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Five Years, Five iPhones: Buttons, Screens, and Cameras Got Overhauled — iCloud's 5GB Never Did
From iPhone 13 to 17, Lightning gave way to USB-C, the mute switch became the Action Button, and camera specs doubled — yet the free iCloud tier has been stuck at the same measly amount for fifteen years.
Editor Returns to OnePlus, Realizes AirPods Spatial Audio and Apple Watch Are the Real Cost of Leaving iOS
Engadget editor Adnan Ahmed switched back to Android with the OnePlus 15, and data migration was a non-issue. The real sticking point? All the accessories and services locked into Apple's ecosystem.
Lending Your Phone to a Stranger? Lock These Apps First
Since iOS 18, iPhones finally have an official app-hiding feature — and it's way more than just dumping icons into a folder. From Face ID locks to App Store purchase history, here's what it actually does and doesn't do.
Wired vs. Wireless CarPlay: Same Features, Different Headaches (Disconnects, Dead Batteries, or Cluttered Cupholders)
The features are identical—the real question is whether your phone keeps randomly connecting to the wrong device, whether your battery survives the drive, and whether that cable is even worth keeping around. Engadget breaks down the real tradeoffs between wired and wireless CarPlay.
CarPlay Keeps Dropping? Don't Rush to the Dealer—Check Siri and Your USB Cable First
Beyond restarts, compatibility lists, and the Siri toggle, things like which USB port you're using, whether your cable actually supports data transfer, and your Wi-Fi auto-join settings could all be the real reason CarPlay keeps disconnecting. Work through these first before jumping to re-pairing or a factory reset.
Ditch the Emojis: How to Turn Your Own Photos Into iPhone Stickers
Everyone gets tired of the same old emojis eventually. iPhone's built-in sticker feature lets you turn any photo—even Live Photos—into inside jokes only your group chat will get. It only takes a few steps.