The Android OS is highly customizable, but that means that a lot of its default settings won't be a good fit for the way that everyone uses their phone.

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Like other intrepid Apple fans and journalists out there, I have downloaded and used the iOS 26 public beta software for the past couple of months on my iPhone 16. This is the official way to check ...

The wait is over. Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, about three months after the company announced the free iPhone update at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. So you can download the free ...

The 'N' icon in the notification tray indicates that NFC is enabled on your phone. Head to the Settings app or the quick settings panel to turn it off.

Sometimes, a tiny, mysterious white dot appears at the top of your Android phone's screen on the status bar without warning or explanation. Its actual job is simple yet maddening. It tells you that ...

If you’ve ever opened your brand-new Android phone and found a bunch of pre-installed apps you never asked for — and likely will never use — you’re not alone.

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Our latest APK teardown shows Google Messages is testing a way to roll your group chat icon back to its default look.

From your email to your phone number, potentially even your home address, the information compiled on National Public Data's website is extensive and accessible with just *** few clicks. The site was ...