In June, many entertainment nerds checked their phones to discover a rather eerie text—that felt like… something out of a horror movie. The text of this mysterious outreach read, “Hello YOUR NAME – ...

My daughter went on a cell-phone-free wilderness trip for a weekend. It was a great way for her to unplug and get to know other girls. I had an unexpectedly hard time not being able to text or call ...

Google is rolling out a new layer of protection for Android users, specifically teaching Circle to Search and Google Lens how to spot scam messages right on your screen. Since our messaging apps are ...

While smartphones have dramatically transformed how people communicate, they've also contributed to distracted driving. In fact, authorities are working on systems that include cell phone tracking and ...

A divided Maryland Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police cannot pull over drivers who are merely touching their cell phones ...

Tess Coward, a 27-year-old PR professional based in New York City, woke up feeling under the weather on Wednesday. But without the ability to make phone calls or receive text messages, she couldn’t ...

Using your cell phone on a cruise can cost you more than the actual cruise. These two new options may save you money. Cruises can seem like a fun and affordable way to visit multiple ...

Not all conversations require a phone call. Sometimes a simple text message is exactly what's needed to get the job done. Let’s be honest: talking on the phone isn't always fun — or necessary. In fact ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

Like untold millions of smartphone users, I have a bit of a problem. I’ve been trying, with middling success, to be more mindful about how I use my phone. I’ll often uninstall various social media ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

A cellphone outage has left a Portage la Prairie pharmacy without a working business phone, forcing staff to rely on personal ...