Written by Jeff Carlson Article updated on July 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM PDT Jeff Carlson Senior Writer 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 PalmPilots. He drinks a lot […]
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