Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

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A secure Android phone is a healthy Android phone. If you’re like me, the primary line of defense for your phone is a PIN. Sure, you may also use your phone’s fingerprint sensor or face unlock, but it ...

In late July, Android Authority reported that Google was working on a new “Calling Cards” feature for its Contacts app. Yesterday, it began rolling out widely for everyone to use. When you receive a ...

You know that little GPS icon that pops up when an app is using your location? That’s the polite part. The tip of the iceberg. The warm handshake before your phone whispers your every movement to Big ...

It doesn't matter if you're team iPhone or team Android. Your phone's battery probably doesn't last as long as it used to, and I can almost guarantee you it's not because of heavy app usage or screen ...

If you're only using a VPN on your PC, your online activity isn't fully protected. I’ll show you how to use just one VPN to keep everything secure, including your phone, computer, smart TV, and pretty ...

Apple has made available the third public beta of iOS 26, bringing the new software to a wider audience following initial testing by developers. Keep reading to learn how to prepare your device for ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most ...

I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...

If you're sitting at a red light in Mississippi, is it legal to check your phone and send a text or post to social media from behind the wheel? The state doesn't have a full hands-free cellphone ban ...