Here are six easy ways to unlock your Android phone without an actual password. While an alphanumeric password is currently ...

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

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 ...

To call your voicemail on an Android phone, open your phone's dial pad and hold your finger down on the "1" key.

There are several ways to connect your Android phone with your PC, and some work better than others. For example, some methods allow you to read and respond to notifications but don't let you open or ...

Android secures your device by asking you for a PIN, pattern, or full password. What happens if you forget the security method you set up? If you're lucky, you can get back in easily—but that may not ...

ZDNET's key takeaways Use these codes to forward calls, pay your bill, check balances, etc.Some of the codes work only on certain carriers or devices.One of the codes also might erase your data, so ...

If there's one thing you should know before buying an Android phone, it's that these bad boys are capable of virtually anything. They are more or less Linux devices, after all. Aside from having all ...

Staying safe and secure online is just as important while using your phone as it is on your computer. Thankfully, Android offers several security and safety features to help keep your data secure and ...

A new feature for iPhones screens calls, similar to a technology available for Android users. Here’s how to activate it. By Brian X. Chen Brian X. Chen is The Times’s lead consumer technology writer ...

Keeping track of medications and medical history can feel overwhelming, especially if you're caring for yourself and a spouse. Olaf from Valley Stream, New York, put it this way: "I'm 86, just ...

Android 16 adds stronger default protection for all users. Identity Check helps block access outside trusted locations. Advanced Protection shields against apps, networks, and scams. Although Google's ...