Before you connect another smart TV, tablet or phone, lock it down

Smart TVs ship with ACR enabled by default, tracking everything you watch. A 10-step checklist covers privacy settings, VPN setup and guest wifi.
BGR

What Does Your Smartphone's IMEI Number Actually Mean?

So that your smartphone can connect to cellular networks, it has been assigned a unique 15-digit identifier known as the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI). Every mobile carrier uses this ...

The ultimate guide to Android contacts management

Your Android phone's contacts are much more than just a glorified Rolodex. Ready for an unexpected productivity upgrade?
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Smartphone tips: Is your new phone truly new? Here's how to check instantly.

Smartphone Tips: Everyone wants an original, high-quality device when buying a new smartphone, yet people often unknowingly end up purchasing a fake one. Buying a smartphone has become commonplace ...
Cult of Mac

Your old iPhone has a security flaw, and there’s nothing Apple can do to fix it

The iPhone XR, XS and 11 are among the older models affected by the newly disclosed usbliter8 exploit. Still holding onto an iPhone XS, XR or 11 because it gets the job done? There’s now a good reason ...
Forbes

What Can Hackers Do With Your Phone Number? What To Know

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Your phone number is a significant cybersecurity risk. Experts warn that while a number ...
theregister

Met Police joins forces with Apple to choke London's stolen phone trade

London's Metropolitan Police and Apple have agreed to share stolen device identifiers, building intelligence they hope will curb the capital's phone theft epidemic. These identifiers will help both ...
CBC.ca

My phone was one of thousands snatched in London this year. Like many others, it was trafficked to China

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. It took only a ...
timesnownews

Fake Smartphones Are Still Reaching Buyers: How To Check If Yours Is Real

Delhi Police recently busted a fake smartphone racket involving counterfeit Oppo, OnePlus and Realme products. Here’s how buyers can identify genuine phones and accessories. Fake OPPO, OnePlus, Realme ...
ia.acs

Hacker tracks Australian police using Android app

Australian police officers can be tracked using publicly available Bluetooth apps due to a design flaw in a popular line of tasers and body-worn cameras. In an interview with Four Corners, an unnamed, ...
Gizmochina

Motorola’s Android 17 beta program just got bigger

Motorola appears to be a little more promising this year in terms of software updates. The company began its Android 17 beta program shortly after Google released the first beta in February 2026, and ...