's iPhone 15 is boring. Google and Samsung Android phones are far more innovative.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Michael Gartenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Apple iPhone users don't know all the features and benefits they are missing. And early predictions are that the iPhone 15 will sell well , as users' existing iPhones age or break. There were some lines for the iPhone 15 at stores in Hangzhou, China and Mumbai, but those are locations where iPhone demand routinely outstrips supply and ownership is still somewhat of a status symbol. My iPhone 13 doesn't really look much different than a brand new iPhone 15. Google Pixel Tablet docking station and other Google tech hardware GoogleThe Google Pixel Fold balances the ability to use it as a great smartphone when closed while turning it into an iPad-mini-sized tablet when opened.

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☆ Apple exec Eddy Cue set to testify in Google trial about $19 billion search deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Under scrutiny is a deal in which Google pays Apple billions of dollars to be the default search engine on the iPhone's browser and other settings. Google could pay Apple as much as $19 billion this year, according to an estimate from Bernstein. Cue, who negotiated the deal with Google from Apple's side, is expected to testify that Apple picked the Google search engine as an iPhone default because it was the best product. He's also expected to say that Apple doesn't see a reason to create a new Apple search engine because Google already exists, according to a person familiar with Cue's anticipated testimony. "I think their search engine is the best," Apple CEO Tim Cook said when asked about using Google as the iPhone's default search engine in 2018.

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☆ Apple Watch Series 9 review: It turns your hand into a button and Siri is faster
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTThe Apple Watch Series 9, 45mm version, in aluminum with the new Snoopy watch face. Apple is releasing new Apple Watch models, called Series 9, on Friday. I've been testing a 45mm aluminium Apple Watch Series 9 for a few days. Apple provided an Apple Watch Series 9 with pre-release software for this review. Brighter displayThe other big hardware improvement to the Apple Watch Series 9 is a brighter display.

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☆ Apple iPhone 15 Pro review: Lighter weight makes a huge difference
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

In addition to the Pro models, Apple also offers two cheaper options, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, which cost $799 and $899 and up. Here's what's new and exciting about the iPhone 15 Pro phones:What's goodTitaniumThe "natural titanium" finish is the most noticeable new iPhone color. The iPhone 14 Pro is in the back and the iPhone 15 Pro is in the front. On the right: 5x zoom photo taken with the iPhone 15 Pro Max Kif Leswing/CNBCIt's also a reason to reach for the bigger iPhone 15 Pro Max over the cheaper but lighter and smaller iPhone 15 Pro. ConclusionThe iPhone 15 Pro on the left, the iPhone 15 Pro Max on the right.

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☆ Apple just released its big annual iPhone update. Here's what's new and how to install it
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) looks at brand new Apple products during an Apple event on September 12, 2023 in Cupertino, California. Apple released iOS 17 for iPhones on Monday. It's Apple's biggest software update of the year, and is available for anyone with an iPhone from 2018 or later. This year's update has a lot of improvements to some of the most used apps, including the Phone app, Messages and Safari. There are a lot of changes, but here are some of the highlights you need to know about:

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☆ Apple's new AirPods won't have to be taken out of your ears as often, thanks to sophisticated AI
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTKif Leswing/CNBCAlongside new iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple is releasing a new version of its AirPods Pro this month. The 2nd Generation AirPods Pro with USB-C — a mouthful of a model name — don't have any radical hardware changes. Apple's headphones are going far beyond the simple on-or-off noise-canceling features on competing devices. Apple calls the AirPods a "wearable," and reports it in the same revenue category as its Apple Watch. Apple frames Adaptive Audio as a safety feature, so users don't miss honks or disturbances when walking around cities.

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☆ How Justin Roiland used his ‘Rick and Morty’ fame to pursue young fans, text messages show
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Kat Tenbarge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +22 min

Roiland frequently followed and interacted with the starstruck "Rick and Morty" fans on social media and dating apps. "However, now that the legal case has ended, I'm determined to move forward and focus both on my creative projects and restoring my good name," Roiland wrote. Haha," Roiland wrote. Veronika Sweeney tweeted screenshots of direct messages Roiland sent her in 2014 when she was 22. "But I felt like you weren't okay," Roiland wrote in another text message.

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The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: priceThe iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999. AdvertisementAdvertisementiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: new featuresAs we've come to expect based on Apple's usual pattern for iPhone upgrades, it's the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max which have the bulk of the upgrades compared to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Like the standard iPhone 15 models, however, the iPhone 15 Pro models swap Lightning for USB-C charging and data transfers. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max also received a new customizable Action Button that replaces the iPhone's signature and iconic ring/silent switch.

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☆ The iPhone has a new button for the first time in 16 years and it's getting rid of the switch it's had since day 1
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Jordan Hart | Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The iPhone 15 Pro has a customizable "action button" in place of the usual ring/silent switch on the side. The action button can start a voice memo, open your camera, access shortcuts, and more. The new action button will still turn your ringer on or off by default — press and hold down the button to do so. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe customizable action button was first introduced to Apple devices in 2022 as a feature of the high-end Apple Watch Ultra. The iPhone 15 Pro's action button will be in the same location above the phone's volume controls.

