They tell you that replying “STOP” will get the texts to cease. But in many cases, they’re lying. And it can often make ...

SMS Backup and Restore is still one of the best for backing up Android text messages—and in this guide, I'll also walk you through how to back up archives for secondary messaging apps, ...

Another step you can take is to block numbers once you know they’re spam. Scammers will often change up their numbers, but ...

Spam texts have quietly become one of the most effective tools for scammers, blurring the line between annoying marketing and ...

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It never stops. Attackers continue to exploit new vulnerabilities and tricks to hack accounts or infiltrate devices. To stay ...

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Discover six hidden Android features that improve performance, privacy, safety, and productivity—and unlock powerful features most users never find.

Google is improving options for copying links received via Google Messages. Instead of copying the entire message and then booting the extra text, Google Messages may soon let you just copy the link ...

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.

Link previews, including YouTube, have a new design and taller cover image. The page title is larger with the domain accompanied by a favicon and more prominent background. However, Google has removed ...