A security researcher claims that Apple mobile devices keep connections open if they are created before a VPN is activated.
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How to Use Lockdown Mode in iOS 16 to Make Your Phone More Secure
Whether you want to turn off link previews or block unwanted FaceTime calls, here’s what you need to know.
Hidden iPhone Tricks That Will Make Your Life Easier
These tips, swipes, and settings will make using your phone faster and simpler.
Scan Your Shopping Cart With Yuka and Make Healthier Choices
Are there carcinogenic red dyes in your canned soup, or is it just a little too salty? Yuka can tell you, but you may not like what you find.
How to Safely Lend Someone Else Your Phone
The next time someone wants to borrow your device to make a call or take a picture, take these steps to protect your privacy.
How to Use Your Smartphone to Cope With Hearing Loss
From live transcriptions to sound filtering, here’s how you can benefit from features on Android and Apple devices.
Apple’s Lockdown Mode Aims to Counter Spyware Threats
Starting with iOS 16, people who are at risk of being targeted with spyware will have some much-needed help.
Robocalls Are (Finally) Being Shaken Up
Plus: Insta-delete your Instagram account, TikTok is eyeing your wallet, and Google makes it easier to switch from iOS.
Google Warns of New Spyware Targeting iOS and Android Users
The spyware has been used to target people in Italy, Kazakhstan, and Syria, researchers at Google and Lookout have found.
Apple Just Killed the Password—for Real This Time
Apple’s iOS 16 and macOS Ventura will introduce passwordless login for apps and websites. It’s only the beginning.