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Privacy & Security

Smartphone screen showing a fingerprint unlocking interface.
Oct 21, 2019

The Pixel 4 and 4 XL are the first Android phones released in the US to support secure facial recognition. You no longer have to hate on your Apple's friends because you now have "Face ID" as well. So ...

Mobile device screen showing a file folder titled "My Folder."
Oct 8, 2019

The Files app was first introduced to the iPhone with the release of iOS 11. In the two years since its unveiling, we've enjoyed a more desktop-class experience since there's finally a decent file man ...

WARP connection toggle on a mobile device screen.
Sep 30, 2019

If you have friends who aren't privacy-conscious, you've surely heard the old "What do I have to hide?" excuse. Despite the fact that billions of people are using the internet each day, many of them d ...

User interacting with a smartphone displaying a verification prompt on a textured surface with decorative plants.
Sep 25, 2019

If you're concerned about someone accessing your OneDrive files, you may want to upgrade your protection by enabling fingerprint or Face ID unlocking. Your sensitive information deserves to be protect ...

Hand holding a smartphone displaying settings menu with cars in the background.
Sep 25, 2019

Sharing pictures from Google Photos by sending a link saves time because you don't have to download the image from Google, then reupload it somewhere else. But anyone who has your link can access your ...

Mobile device settings interface showing network and Bluetooth options.
Sep 24, 2019

Apps can collect a lot of data. Even if they don't have permission to access your GPS or camera, they can still read other sensors and learn a lot more than you'd think. Your gyroscope could be used a ...

Smartphone screen displaying app icons including Google Maps and Find My.
Sep 20, 2019

If you've ever used the Find My iPhone and Find My Friends apps in iOS 12 and below, you may be surprised to hear that those apps have joined forces in iOS 13. Now, instead of two separate apps, they' ...

Red Apple iPhone resting on a white iPad.
Sep 19, 2019

Apple's latest updates to its operating systems add another security feature to its Find My service, so you have an even better chance at locating your lost iPhone, iPad, or Mac should it ever happen. ...

Notes app displaying secret video and photo entries along with a grocery list.
Sep 10, 2019

When a photo or video is just too sensitive to leave laying around in your Photos app, you'll want to either delete it for good or hide it away in safe, secure location on your iPhone. As for the latt ...

Google search results on a mobile device's screen.
Sep 6, 2019

"Why do I keep getting popups on my phone when I'm not even doing anything?" I see this question asked all the time. The answer? You have a shady app on your phone and it started showing full screen a ...