You can silence nonessential alerts and calls on your iPhone or Android device for later but still allow designated people and apps to reach you.
Category: iOS (Operating System)
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How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone
Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.
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How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone
Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road.
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How to Add Extra Security Layers to Your Phone or Tablet
New features in Apple’s iOS 18 and Google’s Android 15 can lock up apps with sensitive information and even hide them from view.
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Why a Judge Forced Google to Open Up Android
A federal judge ordered the tech giant to let rival app stores onto its Android smartphone platform, adding to its growing list of legal headaches .
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Did Apple Just Kill Social Apps?
Some app makers worry that a subtle change to the iPhone’s contact-sharing permissions could make it hard for them to get the fast growth they need to compete.
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Tips for Easier and Faster Typing on Your Smartphone
Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler.
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Smartphone Battery Tips: How to Stretch the Charge on Your Older Device
If your current smartphone can’t make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer.
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How Apple and Google Are Overhauling Our Phones With AI
Apple and Google are getting up close and personal with user data to craft memos, summarize documents and generate images.
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Everything You Need to Know About Smartphone Backups
It doesn’t take a lot of work to keep copies of your phone’s photos, videos and other files stashed securely in case of an emergency.
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How the US Fight Against Apple Tests Antitrust Limits
The Justice Department’s lawsuit against the iPhone maker pushes the boundaries of competition rules. Some experts say that may make winning more difficult.
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How to Cut Down Your Screen Time but Still Get Stuff Done
Google’s Routines and Apple’s Shortcuts combine multiple steps into one command to make your phone or tablet do more of the work for you.