Mobile Apps

You may not be able to stop your friends from arguing about politics, but you can at least get rid of political ads on Facebook and Instagram.

The newly updated Edge browser delivers the convenience of the Chrome browser with enhanced security, organization tools and readability. It's time to give Edge a try.

Our top picks for news aggregators make it easier to stay on top of our favorite newspapers, blogs, magazines, and other news sources.

A new feature in iOS 13.5 lets your phone send key medical data to emergency services when you call 911 — it could help save your life.

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

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.

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.

Here are the simple steps to create an electronic signature so you can easily add it to PDF, Word and other documents.

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 phone.

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.

Want to make a phone call private by hiding your caller ID or using an anonymous number? Here are three easy ways to make private phone calls.

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.

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.

These fitness apps not only help you reach your target weight, nutrition, and activity goals, but let you earn cash as well. 

From a privacy overhaul to ethical tech usage, here are 9 ways you can revamp and improve your relationship with technology in 2019.

Be wary when an app asks you to use Touch ID, because it may be secretly charging you. Here's why it's so easy to be scammed.

From the biggest apps to the hidden gems, these are 2018's best apps and games on Google Play.

Follow these simple 11 steps for the easiest (and best) way get your new iPhone XS, XS Max or XR up and running quickly and smoothly.

iOS 12 adds a lot of quality of life improvements, including a number of ways to cut down on the time you spend on your phone. Here's what to try first.

These 5 easy steps to deep cleaning your iPhone will let you regain storage space and increase performance.

Already our favorite password monitor, Dashlane has added a pile of new features that make it even easier to keep your accounts and identity safe.

Whether your phone is missing or you've misplaced it with the ringer off, there are easy ways to find your iPhone or Android phone.

Whether your kids are using your home WiFi or your carrier's cellular network, there are tools that let you monitor and restrict screen time.