Activation Lock is a powerful security feature built into Apple devices. It helps stop stolen iPhones from being used by ...

Forgetting a changed passcode, too many wrong tries, a cracked screen or someone else changing it can leave your iPhone disabled; most fixes will factory‑reset the device, so make sure your data is ...

Passkeys are finally mature enough that you can sign in to most major services with your face, fingerprint, or device PIN ...

One of the first items I always enable when I get a new Android phone is developer mode. This hidden menu is designed to cater to the needs of developers, and it contains numerous valuable items for ...

Many Android users feel confused when their phone asks for a Google account after a reset. This usually happens after a ...

If you were or someone else was involved in an incident, you can set up a medical ID to help them find out more about you.

Barnett told our NBC Responds team in Philadelphia about a scam called “ghost tapping”. Here’s how it works. A thief gets ...

Enable facial or fingerprint recognition as well, if you can. Phones will usually default to your passcode when biometric ...

Stressed about lending your phone and exposing all your secrets? You’re not alone! Thankfully, there’s a clever Android trick ...

Google is working on a native App Lock feature, and it could arrive as early as Android 17 next year. Here's how it might work!

Your financial accounts should be the first to get a passkey upgrade before the new year. These logins move money, approve transfers and open the door to accounts you really don’t want someone else to ...

Just got a new smartphone for Christmas or another holiday? Here are 5 Android apps we think you should install on a new ...