With a SIM-swapping attack, scammers hijack your phone number to gain access to apps on your phone—including banking apps.

I want to keep your iPhone fast, safe, and reliable for as long as possible, and the easiest way to do that is to avoid a few surprisingly common mistakes. From risky tweaks to quiet battery killers, ...

The Times of India's 'Hack of the Day' series offers practical solutions for everyday challenges. This installment focuses on securing your WhatsApp account with two-step verification. This feature ...

India’s digital revolution has exposed millions to a criminal dystopia. This is the story of a neurologist placed under “digital arrest”; a farmer promised a job that would set him up for life; a ...

Background activity can drain your battery and use your mobile data without you seeing it happen. Apps refresh in the background to keep content updated, which helps you pick up where you left off.

A 'ban' on social media for under-16s has come into force in Australia. Although there's no such legislation looming here, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Your phone is at risk — make this change now. Updated on Nov. 30 with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Apple warns “targeted attacks” are now being deployed to gain access ...

I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...

Walmart has limited inventory of the Apple Watch SE 2 for just $129, while Amazon has Apple Watch Ultra models on sale for as low as $599. AirPods Pro 3 are still available for $219.99, a popular gift ...

Black Friday phone plan deals are available from major carriers and budget-friendly providers. Carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are offering deals on new iPhones and tech bundles.

Does a thin design really make that much of a difference? Here's the skinny on the slim phones from Apple and Samsung. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of ...