Sareena Dayaram

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Senior Editor at CNET

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Dynamic Island Is One of the Most Helpful Parts of Your iPhone and It's Right Under Your Nose

1 month ago | cnet.com | Sareena Dayaram

Whatever your thoughts on the name, the iPhone's Dynamic Island has managed to win over fans (apparently even some Android users, too). The pill-shaped cutout and alert interface replaced the much-maligned iPhone notch that housed the True Depth camera system required for Face ID. Unlike the notch, which was a static physical cutout, the Dynamic Island is an area on top of the iPhone's display, which serves as an interactive hub and shape-shifts depending on the context.
Apple Has a Surprising FaceTime Feature for PC and Android Phone Owners

2 months ago | cnet.com | Sareena Dayaram |Patrick Holland

Tech Mobile No special software needed. Whether you have an Android phone or a Windows PC, Apple made it so you can join FaceTime calls with iPhone owners. Sareena Dayaram Senior Editor Sareena is a senior editor for CNET covering the mobile beat including device reviews.
Step Out of the Shadows. How to Turn Off Your iPhone's Incognito Mode

2 months ago | cnet.com | Sareena Dayaram

Tech Mobile The iPhone's incognito mode is ideal for sensitive searches and avoiding targeted ads. But there are time when you may want to turn it off. Sareena Dayaram Senior Editor Sareena is a senior editor for CNET covering the mobile beat including device reviews. She is a seasoned multimedia journalist with more than a decade's worth of experience producing stories for television and digital publications across Asia's financial capitals including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Mumbai.
Best Travel Phone of 2025

Feb 9, 2025 | yahoo.com | Sareena Dayaram

If you have an upcoming trip and are considering upgrading your phone for your travels, we're here to help. A solid travel phone should have a long battery life, water and dust protection, support for multiple SIM cards and versatile cameras. From the iPhone 16 series to the foldable Galaxy Z Flip 6, there's no shortage of smartphone options for a perfect travel companion. To simplify the decision, we've rounded up our top picks for the best travel phone of 2025 across various categories.
Yes, You Can Join Apple FaceTime Calls From an Android Phone or PC. Here's How

Jan 26, 2025 | msn.com | Sareena Dayaram

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If You're Not Using the Dynamic Island on Your iPhone, Here's Why You Should

Dec 30, 2024 | cnet.com | Sareena Dayaram

Apple's introduction of the in 2022 for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max was greeted with a combination of excitement, curiosity and laughter. The feature, which surfaces up system alerts and shows live updates on apps running in the background, was overshadowed by its name. On social media, people poked fun at the name Dynamic Island saying it sounded like an offbeat tourist destination.
Don't Live With a Slow iPhone. Here's How to Speed It Up and Get Rid of Lag.

Dec 28, 2024 | cnet.com | Sareena Dayaram

It's normal for your to feel like it's slowing down over time. And there are a number of factors that could be causing your iPhone's performance to lag. Solutions can be as simple as clearing out the "Other" storage on your phone or as pricey as buying a new one if your iPhone is rather old (, of course). If you've run out of storage before and attempted to manually free up space, you may already be familiar with Other storage.
Huawei's Mate X6 Foldable Phone Is Impressive, but I Still Miss Android

Dec 12, 2024 | cnet.com | Sareena Dayaram

Huawei's new Mate X6 book-style foldable phone is going global. The book-style foldable, and first to receive an international launch, is the sixth-gen version from the Chinese company's flagship foldable lineup, which debuted back in 2019 with the Mate X. The Mate X6 has a 6.45-inch outer screen that opens up like a book to reveal a 7.93-inch inner display.
Duplicate Photos on Your iPhone? Here's How to Quickly Delete the Extras

Nov 30, 2024 | msn.com | Sareena Dayaram

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Apple’s Dynamic Island: Understanding the iPhone’s Notch Replacement

Nov 30, 2024 | flipboard.com | Sareena Dayaram

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