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Another day, another “feature” turned on in a load-bearing app that you might want to turn off. For Gmail users, there is an automatic opt-in that may allow Google to use your emailed data (think: ...

The new advertisement system adopted by Google requires consumers to manually turn off Chrome ad topics in case they want to be assured of maximum privacy. Chrome ...

As with every other major carrier, T-Mobile doesn't exactly have a sterling track record when it comes to keeping user data private. You might remember the T-Mobile hack that impacted tens of millions ...

Gmail users are warned to disable Smart Features amid privacy concerns as Google may scan emails for AI training which can expose sensitive data ...

Android phones are lauded for being feature-rich and highly customizable. However, most of them have a lot of baked-in features that are enabled by default. This is often done to offer a smooth and ...

Your iPhone operates with a range of system services running in the background. While some are essential for core functionality, others may unnecessarily consume battery life, processing power, and ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Privacy is personal, so you shouldn’t treat the settings I listed here as a checklist. Treat them as suggestions. Your tolerance for data collection and the ...

From erasing your data to setting up Screen Time and Family Sharing, here’s how to turn an old iPhone or iPad into a safe, ...