How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.

I was a phone addict: These 7 tricks stopped me scrolling and curbed my screen time - fast

Each one is an interruption, and over the course of a day, they continuously nudge you to pick up your phone. So, get rid of them. On an iPhone, go to Settings > Notifications, select an app, and ...
Newsweek

Dog Goes Missing in Suspicious Circumstances–12 Years Later the Phone Rings

A Florida family was left heartbroken after their beloved dog went missing 12 years ago—then one phone call changed everything. It’s estimated that one in every three pets will go missing in their ...

Why Your iPhone Isn’t Ringing—and What to Do About It

If your iPhone isn't ringing, there are several possible culprits: Do Not Disturb (DND) is turned on. You blocked the phone ...

5 Hidden Features To Boost Your Android Phone's Audio Quality And Volume

Not happy with the audio quality from your Android phone? Here are some hidden features to boost your Android phone's audio quality and volume.
The New York Times

The Best Black Friday Deals Still Available

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Nathan Burrow and Wirecutter Staff Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday is here.
technext24.com

CBN restricts 1 banking app to 1 device, change of BVN phone number only once a lifetime

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced sweeping restrictions on how Nigerians use mobile banking. These restrictions include limiting banking apps to one device at a time and restricting BVN ...
CNET

8 Ring Security Settings to Turn Off If You're Worried About Privacy

Certain Ring features may be better off if you're concerned about AI surveillance, collected data or family privacy.

I checked my phone's hidden metrics, and I'm a little obsessed with the data

It also shows how many times I unlocked my phone on a given day. You can get the data on a daily or hourly basis. For example, I can select WhatsApp from the list and check the number of notifications ...

5 ways to resist the urge to keep looking at your phone

So you want to spend less time on your phone. How do you do that when it's designed to suck you in? Life Kit spoke to experts in behavioral science, psychology and technology for real-world advice.
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This forgotten Pixel 10 feature just made my life a little bit easier — here's how to use it

Google never really did away with the Rules feature, but it's become smarter on the Pixel 10. You can use it to create ...
CNET

We Learned How to Share Info About ICE and Police Raids on Apps Like Ring Neighbors

If you're wondering how to post about ICE on neighborhood apps, here are some tips. Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security and Smart Home Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart ...