Another setting I keep disabled is Smart Lock. Smart Lock is the old name; on newer models, it is called Extend Unlock. What Extend Unlock does is keep your phone unlocked for longer when you're ...

Google Play Store will soon flag apps that drain your Android battery, helping users spot power-hungry apps before installing them and pushing developers to improve their inefficient apps.

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Android is rolling out a new set of theft protection updates focused on stopping unauthorized access, limiting damage after a device is stolen, and improving recovery. The changes build on existing ...

For most people, the smartphone is the most important and most personal computer. It's the first device you use in the morning and before bed, as it holds your entire digital life. All that ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.

The big pitch from US wireless carriers throughout 2025 was that by switching to their newest and most expensive plans, they would lock your plan price for the next however many years. T-Mobile went ...

The 3-in-1 lock pairs with Chamberlain’s garage door openers — but it doesn’t integrate with the most popular smart home ecosystems. The 3-in-1 lock pairs with Chamberlain’s garage door openers — but ...