Sometimes, a tiny, mysterious white dot appears at the top of your Android phone's screen on the status bar without warning or explanation. Its actual job is simple yet maddening. It tells you that ...

Our latest APK teardown shows Google Messages is testing a way to roll your group chat icon back to its default look.

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If you own a Samsung smart phone, you may have noticed an icon shaped like an eye that occasionally pops up. Here's what it ...

This step-by-step guide shows you how to use your iPhone's built-in tool to find and merge all duplicate photos and videos.

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...

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The iPhone 17 Pro Max is just around the corner. Apple announced that pre-orders will go live on Friday, September 12, ahead of a full release on September 19. This flagship device boasts a durable, ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 also introduces changes for developers. Google has added a developer verification API that helps app ...