Mobile Apps

 iOS and iPadOS 14.5, which you can download today, include fixes to some major annoyances. Here are the top nine features we think are worth trying.

We show you how to delete personal data found in your online search and browsing history, as well as in Spotlight search and app data shared with Siri.

Here’s how to delete apps on your iPhone, whether they’re on your Home Screen or in your App Library.

With a little pre-planning, recording a call can be as easy as pressing a couple of buttons. We show you the easiest way to record calls on your iPhone.

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.

There is a fairly simple way to unlock an iPhone when you don’t know the passcode. Here’s how. 

Miiskin makes it simple to monitor your skin for moles and other skin changes that could be signs of cancer, even on hard-to-examine areas like your back.

From streaming services to the easiest workout routines ever, the year's best apps help us stay healthy and entertained even when we're stuck at home.

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.

Jamf Now is the easy, low-cost way to keep all of your company's Apple devices up to date with the latest software and apps—no IT department required.

Find out how WiFi calling works and how to get it on AT&T, T-Mobile (and Sprint), and Verizon, for both Android and iPhone.

A multitude of improvements are coming to Apple devices this fall, including huge updates to primary apps as well as how you access your apps and information your home screen.

The best way to narrow down the field of suspects is to determine exactly how your phone is being compromised. Here are 9 steps to figuring out who hacked your phone.

With the new Manage Activity feature, you can easily filter you old Facebook posts and delete or achive them to  pull your private information out of the public eye.

Worried someone is spying on you? Here are the signs to looks for, the 12 ways people can hack your phone and how you can prevent it from happening.

Facebook's new Messenger Rooms group video calling feature is supremely easy to use, but raises some security concerns. Here's what you need to know.

Text bombs, innocent-looking messages that contain hidden characters that crash your phone, are back and hitting iPhones. Here's how to fix your phone when it crashes.

"Sign in with Apple" is a simple and secure way to access apps and services using your Apple ID instead of creating a new username and password, but it may not be right for you.

Tired of printing, signing and then scanning documents? Here are the simple steps to signing PDF and Word documents on your phone and computer.

Scammers are calling people to offer testing for coronavirus, protective gear, and health insurance. Don't be fooled. Here's how to avoid these scams.

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

Keeping your private data private is a challenge, but soon Android will offer new tools to lock down access to your location and other sensitive data.

A few quick adjustments in how you use your phone can improve the experience, saving you time and effort.

Our four favorite white noise apps use the science of sound to help you get a better night's sleep, de-stress and improve work performance.

These apps will help you stick with your New Year's resolutions to lose weight, get fit, meditate, save money and eat healthy.

Turn your unwanted clothes, gadgets, electronics, shoes and more into the most cash with the right app for what you're selling.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) prevents hackers from gaining access to your accounts even if they have your password. Here are the best practices for using 2FA.

Google's best apps of the year highlight how very useful your Android phone can be, from fitness to productivity. See which apps you're missing.

If you don't update your old iPhones and iPads by 8 PM ET on November 2, they will lose the ability to access email, the web and many apps. 

Tile's tiny new waterproof trackers will stick to anything, making them perfect for your outdoor gear.

Virtual reality and augmented reality are already changing how we travel, learn, shop and more. Here's how.

There are so many changes to so many apps with iOS 13, it’ll feel as if you actually got a new iPhone 11. Here's what to try first.

How to remove malware on your Android phone and, if you are not sure if you have a virus, how to identify whether your phone has been infected.

These free personal safety apps can alert others that you need help, even if you're unable to send an SOS yourself.

How to turn off Siri and delete recordings of Siri queries from Apple's servers.

Here’s how you can make your smartphone and laptop screens more readable without resorting to reading glasses.

The Call Control app for Android is the first I’ve tested that silently blocks spam calls/robocalls and prevents them from going into your voicemail.

iPhones have a lot of privacy measures baked in if you turn them on. To ensure you're limiting your risks of oversharing, check these 7 privacy settings. 

Thinking of switching from iPhone to Android phone or Android phone to iPhone? We take you through the key features and tell you which platform is better.

What's new in privacy: "Sign in with Apple" to shield your data from third parties, the Maps that don't track you, smart home protections and more.

Use these apps and services to keep control over your increasingly valuable personal data. Best of all, many are free.

Facebook wants to help you make friends, find dates, and have completely private conversations with end-to-end encryption. But after a year of privacy missteps, is it enough?

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

Contrary to what you may have heard, your iPhone can be hacked. Here's how hackers can take advantage of you and what you can do to protect yourself. 

Your travel apps may be quietly recording your actions whenever you open the app — sometimes including passwords and credit card numbers.

Health insurer Aetna is betting the Apple Watch will encourage members to take care of their health — so they're giving them away.

A new flaw found in FaceTime enables people to eavesdrop on you and even view you. Here's how to disable FaceTime until it's fixed.