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Hadrian/Shutterstock Apple's iPhone Air is an impressive feat of engineering, but that hasn't exactly translated into explosive sales. According to a new report from the South Korea-based site The Elec, Apple is planning to cut iPhone Air production amid lower than expected demand. Citing an analyst from Mizuho Securities, the report relays that iPhone Air

The Apple iPhone 17 is a big step-up from previous generation models, with a more durable design front and back, new processor, improved battery life, brighter screen, Center Stage camera and other camera features, plus more upgrades. The line includes the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and the sleek and incredibly thin iPhone

The latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 26, has already reached the hands of millions. It comes with plenty of additions and changes, including at least one feature you should enable ASAP if you value your privacy. For many long-time users, though, there's a question of just how worthwhile it is to upgrade.

You may have missed it, but the internet had a collective meltdown about the brand-new iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air demo units looking scratched up in stores. We finally have an answer. And no, the phones are not, in fact, made of butter. Apple has officially weighed in on "scratchgate," and the culprit isn't a

aileenchik/Shutterstock With most people obsessed with screens lately, lots of users tend to rely on their smartphones to check the time. Owing to this, the clock widget on the lock screen is a staple in most of our lives. The feature itself can differ depending on what phone and operating system you are running, though. If

Ming Yeung/Getty Images Shortly after the iPhone 17 launched, we started to see a deluge of complaints that Apple's latest devices were prone to scratching. Driving this point home, some users posted photos of scuffed-up iPhone 17 demo units in Apple retail stores. The underlying message was that if even the display models looked worn

Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. How we test phones Some underlying smarts in your iPhone running iOS 26 can help extend battery life, even in some older

enesdigital/Shutterstock Authorities in the U.K. recently cracked down on a massive smartphone smuggling ring responsible for sending 40,000 devices from London to China every year. The big break in the case came from a single victim who decided to track their stolen iPhone using the device's 'Find My' feature. As reported by the BBC, the

Yalcinsonat1/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB-C is an incredibly versatile connector that is quickly becoming ubiquitous on mobile devices and other gadgets. While not all gadgets using it take full advantage of its capabilities, it can support data transfer, power delivery, and video signals, making it ideal for

Toey Andante/Shutterstock You are on your phone looking through websites. You click on one that you want to read more information on when a popup comes up. It says that you need to verify your identity before proceeding to the website. It gives you steps to take on where to go and what to do.