Key takeaways from the GOP midterm convention and a first look at the iPhone Duo: Morning Rundown
Trump tries to energize his base with a $5,000 promise. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer said she rejects the conspiracy theories about her ex-husband. And a hands-on look at the new foldable iPhone. Here’s what to know today. Trump makes the midterms about him in GOP convention speech: ‘I’m on the ballot’ President Donald Trump sought to
iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: How Apple and Google’s flagships stack up
More AI, better cameras and few reasons to switch ecosystems. Apple / Google / Will Shanklin for Engadget The iPhone 18 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro are the latest examples of a familiar story: Apple and Google refining, rather than reinventing, mature flagship smartphones. Both are expensive, powerful phones with top-notch screens, three rear cameras
The iPhone 18 Pro’s camera has a variable aperture
Portrait photographers, rejoice. Apple The iPhone 18 Pro's biggest upgrade is less about higher resolution, a longer zoom or a new computational Fusion system. This year, it's a physical aperture control. The new model can control how much light enters the lens, opening the door to better low-light photos and more control over depth of
Everything Apple announced at the foldable iPhone launch
The company also revealed the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, along with new Apple Watches and AirPods. By Kris Holt Updated: Sept. 9, 2026 3:50 pm EST Apple Apple executives — including newly minted CEO John Ternus — took center stage on Wednesday to unveil the company's latest iPhones and Apple Watches. The star of the show
How to soft and hard reset your iPhone
If your phone's acting up or you're transferring it to someone else, you'll need to reset it. Harry Howitt/Shutterstock When trying to troubleshoot iPhone issues, there are several escalating steps that can be taken as potential fixes, including both soft and hard resets. Before you resort to taking your phone in for repairs, consider some
Getting an ‘iPhone Unavailable’ message? Here’s how to fix it
You'll need your old passcode or Apple Account password. RNGSU/Shutterstock Getting an "iPhone Unavailable" message on your lockscreen is never a welcome sight. The issue is a common one, caused by entering an incorrect passcode too many times. It's a system meant as a safeguard against unwanted access, but it can just as easily be
A Breakthrough? Or Just Breakable? Apple Unveiled the iPhone Duo, and CNET Writers Have Many Thoughts
Apple unfolded its new iPhone this week, and we’re still trying to wrap our heads around it. The folding iPhone Duo, revealed at the tech company’s Surprise and Shine event Wednesday, was far from a surprise — and, in a sense, not all that new, since other phone makers have been folding their phones for
Sorry, Apple, but the iPhone Duo Isn’t the Smart Display I’m Waiting For
Apple’s “Surprise and shine” on Wednesday featured plenty of callouts to AI, with Apple envisioning its iPhone and the new foldable iPhone Duo as “personal hubs” where artificial intelligence is everywhere, especially the new Siri AI. But one major announcement was notably missing, and it’s especially frustrating for smart home fans. Throughout 2026, I’ve heard reports from
I Tried the iPhone 18 Pro’s New Deluxe Camera and Shot Photos With Starbursts
While the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are among Apple’s newest phones, they are the ones that don’t fold. Thankfully, a handful of upgrades, like a fancy new camera tool, will make photographers rejoice! I tried the iPhone 18 Pro in a packed demo area in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park right
Apple Didn’t Make a New iPhone Air This Year. This May Be Why
We got a host of new iPhones at Wednesday’s Apple Surprise and Shine event. But there were some noticeable absences: base iPhone 18 models, as Apple focused purely on premium devices, and a second iteration of its lightweight iPhone Air. At just 5.6mm thick and weighing only 165 grams, last year’s $999 iPhone 17 Air