Mobile Apps

You can now create a free digital ID from your passport or Real ID license to pass through TSA security – but only at select airports. Here's how it works.

With just a photo and a few words, Google’s new tools in Gemini and Whisk let you generate 8-second videos with cinematic style. Here’s how it works.

One UI 7 brings new AI tools to Galaxy phones – think real-time prompts, creative help, and smart suggestions based on how you use your phone.

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.

Searching on iPhones just got easier. Circle or tap on any image in Chrome or Google to get instant search results. Here’s how to use this handy new tool.

Your iPhone might feel slower with Low Power Mode enabled. Learn why Apple reduces performance, how it impacts apps, and whether you should use it.

Google Family Link’s latest update lets parents decide who their kids can call and text, adding long-awaited controls missing from Android parental tools.

Google's VPN Verified Badge helps identify tested apps, but is it enough? We explain why it’s not the full privacy guarantee you need.

Apple faces backlash for false AI news alerts, including fake BBC stories. Critics demand fixes as Apple promises updates to restore trust.

Every device using your Apple ID is linked to your iPhone. Here's how to review and manage the connected devices to ensure the security of your personal data.

Learn how iOS 18 lets you customize your iPhone's Control Center for faster access to the everyday features in Settings and other apps that you use the most.

We tested Norton's free AI scam detector and found it spots most scams, including bogus delivery notices, phony gift cards, and fake recruiting offers.

Google Maps introduces AI-powered search tools to discover things to do and more detailed navigation features for safer driving.

Your phone's location data is being tracked and sold without your consent. Find out how to protect your privacy from law enforcement, private investigators, and data brokers.

Have you ever tried to describe a dance move or a skateboarding trick to find it on Google? Now, you can search using live video instead of words or an image.

Not all iPads can run the new iPadOS 18. Find out which version of iOS or iPadOS is the latest that's available for your old iPad and how to install it.

Google wants to change how we identify music with an expansion of its Circle to Search feature instant music discovery tool.

Your tweets and interactions on X (formerly Twitter) are being siphoned up to train the company’s AI chatbot, Grok. Here’s how to opt out.

Here's how to easily move pictures and videos in a passcode-protected hidden album within the iPhone Photos app and how to hide the hidden album. 

Google's new Audio Emoji feature adds a playful dimension to phone calls with six fun sound effects. Here's how to give them a try on your next call.

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.

You can easily download all of your photos or choose a select few to transfer from your Android phone to your computer. Here's how.

Here’s how to create a full back-up of all your iPhone photos or download just a select few to a PC or Mac. We take you through your cabled and wireless options.

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.

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.

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.

It's not you: it's Apple. If you use your iPhone as an alarm clock and you've been oversleeping, it may be because of a bug preventing alarms from sounding.

Say goodbye to annoying Facebook posts! This under-the-radar setting lets you filter out clickbait, political posts, disturbing images, and more.

Facebook's revamped video player gives you more full-screen options, consistent navigation controls, and a broader range of content recommendations.

 Default encryption is here – find out the benefits and limitations. Plus, learn how Secure Storage works to keep your conversations secure and accessible.

Are you receiving other people's messages or vice versa? Here's how to stop it from happening.

Threads is catching up to X (formerly Twitter). The new "Trending Now" feature gives you the inside scoop on what the community is buzzing about.

Stop typing searches. Discover Circle to Search, a super-fast way to find info about whatever catches your eye. Available now on Pixel 7 and 8 and Galaxy S24.

Apple Arcade games are coming to the Vision Pro, with more than a dozen taking advantage of the headset’s VR features. But only a few show real promise.

Dropbox may be best known as a cloud-based file storage service, but the mobile app has a built-in feature that transforms your phone into a document scanner.

If you're experiencing dropped calls or are unable to make a call, your VPN may be interfering with WiFi calling. Discover how to restore your connection.

Say goodbye to your standalone scanner. Discover the simple way to capture and save documents as PDFs in Google Drive with your iPhone or Android phone.

RCS support for Apple will enable seamless sharing of high-quality videos between Android and iPhones and enhance the cross-platform sharing experience.

If you delete a text message by mistake, all is not lost. You can recover iMessages and SMS text messages for up to 30 days if you know where to look.

Santa's coming! Discover fun ways for kids to get updates on his preparations and track his journey on Christmas Eve with your phone, Alexa, and Google devices.

The top Android apps include everything from innovative educational tools to high-octane games. While all compelling options, these five are our favorites.

Need to get rid of an annoying, looping tune? We provide a practical solution to the common problem of earworms, freeing your mind for the next catchy tune.

Meta is finally letting you delete or deactivate your Threads profile without losing your Instagram account. Follow these steps to untangle your profiles.

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

From resolving memory issues to restoring network connectivity, learn nine reasons why restarting is the fix that will bring your tech back to peak performance.

Viewing your photos on the big screen is easy and you likely already have everything you need to view photos on your TV. Here are five ways to do it.

Discover how to keep your LinkedIn browsing private. Learn the easy steps to switch between full visibility and anonymity while viewing profiles.

Safari's Private Search Engine feature lets you select a privacy-centric search engine for your incognito sessions and different one for regular browsing.

Safari's new Private Browsing Lock secures your incognito sessions with Face ID. Follow our simple steps to activate this privacy layer against prying eyes.