I never consented to the smartphone’s dominance in my life. Sometime in the past decade, I began to feel less like a person ...

Are you using the new iOS 26 yet? You can download it on your iPhone now, and once you do, you'll see tons of new changes, including a clear design called Liquid ...

Your iPhone's status bar is a helpful dashboard that provides a glance at the vital signs of your smartphone. You're probably used to seeing the Wi-Fi and cellular data icons in this indicator field, ...

WhatsApp has just announced new features for calls on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac which may mean some users choose this as their default calling app and not use the built-in native calling ...

So you’ve just unboxed a shiny new (or second-hand) iPhone, powered it on, and now it’s asking, sometimes nagging, you to sign in with an Apple ID. If you’re wondering whether this is absolutely ...

You can silence nonessential alerts and calls on your iPhone or Android device for later but still allow designated people and apps to reach you. By J. D. Biersdorfer J. D. Biersdorfer frequently ...

When selling, gifting, or recycling your Apple devices, securely erasing all data is a critical step to protect your personal information. This process involves backing up your data, resetting the ...

I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...

Available on certain iPhone models, Visual Intelligence lets you research and ask questions about items you spot through the camera. Here’s how I use it. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1 ...

With iOS 26, iPhone users can finally set custom ringtones natively—no GarageBand needed! Just save a trimmed audio file (30 sec or less) locally, open it in the Files app, tap “Share” > “Use as ...