You can block unwanted text messages on an Android phone by blocking the phone number with just a few taps.

Your passwords can be stored on an Android phone in your Google Chrome app, which is linked to your Google account.

Choose between the four best private DNS options – AdGuard DNS, NextDNS, RethinkDNS, and Control D to block ads on Android. Go to Settings > search for “Private DNS” > add the DNS of your choice > ...

Google has shed more light on how Android's app verification rules will work, which will block sideloading apps from unverified developers.

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One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet ...

Tamping down on preinstalled garbage on an Android is a tradition as old as the OS itself. Unlike Apple, which tightly controls both the hardware and software of its smartphones, Android phones aren't ...

To run Android apps on a Mac, use emulators like Android Studio or Genymotion. Install Android Studio from Google’s website, set up a virtual device, and run apps via the Google Play Store.

Robocalls are on the rise this year. Here's how to activate a new iOS 26 feature for iPhone that helps you avoid them without ...

Google Family Link remains one of the best parental control tools for Android, but tech-savvy kids keep finding new ways to ...

If you want to temporarily enhance security on your Android device, such as a Google Pixel 8 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, consider using an app lock. You've probably found yourself in a situation ...