Phone News

While there aren't compelling technical reasons to upgrade to an iPhone 15 unless you are a creative pro, there are compelling economic ones.

With spam text messages on the rise, Verizon has rolled out a free new tool to block spam texts. Here's what you should know before activating it.

Threads is an app for public conversations and building communities of people with similar interests, but it's lacking some of Twitter's key features.

Is that used phone deal too good to be true? Before you buy, here's how to confirm that it's not reported as lost or stolen and is unlocked for activation.

Carriers usually require you to sign up for phone insurance within 30 days of acquiring a phone, but it’s open enrollment for all devices right now.

If you have an old iPad or iPhone, you should update now to prevent hackers from running malware, changing your privacy settings, and more.

Wisear's earbud control technology uses simple face twitches to let you answer phone calls or play music without touching your earbuds or smartphone. 

Bose just chopped $70 off the price of its QuietComfort Earbuds II. If you want to gift the best noise-canceling earbuds, you should grab this deal.

The hardware and software updates to the cameras in the new Google Pixel 7 models make them easy to recommend – except for Pixel 6 model owners.

If you're eyeing a flagship iPhone 14 Pro model, there are a few compelling reasons to buy, but the case for the iPhone 14 model isn't as strong.

The new QuietComfort Earbuds II create personalized noise-canceling profiles based on your ear canal's shape - and you can really hear the difference.

If you regret not purchasing phone insurance, Verizon is letting you sign up old devices through October 13th. We break down whether you should go for it or not.

If you don't like Facebook telling you what to read, you'll love the new Feeds tab that shows chronological posts from your friends, Pages, and groups.

Google image search now lets you use text to refine your search to give you better search results, as well as find related style and color variations.

Using Face ID to unlock your phone has been a challenge in recent years with mask requirements in many public places, but now your iPhone can recognize you even when you're wearing a mask.

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are shutting down 3G networks in 2022, meaning older devices will stop working if they can't be upgraded to use 4G.

Samsung folds the Note line into the S22 series and adds processing upgrades for all new S22 models resulting in significant camera feature updates.

Enhanced security and privacy, increased interoperability between Apple devices, and more intelligent apps are coming to all Apple devices this fall.

Apple’s new Bluetooth location tags use Find My, which Apple users already use to find the misplaced iPhones and AirPods, to find all of your other devices.

There are 3 vulnerabilities in iOS 14/iPadOS 14 that are being actively exploited by hackers. Protect your iPhone or iPad by updating to iOS 14.4/iPadOS 14.4. 

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.

With 5G, a tougher screen, vastly improved cameras, and more, it's not a question of if you should upgrade, but to which iPhone 12 model. Here's how to decide.

Google’s new Pixel 5 phone delivers innovative new software and high-end hardware at a mid-range price.

Apple's latest iOS comes packed with new conveniences, like extra privacy protections, lots of new ways to customize your Home Screen, and quite a bit more.

Zagg's InvisibleShield Elite Glass screen protectors have been proven to kill human Coronavirus in third party testing. 

Samsung's next-generation of Note phones received boosts in processing power, display size and quality, and camera quality. Find out if the upgrades are enough to make the switch.

Do you own — or did you own — an iPhone 6, 6s, or 7? If so, you can claim a $25 payment from the iPhone throttling settlement. Here's how.

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.

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.

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.

The words "cheap" and "iPhone" rarely appear in the same sentence, but that's the best way to describe its new Apple SE, which is essentially a souped-up iPhone 8.

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro 5G phones match many of Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 line of phones in specs but cost hundreds less. But, do they offer enough value?

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.

Tired of the endless spam calls and area code spoofing scams? Here are four ways to block those annoying calls on your Android phone.

Samsung's Galaxy S20 line of phones l take a big leap forward in image quality and all have 5G, but is it enough to make you want to upgrade?

Soon, your Bluetooth devices will let you easily listen to plays, muted televisions, specific language soundtracks at the movies, and share your music with others.

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

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.

It's the right time to pick up a new smartphone and all of the accessories because even the latest models — like the Pixel 4 and Apple Watch Series 5 — are on sale.

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. 

While slightly less pricey than Apple and Samsung's flagship phones, the Pixels don't scrimp on the bleeding edge features, and even add a couple of unique ones compared to the competition.

Some of Amazon's new Alexa devices are a little odd, but Echo speakers, Ringsecurity cameras, and other practical gadgets are getting solid upgrades for reasonable prices.

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

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

Instead of using Android’s location services — which apps must have permission to access — these sneaky apps track you using less obvious means.

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.

For those looking for a solid phone at a fair price – especially if you’re looking to jump onboard with 5G – the Moto Z4 offers a compelling choice.

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.