So your phone took a dip in a pool, ocean, or worse, the toilet? Well, don’t fret! Water plus smartphones used to equal instant death for many devices. Fortunately, that’s no longer always the case.

AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers are meant to make your life easier. You can use them to locate your keys or purse, track your luggage, or keep track of essential items. Although they're commonly ...

Tired of summaries that don't make sense, or you just don't want AI features getting in the way? Here's how to turn off Apple's AI tech.

Amazon is leveraging Android's existing underlying software to create its Fire TV experience. As such, you might eventually want to sideload some apps, take screenshots, or do something else. Here's ...

There's often more than meets the eye when it comes to streaming devices and smart TVs from various brands. Underneath the UI we're all familiar with, manufacturers tend to hide developer menus that ...

Google's toughest security tools are behind a single toggle. Switch it on to protect yourself from theft, scams, spam, and more.

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Many people enjoy the increased abilities that Apple Intelligence brings to their iPhones. But many don't and if that's you, here's how to turn it off.

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Smartphone users across the UK will hear a high pitched siren sound and receive a text message from UK Government as part of a test of the national emergency alert system on Sunday, September 7.

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