Despite laws meant to regulate robocalls by the Federal Communications Commission (as well as several state-specific laws), the problem isn’t going away. In August of this year alone, people in the ...

A new feature for iPhones screens calls, similar to a technology available for Android users. Here’s how to activate it. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s lead consumer technology writer ...

in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, the default for the Wired Accessories setting is to Automatically Allow When Unlocked. You can ...

Apple has an official fix for users who can't activate iMessage after updating to iOS 26. The issue has to do with an inactive SIM or eSIM following the update. Removing or deleting the inactive SIM ...

Google may soon let you ditch the ‘Hey Google’ hotword entirely. A new patent reveals the company is working on a system that uses your phone’s screen sensors to detect face proximity. This smarter, ...

The iPhone 16 and 17 have a lot in common, but some key differences set Apple's newer phone apart. Is it worth the higher price? Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, ...

The iPhone 17 has an improved display, sharper cameras and longer battery life. It also has a lot in common with the iPhone 16, which is now $100 cheaper. So which is the best choice for you? Abrar's ...

If you haven’t updated your phone’s operating system — or just haven’t found your way around the new software yet — here’s a ...

You can block or unblock a number on an Android phone using the built-in Phone app's "Blocked numbers" menu.

To unlock your phone from Verizon, the phone must be 60 days past its purchase date and not flagged as lost or stolen.

With iOS 26, Apple has expanded its native call recording feature with transcripts, Live Translation, summaries and tighter integration with Notes. It’s a more polished and useful tool than before, ...

Turn old phones into security cameras easily! Discover step-by-step tips to enhance your home security using devices you already own.