This long-due Android 16 Advanced Protection feature is ready for rollout

Early in 2025, before the official rollout of Android 16, early beta builds highlighted what would soon be known as 'Advanced ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...

Phone in SOS mode, emergency calls only? How to fix, text, make calls

Verizon outages have hit. Is your phone stuck on 'SOS' mode? Can't make calls or send text? Here's what you can do, what to ...

One UI 8.5 will bring lock screen animation customization to Galaxy phones

Samsung has been testing One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 for over a month now. Besides improving the skin, the company is also ...

7 deprecated Linux commands you need to stop using - and what to use instead

Certain Linux commands are no longer maintained for a number of reasons - including security vulnerabilities. Here's the list.

FCC kills Verizon's 60-day phone unlocking rule after massive fraud spike

The revision effectively removes an unlocking timeframe unique to Verizon among major US carriers. Previously, the company ...

Your Galaxy lock screen just got hundreds of Samsung unlock animations

Samsung’s LockStar update adds a huge set of unlock animations to Galaxy phones on One UI 8.5. Version 8.5.00.8 also brings ...