If you're upgrading to a new iPhone 17 or installing the latest operating system, you'll save yourself a lot of trouble by making a good backup first. Here's how to do it.

Open SyncThing on both of your devices, then click Add Remote Device. Click the Device IDdrop-down and choose another device ...

Google is testing per-app controls for Android backups. A Play Services beta shows size-sorted lists and individual switches, ...

Google now appears to be working on individual toggles, letting you back up or exclude specific apps. The list sorts apps by data size, letting you prioritize your attention on the biggest data users.

What you'll need: If Chrome is your go-to browser, it can build up a lot of data over time, just like Safari does, which can slow your phone down. To clear its cache, just open the Google Chrome app ...

Open the Settings app, swipe down to the bottom, and choose Privacy & Security. Choose Tracking, and tick off the All Apps to ...

Vivo has started rolling out the much-awaited Android 16-based OriginOS 6 update for Vivo X200 and X200 Pro. All details here ...

One way to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone is with the Move to iOS app from the Play Store. Another method is to use ...

Apple is developing a new AppMigrationKit framework that aims to simplify the process of transferring app data from iPhones to Android devices. While the feature depends on developer support, it could ...

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...

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