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  Apple has big changes in store for the next iPhone, likely to be called the iPhone 16. Here are all the major rumors and leaks for the next iPhone. Apple/CNET Apple released the public beta version of iOS 18 this week. It’s a sign that we’re one step closer to the expected fall launch for the iPhone 16. Apple previewed iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, and this week’s release of the public beta has us wondering what additional goodies the next iPhone will bring — besides Apple Intelligence. We’ve heard whispers about the iPhone 16’s features, which are said to span from a new power-efficient display to larger screens, better zoom lenses, an action button and, perhaps not surprisingly, a suite of new AI-powered features. However, the iPhone 16 is still presumably two months away and nothing will be confirmed until Apple’s iPhone event in the fall. Still, these rumors could give us an idea of what to expect from the next ...

  Streaming customers are in an era of paid sharing, where major platforms like Netflix and soon, Disney Plus, are charging extra – yet optional — fees if you decide to share your account with someone outside your household. Ad-based plans, sports add-ons and price hikes are affecting our streaming subscription decisions. Given the changes that are seemingly hitting both streaming services and cable each year, you could be mulling what’s the best fit. Maybe you’ve switched to exclusively to streaming and have forgotten what cable or satellite TV truly costs. Or perhaps you’ve been with Xfinity or Spectrum forever because you’re accustomed to your bundle price. Either way, are you getting the best value for your money?  With its contracts and fees, cable TV is nowhere near cheap. The alternative is a suite of streaming services, but paying for multiple subscriptions — or even a live TV streaming service like DirecTV St...