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Review: Netgear RS600 router, testing WiFi 7 performance on iPhone 16

Netgear RS600 router

The Netgear Nighthawk RS600 is one of the first wave of WiFi 7 home routers on the market. While the RS600 is technically marketed as the mid-tier option in Netgear’s lineup, it is more than capable at delivering fast wireless internet across your home. 

For Apple users, the relevance of WiFi 7 has come to the fore with the launch of the iPhone 16, which are the first Apple devices to tout WiFi 7 support. In this review, we’ll test out the Netgear RS600 speeds on WiFi 7 using the iPhone 16 Plus …

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Apple offered Indonesia $10M then $100M, but it now expects $1B within a week

Apple offered Indonesia $10M then $100M, but it now expects $1B | View of Jakarta

Apple is known for playing hardball when it comes to negotiations, but it seems the Indonesian government is capable of giving as good as it gets.

The country banned the sale of the iPhone 16, saying the Cupertino company hadn’t invested enough in the local economy. Apple responded by offering to increase its manufacturing spend from $10M to $100M, but Indonesia now says it expects a billion dollars – and it wants the investment agreed within a week …

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Best iPhone 16 Cases-Black Friday deals

Best iPhone 16 cases

Our annual roundup of the best iPhone 16 cases is ready to go. From the best leather models out there to unique bumper options and ultra-affordable options from $14 or less, right through to Apple’s new Camera Control button-equipped silicone models, the best of the best starts now. Head below for a closer look.

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iPhone 16 ban: Apple offers $100M investment in Indonesia, govt wants more [U]

iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia – Apple offers $100M to resolve | Jakarta light trails at night

Apple has responded to an iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia by offering a ten-fold boost to its manufacturing investments in the country – from $10M to $100M. Update: The Indonesian government has said that it expects more – see the end of the piece.

The Indonesian government responded aggressively when Cupertino company fell a little way short of its promised spend in the country, and Apple seems extremely keen to resolve the matter …

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iPhone Diary: Focus and exposure lock is great in principle, but it’s for sure a beta feature

iPhone 16 focus and exposure lock | A young woman photographed against an out-of-focus sunset

The Camera Control feature I was most looking forward to was half-press to lock focus and exposure – a key feature of traditional cameras.

While I’m very happy to have this in the latest beta, testing it in real-life use definitely confirms its status as the first attempt at a beta feature …

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Porch pirates appear to be accessing AT&T data to track iPhone deliveries

Porch pirates appear to be accessing AT&T data to track iPhone deliveries | Packages left outside an apartment door

A new report today suggests that porch pirates – thieves who steal packages left on doorsteps shortly after delivery – have accessed tracking data from AT&T systems to follow iPhone deliveries.

There has been a marked uptick in iPhones being stolen from doorsteps after being ordered from AT&T and delivered by Fedex, apparently with the help of real-time delivery updates …

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One year after the end of Apple leather iPhone cases, what do you use? [Poll]

One year after the end of Apple leather iPhone cases, what do you use? | Leather-like case shown

I’m fairly firmly convinced that people who don’t keep their iPhone in a case are from an entirely different species to me. While I don’t make a habit of dropping mine, I don’t think there has been a year in which I haven’t dropped or knocked it against something at least once.

For me, then, an iPhone case falls into the category of a necessity rather than a luxury – but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a luxurious look and feel …

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iOS 18.2 beta 2 adds focus and exposure lock to Camera Control on iPhone 16

iPhone 16 Camera Control

When Apple announced the iPhone 16 in September, the company showcased some of the capabilities of the new Camera Control – including the ability to switch between camera modes and swipe to zoom. But there was one feature missing, and it’s now coming with the latest beta of iOS 18.2. That’s the ability to lock focus and exposure using Camera Control.

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iPhone 16 now banned in Indonesia over Apple’s unfulfilled investment commitments

iPhone 16 review roundup | All the colors shown

Earlier this week, the Indonesian government has banned the sale and use of iPhone 16 models in the country, alongside other Apple products released this fall, including the Apple Watch Series 10. The ban occurred because Apple failed to meet some of its investment commitments in the country (via The Economic Times).

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Smartphone buyers meh on AI, care much more about battery life

Smartphone buyers meh on AI | Priority notifications shown on the iPhone 16

Apple may be pitching Apple Intelligence as a key reason to upgrade to the iPhone 16, but it seems that most smartphone buyers are far more interested in the basics – like battery life.

A survey found that only a relatively small minority of consumers are currently using AI features on their smartphones, and it doesn’t yet seem to be a purchase driver …

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Bulk buyers are paying above retail for the iPhone 16, for four reasons

In most cases, you’d expect a shiny new Apple device to be worth less than you paid as soon as you walk out of the store, at least once you’re past the 14-day return period. You’d also expect companies buying in bulk to pay significantly less than retail.

But one of the biggest resellers in the business tells us that neither of these things is true, and that it is currently selling bulk lots of the iPhone 16 for above retail …

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Report: Apple slashes iPhone 16 orders by 10 million units, but Pro sales look strong

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16

Apple is just a week away from reporting its quarterly earnings, and providing a forecast for the holiday quarter. Today we may have received a preview of what to expect, though. Ming-Chi Kuo reports that iPhone 16 orders have been slashed by 10 million units heading into the end of the year, with most cuts impacting the non-Pro models.

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Carriers don’t want to unlock your iPhone, say it’s for your own good

Carriers don't want to unlock your iPhone | Padlocked door

Back in June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation.

Two of the biggest US carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile, are now arguing against this, claiming that it’s consumers who will suffer if they are forced to comply …

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iPhone 16 and iOS 18 could spur a new wave of Android switchers

At this point, you’ve probably read a lot about the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. You don’t need me to recap new features like the Camera Control, bigger screens, upgraded Ultra Wide camera, or better battery life. I’ll offer some of those thoughts, anyway, but I’ve been looking at the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro mainly through the lens of their broader place in the smartphone ecosystem.

Hear me out: I think the combination of iOS 18 and the current iPhone lineup could be the most compelling package ever for those considering switching from Android.

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