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

If you want to recover a text message, tap on the thread or message so that it's selected, hit Recover on the bottom right, and then tap Recover Message in the pop-up that appears. You can also ...

Hang up a call or stop replying to the user. If you can’t verify the contact’s identity, do not share any personal or ...

You can't know for sure if someone has blocked you on an Android without asking the person, but there is a method you can use ...

Apple introduced T9 dialing to all iPhones when the tech giant released iOS 18 in 2024. With T9 dialing, you can call someone just by typing their name into your iPhone's Phone app. That means you don ...

Some Wall Street analysts now believe the Federal Reserve will pull the plug on its long-running effort to shrink its balance sheet at the end of the month.

If you suddenly receive a message from one of your friends asking you to vote, beware. It appears that a worrying new text ...

Spotting what’s real and what’s a rip-off isn’t always easy—but Consumer Reports has tips to help you stay a step ahead.

When Apple released iOS 26 on Sept. 15, the update included a call screening feature to help block spam calls to your iPhone, and it can screen texts from unknown senders to keep your inbox spam free.

A new WhatsApp scam is sweeping parts of Europe and users need to watch out for a text that starts with 'Hi!', if you receive ...

The British government has warned a number of cultural institutions that their public funding could be called into question should they remove statues or other objects that have become the focus of ...

The BBB is warning about a new scam claiming you have unclaimed relief money. Here’s how the fake offer works — and how to ...