You can block or unblock a number on an Android phone using the built-in Phone app's "Blocked numbers" menu.

You can make a call private by hiding your phone number in a few different ways, including using your phone's settings.

If there's one thing you should know before buying an Android phone, it's that these bad boys are capable of virtually anything. They are more or less Linux devices, after all. Aside from having all ...

Google is introducing an update to the Photo Picker on Android that makes it easier to find the right image you want to share ...

Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...

Android phones are lauded for being feature-rich and highly customizable. However, most of them have a lot of baked-in features that are enabled by default. This is often done to offer a smooth and ...

A new feature for iPhones screens calls, similar to a technology available for Android users. Here’s how to activate it. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s lead consumer technology writer ...

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First, you’ll need to update your iPhone’s operating system to iOS 26, which is available to the iPhone 11 and newer models. To switch call screening on, go into Settings--Apps—Phone. Scroll down and ...

Update: September 24, 2025 (12:09 AM ET): A new One UI 8.5 leak revealed another cool feature coming to Galaxy phones with One UI 8.5. We’ve added it to the list right at the end. Think freedom to ...

WhatsApp has become a lifeline for millions connecting us to family, friends, and colleagues. From sending personal photos to handling work messages, it holds some of our most private moments. But as ...