If you own an iPhone, you might already have an iCloud account for your file storage needs. And if you don't, you should; regular online backups make it much easier to restore your data if your phone ...

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Apple's new iOS 18 operating system for the iPhone was released Monday. While most of the focus has been on the new iPhone 16 and Apple Intelligence AI features, some tech experts say the new hardware ...

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 ...

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The first major iPhone update of 2026 has arrived, and iOS 26.3 introduces changes that are unprecedented for Apple. For the first time in the device's history, the software includes a native ...

Apple's highest level of security can ensure that only you have access to your data, but you'll want to keep a few safeguards in mind. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the ...