Mobile Apps

Apple's iOS 18 introduces an automatic security reboot to protect your iPhone from thieves. Learn how this simple feature keeps your data safe.

Apple finally allows call recording on the iPhone. Our guide explains how to use the Phone or FaceTime app to record and share call recordings.

From lending your phone to kids to protecting against theft, Android's new features include app locking and AI-powered theft detection to keep your data safe.

Your iPhone can automatically share important medical information and notify emergency contacts in case of a serious emergency, if you opt in first.

Apple's Passwords app in iOS 18 is a huge improvement over iCloud Keychain for managing your passwords, but there are features missing.

With iOS 18, iPhones can now send RCS messages to Android phones so you can share high-quality videos and images and send messages over WiFi.

Google Meet adds screen sharing between Android and iOS, on-the-go switching between audio and video calls, and a bunch of fun emoji reactions.

If you have photos and videos on your phone that you don't want friends and family to stumble upon, you can secure them in a locked folder. Here's how.

Learn how to use Android's scheduled texting feature. Send perfectly timed messages, manage your communication, and never forget important texts again.

Capturing fireworks can be hard if you stick with the auto settings on your smartphone. So, try these simple tricks for photos you'll want to share.

Discover what's draining your iPhone battery and what you can do about it without significantly impacting the way you use your phone.

Apple's iOS 18 brings highly personalized, AI-powered Apple Intelligence to iPhone 15 Pro models, along with customizable features for older iPhones.

Here are 5 preventative measures you can take to reduce the number of unwanted texts you receive and avoid letting spammers know your number is real.

Whether you're out of gas, looking for something to see along the way or want to steer clear of speed traps or traffic, there's an app to help.

Learn how to set up call forwarding on your iPhone or Android phone so you'll never miss an important call when your phone is about to die.

Learn the simple pinch gesture that's better than AirDrop for moving text, images, and more between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. 

Want to know if your friends have read your messages? Facebook Messenger will tell you when your message has been sent, delivered and read.

Apple Cash just got more versatile. Make secure online purchases anywhere with new virtual card numbers, even where Apple Pay isn't accepted

Track your lost devices like an iPhone user. Google's Find My Device network launches, allowing you to locate devices and compatible trackers.

Google Maps' updates simplify summer travel planning with curated lists, customizable itineraries, and insightful AI-powered recommendations.

X's new calling feature could expose your location and conversations. Learn the risks and how to safeguard your privacy with these simple steps.

Don't let a dead battery ruin your day. Learn how to diagnose and fix battery drain on your Android phone with our simple solutions.

The new Apple Sports app offers scores, stats, and live game access through Apple TV. But can it compete with giants like theScore, ESPN, and others?

Learn how to use Quick Share (aka Nearby Share) to seamlessly transfer photos, videos, documents, and more between your Android phones and Windows PCs.

Are you an Apple user with a Windows PC? The new iCloud Passwords App makes it far easier to share passwords and passkeys stored in your Apple iCloud Keychain.

Google Bard is undergoing a significant transformation, including a new Gemini Android app to replace Google Assistant and a suite of advanced AI features.

Prevent WhatsApp from automatically saving all photos and videos to your phone's photo gallery, wasting your storage and creating extra phone clutter.

Avoid the hassle of typing individual addresses. Discover how to streamline group communications with our guide to creating and using email groups in Gmail.

If you've deleted a text message within the last 30 days, there's a good chance that you can recover it. Here's how to do it for most text messaging apps.

Here's how to check what devices are linked to your phone through your Google account and get rid of any extras to protect your privacy and security.

New scam alert: Fake delivery drivers are tricking people into calling them and sharing information that could lead to identity theft or unauthorized charges.

The top App Store apps include everything from easy-to-use photo editors to innovative assistive apps. All are noteworthy, but these are the six we'd download.

If your phone freezes or runs slowly, a reset often clears up your problems. First, though, you need to protect your data by backing it up. Here’s how.

If you have forgotten your Apple ID password, it is possible to reset it so you can regain access to your account. Here’s how.

Even when you can't get a signal, you can still call and text on your Android phone with WiFi calling. Here's how to easily set it up on your phone.

From resolving memory issues to restoring network connectivity, learn nine reasons why restarting is the fix that will bring your tech back to peak performance.

Viewing your photos on the big screen is easy and you likely already have everything you need to view photos on your TV. Here are five ways to do it.

Discover how to keep your LinkedIn browsing private. Learn the easy steps to switch between full visibility and anonymity while viewing profiles.

Safari's Private Search Engine feature lets you select a privacy-centric search engine for your incognito sessions and different one for regular browsing.

Safari's new Private Browsing Lock secures your incognito sessions with Face ID. Follow our simple steps to activate this privacy layer against prying eyes.

Google's password manager is a simple and free solution that works across multiple devices, but it lacks useful features found in dedicated products.

These five invaluable iPhone keyboard shortcuts significantly expedite the typing process and provide a swift means to correct any errors that occur.

Discover how your iPhone doubles as a document scanner using the Notes app or SwiftScan. Effortlessly digitize, edit, and share documents!

I explore the best techniques for finding your lost Android phone, including your phone's built-in tracker and third-party tracking devices.

With iOS 17, Apple provides an end-to-end encrypted means of sharing passwords that is far more secure than texting or emailing them to others.

I explore the realities of text message hacking: who is vulnerable, how hacking can be accomplished, and what you can do to safeguard your messages. 

While using Snap Map is a fun way to stay connected, it has inherent privacy risks, leaking data about your movements that you may not be aware of.

With spam text messages on the rise, Verizon has rolled out a free new tool to block spam texts. Here's what you should know before activating it.

Use FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to share a view of your screen in real-time to browse the web, watch videos, or even provide tech support.