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Take a look at your smartphone—it’s hard to imagine the possibilities of such a small, powerful device in your pocket. If you’re a social media guru, work-from-home grinder, or someone who really only ever makes calls—we’ll teach you how to make the most of your smartphones with hacks, tips, and tricks to blow you away.

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16 Hidden Android Features You Never Knew About

You may love your Android now, but just wait until you learn how much more it can do…


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How to Stop Spam Texts on an iPhone or Android

Watch out! An unexpected text can go from simply annoying to malicious, which is why you'll want to know how...


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15 Things You’re Doing to Your iPhone That Apple Experts Wouldn’t

These very common mistakes can cause some very big problems. Avoid them to keep your iPhone running smoothly for as...


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How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Mobile Hotspot

The days of searching for public Wi-Fi are over. Here's everything you need to know to turn your smartphone into...


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5 Things Androids Do That iPhones Can’t

Androids and iPhones have lots in common—but there are some things only Androids do.


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Why You Should Be Worried About Smartphone Apps Stealing Your Data

The popular FaceApp has brought to light a big privacy problem in our increasingly digital lives. Here's what you need...


How to Stop Your Phone from Overheating When It’s Hot as Heck Outside

Summer heat can damage electronics. Here's how to cool down your phone—plus tips to help you prevent your phone from...


How to Send an Anonymous Text from Your Smartphone

Want to keep your identity private? Here's how to text anonymously using your phone, the internet or third-party apps.

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What?! The iPhone Keyboard Has Had a Mouse This Whole Time

Good news, iPhone users! Your phone has had a hidden mouse all along.


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10 Cell Phone Etiquette Rules You Should Be Following—But Aren’t

Don't be caught committing cellular sins! Follow our expert phone etiquette rules to avoid being rude and annoying on your...


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13 Hidden Android Hacks You Never Knew About

These little-known customizations and shortcuts will change the way you use your phone.


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6 Ways to Get Rid of Those Annoying iPhone Notifications

Having a ton of apps on your phone is convenient, but a cluttered lock screen is stressful and unnecessary. Try...


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Significant Locations: How Your iPhone Knows Where You’ve Been

This feature has existed on the iPhone for years, but hardly anyone knows about it. Here’s how you can see...


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How to Get Water Out of Your Phone: 5 Steps to Save a Wet Smartphone

Accidents happen. Here's how to keep a klutzy moment from destroying your phone.


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Say These 8 Words to Siri, and She Will Break Out Into Song

The iPhone digital assistant can set alarms, set up reservations, look up words, and apparently sing to you in a...


How to Use Do Not Disturb on Your iPhone

Our phones are a major distraction. Thankfully, the iPhone's Do Not Disturb feature lets you maximize productivity, sleep and social...


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Should You Be Worried About Your Cell Phone Catching a Virus? (Spoiler Alert: Yes!)

You might want to think twice about before storing your credit card numbers in your phone.

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10 Hacks to Free Up Space on Your iPhone (Without Deleting Photos!)

Tired of the message, “There is not enough available storage"? Read on.


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Top Security Threats of Smartphones (2023)

You might be surprised by the hidden security threats lurking inside your trusty mobile device.