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 ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. In the era of smart TVs, convenience rules. With just a few clicks, we can access endless entertainment — but that convenience comes with a catch: ...

iOS 26’s Liquid Glass user interface brings dramatic change to the iPhone, so it’s no surprise that some people hate it. If the new translucent look is just not for you, you can tweak or turn off ...

Default motion smoothing causes the unnatural "soap opera effect." Experts recommend turning off motion smoothing for most movies and shows. Motion smoothing improves fast-paced action like sports and ...

If you find that your phone loses battery too fast, you may just need to disable these features to solve the problem. With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes ...