Redesigned interfaces, new features and artificial intelligence are meant to enhance the experience, even if the changes can be confusing at first.

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.

If you’re not sure how to describe what you want with keywords, use your camera or photo library to get those search results.

Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler.

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...

Everyday tools and free apps on your mobile device can help you collect, translate and digitize new material for your family-tree files.

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.

Retro-photography apps that mimic the appearance of analog film formats make your digital files seem like they’re from another era.

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.

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.