Your Android phone's web browser picks up a lot of files, images and data from the websites that you visit, and a lot of that does not need to be on your phone. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet, this data stored in your cookies and cache can be helpful in some cases. It's what lets you quickly load websites you frequently access and keeps you logged into accounts you have. That's nice, but there's plenty of information in the cookies and cache of your browser that isn't necessary and could even be a privacy risk.

Your Android Phone's Web Browser Has Junk Files You Can Delete Now

As the iOS 18 beta continues, Apple's still investing time into fixing up iOS 17. Compared to iOS 17.4 and iOS 17.5, which both had over 30 new features and changes, iOS 17.6 is a relatively small software update for iPhone. But there are still some important things to know about.

iOS 17.6 Has 12 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Need to Know About

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Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

Apple tells over a billion iPhone users to stop using Chrome — here’s Google’s response

Samsung’s first Android 15 and One UI 7 beta is set to get a release as soon as July 29, according to Max Jambor, a reliable Samsung tipster. What’s notable about the Android 15 beta is just how big it is. According to rumors, we’re expecting several UI and feature changes, including new icons, home screen and lock screen changes, a revamped camera UI, and a version of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island.

Your Samsung phone could get a huge update on July 29

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

Apple has released the latest versions of its iPhone and iPad software: iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now available for download on your device. Here’s what’s new in these latest OS updates. iOS 17.6 available with new Catch Up feature, performance improvements. You can install iOS and...

iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now available, here’s what’s new

Apple is known as a gatekeeper for its apps and services, which can keep Android users away from coveted features like iMessage and FaceTime. That's why in 2021, Apple surprised many of us by announcing that Android and PC users could join FaceTime calls. The move was the first of several Apple has made to open up its gated community, albeit in what critics say is limited in scope.

FaceTime on Android Phones: Everything You Need to Know

Open the Contacts app or visit contacts.google.com. Select Trash (web) or Fix & manage > Trash (app). On Samsung, another way to find deleted numbers is in Settings > Battery and device care > Storage > Contacts. When you see the contact, tap it and then choose Recover. This article...

How to Find Deleted Phone Numbers on Android

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A week after releasing iOS 17.6 beta 4, Apple is nearing its official release with an RC version now available. Unfortunately, this is one of the less exciting updates for the iOS 17 cycle, mainly because all supported iPhones will get iOS 18, which is set to be released later this fall.
For now, attention is turning to the imminent release of Apple Intelligence. Expected to be available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, Apple is adding several AI features for its devices, including:

Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps;
Image Playground: Users can...

iOS 17.6 RC now available with these features

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SAMSUNG is introducing tough new measures to prevent people from downloading dangerous apps - but not everyone is keen on the idea. The tech giant is preparing a free upgrade for Galaxy smartphones with a number of new features. Samsung's brand new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 will...

Samsung blocks phones from installing certain apps in latest shake-up and users say it’s ‘another annoying hindrance’

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What are the most useless pre-installed apps on your iPhone? The answer depends on your personal preferences and which apps you use the most (or barely click on). If you are searching for ways to gain back more storage space or free up your phone from apps that are hogging your Home Screen, you can delete pre-installed apps. The question then becomes: which pre-installed apps should you considering deleting?

The 5 Most Useless Preinstalled iPhone Apps Experts Say You Can Delete Right Now, From Stocks to Tips

Keurig coffee machines are a super convenient way to brew your coffee in the morning or whenever you need your caffeine fix. Some of the "smart" Keurigs even let you brew a cup via an app, so you don't have to leave your bed until you know a freshly brewed cup of coffee is waiting for you. Sadly, for as much as Keurigs can do for us, a majority of us likely aren't giving them the attention they need -- in the cleaning department.

How to Clean Your Keurig Coffee Machine Properly

If you have a long commute or you travel a lot, you probably wish your smartphone had a bigger battery. You can always bring a portable charger on your trips, but it's better if you don't have to think about your battery life at all. Luckily for iPhone users, there are some settings in iOS 17.4 you can adjust so that your phone won't run out of juice when you need it most.

Need More Juice? Turn Off These iOS Settings to Boost Your iPhone Battery

One of the standout features of Google Maps (aside from getting us where we want to go) is Street View -- a first-person perspective tool that features recent photos of streets, buildings, homes and anything else that's visible from Google's ubiquitous camera cars. There are also a lot of practical...

You Might Want to Hide Your Home From Google Maps Street View: Here's How to Do It

After two years of silence about its AI developments, Apple finally shared its latest projects with the public at its annual developer conference, WWDC, in June. At the event, Apple unveiled various features that will significantly impact your device experience -- but only if you have one of the newest iPhone models.

iOS 18.1 update: Every iPhone model that will support Apple's new AI features (for now)

At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the company said it will release iOS 18 to the general public this fall. But it already released the iPhone update to developers and beta testers so they can try all the new features, like RCS messaging and home screen customization. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the latest features in iOS 18. This page will also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 18 updates.

iOS 18 Beta Cheat Sheet: All Your iPhone Update Questions Answered

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Assistive Access could cure your smartphone addiction.

Why a simple iPhone setting is delighting the dumbphone community

Is your email inbox overflowing? Maybe you haven't unsubscribed to those newsletters you stopped reading, or you forgot to delete a few spammy emails, and suddenly you've used up the 15GB of storage that comes free with your Gmail account. These days, it doesn't take long to fill up your inbox with thousands of unread messages.

Need More Gmail Storage Space? Regain 15GB Without Losing a Thing

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Whether you're on the verge of retirement or just a diligent financial planner, knowing how much money you will receive from Social Security when you are eligible is a critical factor in preparing for your senior years. Signing up for a My Social Security account will help you calculate exactly how much you'll get in your monthly check, depending on your age when you retire.

How Much Will You Receive in Social Security Benefits? Here's How to Find Out

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23 Little-Known iOS Settings That Can Make Your iPhone So Much Better

One of the joys of owning an iPhone is making it your own -- from the case, home screen, and apps, iOS gives you tons of...

23 Little-Known iOS Settings That Can Make Your iPhone So Much Better

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