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Google's new Pixel phones, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, are ready to square off against the iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and LG V30.  The smaller-sized Pixel 2 has a 5-inch OLED screen, while the larger Pixel 2 XL comes with a 6-inch display. These two Android Oreo phones are Google's high-end devices for the leadup into 2018, and so far, we like what we see. In some ways, the Pixel 2 phones buck today's biggest trends. They don't have super-thin bezels and dual cameras like the competition (but Google says it's tech's so good, it only needs one camera anyway). In other ways, the Pixel 2s fit right in with the latest crazes, by adding water resistance and showing off an uncommon extra -- in this case, squeezable sides. They also shake off the headphone jack, a divisive move that upsets plenty of people. Now Playing: Watch this: Pixel 2 and 2 XL: Better camera but no headphone jack 1:54 These Pixels are also the first phones to launch with … [Read more...] about Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL: Google takes on the iPhone X

Apple released security updates for its operating systems on Monday to address a bug that causes apps to crash when a certain Indian symbol is displayed. The bug, discovered last week, allows the Indian character in the Telugu language to shut down iOS apps and prevent them from opening back up. It affects any app that can display characters, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Messages. Updates issued Monday included iOS 11.2.6 for the iPhone and iPad, TVOS 11.2.6 for the Apple TV, WatchOS 4.2.3 for all Apple Watch models and MacOS 10.13.3 for the Mac. Now Playing: Watch this: Apple, fix these HomePod issues ASAP (CNET Top 5) 3:38 The release notes for iOS 11.2.6 say the update "fixes an issue where using certain character sequences could cause apps to crash" and "fixes an issue where some third-party apps could fail to connect to external accessories." The problem was first spotted last week by Mobile World, which noted that it's even worse if the character pops up … [Read more...] about Apple updates iPhones, Macs and more to fix app-crashing bug

Apple has released an update through its public beta program that enables users to check the health of an iPhone's ($1,099.99 at Best Buy) battery. Currently, the only way to install iOS 11.3 is to sign up for the beta program. Now Playing: Watch this: Tim Cook promises iOS update will stop iPhones from slowing... 1:18 Eventually, this same feature will be released as an official update, once the beta period has ended sometime this spring.If you want to sign up and test Apple's latest software update, keep in mind because it is a beta it's a little rough around the edges. You may experience issues with battery life or apps randomly crashing -- that's just part of helping Apple test. Follow the instructions in this post if you're OK with that.With iOS 11.3 installed on your iPhone, there's a new section on the Battery Settings page that details your battery's health. View it by going to Settings > Battery > Battery Health (Beta). There you will see your battery's current … [Read more...] about iOS 11.3: How to check if your iPhone is being slowed down