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.

A clear example is the Phone app, where answering a call now requires a horizontal swipe instead of a vertical one or single tap. It's much easier to answer your mobile phone while you're juggling ...

In our modern world, it's pretty normal to rely on our electronic devices to some degree, and it's often crucial to have a working cell phone when we're traveling. If you discover your phone isn't ...

A lost or stolen phone can lead to panic but taking several key steps right away can help protect the sensitive personal and financial data stored on it.

TL;DR: How do I know if my phone is unlocked?You can contact your carrier to see if your phone is eligible for unlocking. Another way to check is to insert a SIM card from a different provider. If it ...

The idea behind 2FA is simple. You either have it enabled or you don't. You'd assume that enabled means that your account is safe. But it's only as strong as the method behind it. SMS-based codes ...

Some Android features feel second nature to us, but not to our parents. Here are a bunch that my folks found useful.

From your shopping habits to your address, data brokers have many of your most personal details. We show you how to check what's out there—and regain your privacy.

For the first time in, perhaps ever, the latest Qualcomm flagship silicon is now benchmarking at the same level as Apple's chips, and even higher in some ...

Cybercriminals are now using portable fake cell towers to flood users with scam text messages. How it works and how to protect yourself.

Survey data from thousands of PCMag readers reveals which companies make the most (and least) dependable devices you can buy.

With Copilot Vision, I can ask the AI about anything on the screen of my Windows PC or seen through the camera of my mobile device.