Whether you've got a smartphone, flip phone, or folding phone, we're here to help you navigate the ins and outs of Android and iOS phones.
Mobile Phones
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Latest Tech News
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How to Accept a Shared Album Invite on iPhone
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How to Use Photo Cutout on an iPhone (iOS 16)
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Nothing Phone 3: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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Google Pixel 10: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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How to Stop Unwanted Texts on an iPhone
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Google Pixel 10: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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How to Stop Unwanted Texts on an iPhone
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Is the iPhone 15 Pro Max Waterproof?
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Google Pixel 9: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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How Often Should You Upgrade Your Phone?
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How to Restart an iPhone 15
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The Apple iPhone Launch
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OnePlus 10: News, Price, Release Date Estimate, Features, and Rumors
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How to Set Night Mode in iPhone
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The Best Verizon Upgrade Deals For the Month
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Samsung Z Fold 4: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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How to Fake a GPS Location on Your Phone
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Tesla Phone: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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How to Turn Off the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: News and Anticipated Price, Release Date, Features & Other Rumors
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The Samsung Phone Launch
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Samsung Galaxy S25: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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How to Fix a Black Screen on Android Phones
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What Does Wi-Fi Calling Mean?
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What Is a Phone Carrier?
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How to Get Into and Out of iPhone Recovery Mode
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Should I Upgrade to iOS 17?
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How to Fix It When iPhone Call Volume Is Low
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The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 18.0
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iOS 18: Release Date, Price (Free), Features, and News
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iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Samsung S24 Ultra: What's the Difference?
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How to Schedule a Text Message on an iPhone
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How to Fix a ‘Not Registered on Network’ Error on Samsung Galaxy
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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Unlimited Wireless: Metro by T-Mobile Wireless Roaming Policy
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What Is AT&T's Wireless Roaming Policy?
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How T-Mobile's Domestic Wireless Roaming Policy Works
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Where to Download iPhone Manuals for Every Model
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How to Fix an Android That Can't Make or Receive Calls
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How to Stop Apps From Running in the Background on Android
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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How to Download and Install New iOS Updates
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Can You Delete the Apps That Come With the iPhone?
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How to Use the Quick Settings Menu on Android
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How to Make Your Number Private on Android
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How to Remove and Replace a Phone's Glass Screen Protector
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How to Use One Phone Number on Multiple Devices
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8 Ways to Fix the Parse Error on Android
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How to Pair Wireless Earbuds to Your Phone
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How to Set Up Flash Light Notifications on Your Phone
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How to Stop Blocked Numbers Leaving Voicemail on Android
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How to Track an iPhone From an Android Phone
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What Do the iPhone Weather Symbols Mean?
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How to Unlock an iPhone
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How to Move Google Authenticator to a New Phone
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Android 15: News and Anticipated Price (Free), Release Date, Features and Other Rumors
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Is an OtterBox Case Worth It? 4 Reasons Why You Should Buy One For Your iPhone
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Google Phones: A Look at the Pixel Line
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How to Turn Off or Disable Find My iPhone
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AirTag 2: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors
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Are Screen Protectors Worth It? 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy One for Your Phone
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iPhone Won't Turn On? 6 Ways to Fix That
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How to Lock Apps on Any iPhone
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Should You Upgrade Your iPhone?