This is not as easy as it sounds — and it’s not common advice. But there’s a new warning for iPhone and Android users to ...

Enable facial or fingerprint recognition as well, if you can. Phones will usually default to your passcode when biometric ...

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential, but apps like Google Authenticator and Authy have a major flaw: they often lock you into their ecosystems. If you lose access to your Google account or if ...

Newer Android phones have put in an effort to streamlining the hotspot process, meaning there's less noodling in phone ...

Google will let Android users share live video during emergencies. The feature works with 911 systems used by 60% of North American dispatch centers.

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Your phone already has powerful spam protection tools—you just need to activate them. We show you how on iPhone and Android.

A new Android exploit has security experts paying attention. Here's what you should know as researchers work to better understand the threat.

With a SIM-swapping attack, scammers hijack your phone number to gain access to apps on your phone—including banking apps. These tips can help you safeguard your most private information.

Though the battle between Android and iPhone has been long and bitter for many, especially for Apple and Google, one team of developers is looking to instill a sense of harmony with an iPhone and iOS ...

Explore top Android phones designed for former iPhone users, offering a seamless switch experience, familiar features, and the best iPhone alternatives of 2026. Pixabay, krapalm As the smartphone ...

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