Mobile Apps

Google Maps does so much more than get you from point A to point B. Here are our favorite features, along with some hidden tips and tricks. 

It's never been simpler to experiment with tattoos. The Prinker tattoo printer can apply custom art to your skin in just seconds.

Follow these simple 11 steps for the easiest (and best) way to get your new iPhone up and running quickly and smoothly.

Easy steps to block your number from caller ID on your iPhone, Android phone or home phone permanently or on a call by call basis.

The very best iOS this year are all about sharing, creating, and enjoying great stories — whether that means taking pictures or playing games.

Apps that encrypt, store and create strong passwords are the only way to secure dozens of online accounts. Here are the best.

These five apps will take the hassle out of everyday life, helping you find parking, cut customer-support hold time, reduce junk mail, block telemarketers and automate everyday tasks.

Is your smartphone address book filled with outdated and duplicate contacts? Follow these 5 simple steps to clean up your contact list. 

With a little pre-planning, recording a call can be as easy as pressing a button. We show you how to record calls on your Android phone, iPhone, landline and computer.

If you have a connected device in your smarthome, there's a good chance it has security vulnerabilities you need to know about.

Be prepared to ride out the next storm with these gadgets, even if you have no power.

Apple aims to make credit cards easy to use with the new Apple Card — and you can apply today 

Find out what's draining your Android battery and what you can do about it.

When you upload a photo to the popular face aging FaceApp app, you're giving the company rights to use that photo for commercial and other purposes.

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 keep.

When you're on the go, you can get the info you need on that product, place or landmark by snapping a picture with these apps.

The iPad strikes out on its own with iPadOS, which may give the tablet the boost it needs to replace your laptop for good.

Apple's new iOS 13 doesn’t add anything revolutionary, but there are a lot of small conveniences that you’ll appreciate every day. Check out our favorite upgrades.

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.

Android Q delivers more privacy controls and fewer distractions for all users and is designed to power the next generation of smartphones with support for foldable phones.

Worried someone is spying on you? Here are the signs to looks for, the 7 ways people can hack your phone and how you can prevent it from happening.

These services scan your inbox for purchases and automatically file for a refund if they see a price drop. There's no simpler way to save.

You may never need to buy another video game as new services from Apple, Google and Microsoft let you play as much as you want for one subscription price.

Apple News+ has so much to read that it can be tough to find what you want. Our tips will help you find and keep track of everything you're interested in.

Apple's first credit card enhances security and cuts through financial confusion with smart features that help you understand exactly where your money is going.

There's no need to be confused by Snapchat's emoji indicators — we'll tell you the difference between a golden heart and a pink heart, plus the rest of Snapchat's symbols.

Attach one of these Bluetooth or radio frequency (RF) device tracking tags to your keys or wallet and finding them is as easy as pressing a button.

Apple finally fixed a serious FaceTime bug that let others listen in on you. Here's how to update your devices so you can safely use FaceTime.

The Fronto app for Android lets you make real money by watching a few ads a day. Learn more about how it works what to be wary of.

If you're thinking about deleting your Facebook or Twitter account to protect your privacy, think again. Getting rid of your account probably won't keep you safe.

These are the best navigation apps for every need: best traffic rerouting, best offline maps, best off-roading maps and more. Check out all five our top picks.

A new Facebook bug gives app developers access to all photos you upload to Facebook — even photos you don't post.

Apple's list of the best iOS apps of 2018 covers everything from creativity to self-care.

These smartphone apps prevent driver distraction, call emergency services (even when you can't) and keep tabs on young drivers.

A pop-up claims you have a virus and need to call tech support. Or maybe you're just getting annoying pop-up ads. Has your phone been hacked? Here's how to tell.

Android 9 Pie is rolling out and you won't want to miss these awesome new upgrades.

Gmail now lets you protect individual messages with a passcode, set an expiration date and prevent the recipient from forwarding or copying the contents.

If you don't want Google to know where you are at every minute of the day, you'll have to dig deep into your privacy settings.

Security experts agree that using a password manager is far safer than reusing passwords and there are steps you can take to use one safely.

Manage exactly what your kids can do online, whether they're on their computer at home or out using their smartphone.

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

The latest update to WatchOS makes small improvements to just about everything, including health features, app options and notifications. 

Text messages that crash your phone have been making the rounds. Here's how to recover from these text message bombs.

Weather sites offer more than just tomorrow's forecast. Check out our top recommendations and what each has to offer for allergy sufferers, trip planning, outdoor sports and more.

Online quizzes and memes that ask for outdated personal information like your first car or your first pet's name seem fun, but sharing could help hackers get into your accounts.

The latest software update for iPhone and iPad gives owners more control of their device and how much personal information they share. 

Never miss an important email again. Follow these simple steps to set your smartphone to notify you only when important email arrives in your inbox.

Strike a healthier life-tech balance with these seven tips.

A recently-discovered bug could cause your messaging apps on your Apple devices to crash, but now there's a fix.