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By Monica J. White August 9th, 2022

Why You Need To Turn Off This iPhone Location Tracking Setting

Your phone collects a lot of data about where you go and when, and though this data is encrypted, some still consider it invasive.

By Keyede Erinfolami August 9th, 2022

The iPhone Battery Percentage Is Back Where It Should Be In iOS 16 Beta 5

The latest iOS 16 beta has arrived, and it brings with it the return of a highly convenient UI element that had disappeared with the arrival of Face ID.

By Rahul Srinivas August 8th, 2022

Nearly 59% Of People Said This Company Makes The Best Smartphones

We recently polled hundreds of people in the U.S. to find out which smartphone makers they think are the best, and the results include one unexpected brand.

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By Keyede Erinfolami August 7th, 2022

The iPhone Has A New Lockdown Feature You Need To Know About

After a Pegasus spyware attack, Apple is looking to gain back some of its security credibility with the introduction of Lockdown Mode.

By Monica J. White August 5th, 2022

The Best Feature Of iPhones, According To 52% Of People Polled

Our latest poll shows that iPhone users overwhelmingly chose this feature as their favorite among key iOS features -- and it's not even exclusive.

By Faisal Rasool August 5th, 2022

How To Tell If Your Android Phone Is Overheating

It's not unusual for an Android phone to feel a bit warm at times, but if it feels hot and you suspect there's a problem, there are a few things you can do.

By Ewdison Then August 5th, 2022

Motorola Razr 2022 Debut May Happen The Day After Samsung Unpacked

A new Motorola teaser indicates the company has already rescheduled its recently canceled Razr event, and it may put it close to Samsung Unpacked.

By Nadeem Sarwar August 5th, 2022

Why You Probably Need To Change Your Android Phone's Equalizer Settings

You may have stumbled across Android's audio equalizer settings on occasion, but have you ever tried adjusting them? Here's everything you need to know.

By Dave McQuilling August 4th, 2022

T-Mobile Has Dominated Verizon Wireless In One Major Way In 2022

Verizon has long been the top carrier in the U.S., but T-Mobile is no doubt a force to be reckoned with and it's impossible to ignore these surprising numbers.

By Nor'Adila Hepburn August 3rd, 2022

Why You Need To Stop Charging Your Android Phone To 100%

Charging your Android smartphone up to 100% or allowing it to reach dead zero charge puts stress on the device's battery. Taking it easy results in longevity.

By Rahul Srinivas August 3rd, 2022

Android Smartphones Are Poised For A Major Memory Upgrade

The next generation in smartphone memory technology is about to be released, and the first phones to take advantage might very well be Samsung's.

By Ewdison Then August 3rd, 2022

Latest Windows 11 Insider Update Brings Key Android Gaming Improvements

Microsoft has revealed some new Windows 11 features for Insiders that improve Android gaming on the platform, including several involving controllers.

By Faisal Rasool August 2nd, 2022

How To Track An Android Phone And Find It On Google Maps

There's a way to set up your Android to integrate with Google Maps in the event that your phone goes missing or is stolen.

By Faisal Rasool August 2nd, 2022

The Easiest Way To Find Your Android Phone's IP Address

Sometimes you'll need your IP address, and fortunately, it's very simple to find it on your Android phone or tablet. Here are a few of the easiest methods.

By Rahul Srinivas August 2nd, 2022

Motorola Cancels Its Most Important Phone Launch Of 2022 At The Last Moment

What motivated Motorola to cancel its most important smartphone launch of the year, just hours before the event? Will there be a new foldable at all?

By Nadeem Sarwar August 2nd, 2022

Here's What Actually Happens When You Don't Update Your Android Phone

If you're in the habit of ignoring and dismissing Android smartphone updates when they arrive, you may be taking a big risk and missing out on features.

By Eli Shayotovich August 1st, 2022

The STC Executel Was One Of The First Smartphones In 1984

While you might think of the first cell phone as being from the 1990s, the STC Executel was a smart phone from 1984.

By Faisal Rasool August 1st, 2022

How To Check Your Android Phone's Battery Health

Unlike iPhones, Android is a little more complicated when it comes to checking the health of your battery.

By Rahul Srinivas July 28th, 2022

T-Mobile's Newest 5G Smartphones Are Unexpectedly Affordable

T-Mobile has another pair of self-branded smartphones that will make the everyday average consumer wonder why other phones cost several times as much.

By Gabriel Moss July 28th, 2022

Google Says It'll Crush The Worst Ads On Android

Google has announced a new policy change regarding interstitial ads that will (hopefully) make them less annoying once the change goes into effect.

By Rahul Srinivas July 27th, 2022

Samsung's Next Foldables Look A Little More Like iPhones

Samsung's next Galaxy Z foldable devices are starting to look more like iPhones, so long as we concentrate on one specific design cue on all four sides.

By Shikhar Mehrotra July 27th, 2022

How To Take Screenshots On Android Auto

Android Auto offers a host of in-car features for Android owners, which includes the ability to take screenshots. Here's a quick guide on how to do it.

By Rahul Srinivas July 25th, 2022

Google Announces Serious Productivity Features For Android Tablets

Google is making life a bit easier for users who often reach for their tablets to get work done, adding key new features for Workspace apps on Android 12L.

By James Dolan July 25th, 2022

Why You Probably Need To Stop Using Your Android Phone's Built-In Browser

Android smartphones come with popular browsers, but not without concerns. Here's why it may be best to stop using your Android's pre-installed browser.