I was keen on using the Camera Control button when it first debuted on the iPhone 16 Pro. But in over a year of use, it caused more accidental swipes and presses than its intended use cases to take ...

Have you ever been tempted to connect to a public Wi-Fi network when you’re out and about? Maybe you want to check your email, browse social media or stream some music. But before you do that, you ...

From snapping beachfront photos during a weekend getaway to capturing cute moments with my cats and photographing gadgets for my CNET stories, I use the iPhone 16's camera frequently. But nearly every ...

Of all the features you may have noticed on your iPhone, one that stands out is the Barometer. What does this tool do, and ...

Save yourself the pain of getting your phone out of your pocket. Image: Apple/D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac iPhone Mirroring on the Mac lets you control your phone using your computer — a handy ...

Cellphones getting water damage is nothing new. Before the iPhone, I had a flip phone that fell into a swimming pool. The first thing everyone told me to do was to dry the phone out with rice. The ...

One week you scratch the surface, two weeks get you deeper, but a month is more than enough time to appreciate a phone’s full potential. That’s exactly where I’m at now with the iPhone 17 Pro, which ...

In 2024, Apple introduced iPhne Mirroring. This macOS Sequoia feature puts a mirrored version of your iPhone right on your Mac’s desktop, enabling you to interact with your iPhone without ever needing ...

When reading news, personal blog posts, or feature articles on iPhone, your go-to app is most likely Safari, and for good reasons. First off, it already comes pre-installed on the device, so there's ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The feature only works when your iPhone is locked (it's okay if it's charging or using Standby). If you unlock your iPhone while using iPhone ...

Planning to sell or fix your device? Learn how to safely factory reset and restore your iPhone without losing data.

One of the best iPhone features. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Find My iPhone, a feature available in Apple’s Find My app, will help you locate your lost phone. You can find it using any other ...