Tired of spam texts that just won't stop? Your phone comes with built-in protection, but it might be turned off by default. Here's how to fix that on both iPhone and Android.

OS 26.4 introduces several updates, including an AI-powered playlist generation feature in Apple Music, support for video content in the Podcasts app, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, ...

Messenger and WhatsApp maybe the default messaging app for many, but for a smarter, more private, and more streamlined experience, try this alternative.

If you own an iPhone 14 Pro or later, the Always-On display shows the time, widgets, notifications and wallpaper whilst your ...

Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will see only a modest battery capacity increase, topping out around 5,100–5,200mAh for international models. While the jump looks disappointing on paper, ...

Modern Samsung phones are packed with features — more so than practically any other Android brand. That’s obviously great if you like to tinker with and get the most out of your phone, but with so ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Apple often promotes the App Store as a secure place to download apps. The company highlights strict reviews and a closed system as key protections for iPhone users. That reputation now faces serious ...

If you are having your iPhone alarms go off without making a noise, you may want to check the settings have not been reset for them. We’re not sure how many users this affects, but we’ve heard from a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.

Your iPhone uses preinstalled Apple apps by default for system actions like opening links, making phone calls, and more. But iOS lets you set new default apps in a ...

Android 17 is rumored to include a native App Lock feature. New code strings suggest that locked app notifications will show generic “New message” or “New notification” text instead of the usual ...