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☆ What to expect when Google faces the DOJ in the first major tech monopoly trial in decades
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Lauren Feiner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

While the trial marks the tech sector's first major anti-monopoly proceeding in decades, Google is squarely in the middle of its antitrust battles. What the trial is aboutA key focus of the trial will be on two kinds of agreements Google has made with other companies. "The cases have very compatible theories, and the core message from both is that Google's monopoly power has been abused, harming competition and hurting consumers," Weiser said. Walker wrote that the abundance of places where consumers can use online search shows that Google hasn't foreclosed competition. In addition to experts like economists, expect to see Google executives called to the stand, potentially including CEO Sundar Pichai.

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You can connect your iPhone to a TV using an AV cable, AirPlay, or screen mirroring. To AirPlay or screen mirror your iPhone, you also need to have an Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV. Connect an iPhone to any TV with an AV cable To connect your iPhone to a TV, you'll need an adapter cable that matches the style of input on your TV or monitor. Be sure your TV is on and displaying your Apple TV screen. Be sure your TV is on and displaying your Apple TV screen.

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☆ China is pulling every lever to kill Apple's iPhone 15
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The iPhone 15 will be a tough sell in China. And China's homegrown rival Huawei has a new, superfast phone out, the Mate 60. China is Apple's second-biggest single market by sales outside the US, and its third-biggest region behind the US and Europe. Another important metric: China grew faster by revenue than Europe, implying continued prospects for growth for Apple beyond saturated Western markets. The advanced chip inside the new Mate 60 was made by Chinese company SMIC, according to a teardown by Bloomberg.

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☆ Popular tech YouTuber finds the iPhone beats out Android in a head-to-head comparison, but says it's impossible to declare an 'objective winner'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Prominent tech reviewer and YouTuber MKBHD weighed in on the age-old Apple vs. Android debate. This video comes after Instagram head Adam Mosseri reignited the debate by declaring Android better. To figure out your own personal winner, Brownlee suggested viewers give each of the 7 categories a rating from 1 to 5 based on how much they care about it. Then, based on the earlier head-to-head, viewers should add up the scores they gave all of the iPhone-won categories and the scores they gave to the Android-won categories. AdvertisementAdvertisementFollowing this weighted system, Brownlee found his personal winner was Android, which he said he uses as his main device while also using an iPhone.

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☆ Apple's new iPhone is set to require a new charger for the first time in 11 years — and your old Lightning cable won't work
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The iPhone 15 is set to require a USB-C charging cable instead of the Lightning cord. It's Apple's first change to the iPhone's charging port in more than 10 years. Apple's Lightning charging cable may soon become obsolete now that Apple's iPhone 15 is set to feature a USB-C charging port. The iPhone 14, pictured, features a Lightning port, but Apple announced in 2022 that the new model will have a USB-C port. The new AirPods Pro will reportedly also feature the USB-C charging port instead of a Lightning port.

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☆ Apple reverses course, moves iPhone 'end call' button back to middle in latest beta
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In Apple's latest iOS developer beta, the end call button has moved back to the middle of the screen, as seen by CNBC on Tuesday. Apple has moved the end call button back to the middle of the screen in the the newest developer version of iOS 17 released on Tuesday. However, in the most recent developer beta, the red end call button is centered vertically, in the middle of three buttons close to the bottom of the screen. The new photos take up most of the screen during a phone call, so Apple moved the buttons to the bottom. Apple has also moved where push notifications appear to the bottom of the iPhone's screen in recent years.

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☆ Apple may move the iPhone's end call button in the next major update and it could be confusing for users
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

You might need to get used to a new phone layout on your iPhone when iOS 17 rolls out. The iOS 17 beta currently shows the end call button moved up and the mute and speakerphone buttons swapped. Because iOS 17 is still in beta, this may not be the final layout we see when iOS 17 becomes available to everyone. After years accustomed to the same layout, users could have a certain muscle memory with the buttons that they'd have to undo. iOS 17 is expected to come out this fall with the launch of the iPhone 15.

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☆ Apple is planning to move the button to hang up a call in new iPhone software
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Apple CEO Tim Cook holds a new iPhone 14 Pro during an Apple special event on September 07, 2022 in Cupertino, California. Apple's iOS 17 will include one of the biggest revamps to the iPhone's phone app in years. But one tweak will require longtime iPhone users to retrain their muscle memory. In beta versions of iOS 17, Apple has moved the "End Call" button. Here's what the new call screen looks like on a beta version of iOS 17:

Persons: Tim Cook, It's Organizations: Apple Locations: Cupertino , California

☆ Apple profit tops Wall Street targets, strong services counter weaker iPhone
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Stephen Nellis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Logo of an Apple store is seen as Apple Inc. reports fourth quarter earnings in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2022. IPhone sales slightly missed analyst estimates, but were made up for by strong sales in the services segment that contains Apple TV+ and by sales in China that grew 8% year over year. That helped Apple push sales in its greater China region to$15.76 billion, from $14.60 billion in last year's same quarter. Apple said iPhone sales were $39.67 billion, below analyst expectations of $39.91 billion, according to Refinitiv data. Mac and iPad sales were $6.84 billion and $5.79 billion, respectively, compared with analyst estimates of $6.62 billion and $6.41 billion, according to Refinitiv data.

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