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The best VPN services (and whether it's worth trying free VPNs)

We tested the best VPN services -- focusing on the number of servers, ability to unblock streaming services, and more -- to determine the best VPN services out there. Plus, we tell you whether free VPNs are worth trying.

How to use Siri to take photos with your iPhone

It's simple -- say cheese!

March 16, 2023 by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in iPhone

8 cool ways to use LiDAR on your iPhone and iPad

The LiDAR scanner on your Apple device not only helps you take sharper pictures but lets you enjoy helpful augmented reality apps and fun games.

March 15, 2023 by Lance Whitney in iPhone

Apple's new service will help you buy an iPhone via video call. Here's how to use it

It's like FaceTiming but with a product specialist who can answer all your iPhone questions -- and even guide you through the buying process.

March 15, 2023 by June Wan in iPhone

Samsung's $449 Galaxy A54 is poised to be the best mid-range phone to buy (again)

Last year's highly-touted Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is getting a successor, and it has a better display, longer battery life, enhanced nightography, and the same $449 price tag.

March 15, 2023 by Jada Jones in Smartphones

How to get and use Spatial Audio on the Pixel Buds Pro

Spatial Audio is finally here for the Pixel Buds Pro. Here's everything you need to know.

March 14, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Google

Just how bad is your phone for the planet -- and what can you do about it?

Tracing the eco footprint of a single smartphone means following a long and winding path.

March 14, 2023 by Stephanie Condon in Smartphones

The best Bluetooth trackers you can buy

The best Bluetooth trackers can locate your pets, kids, and items while saving you time and energy. Here's how to choose.

March 13, 2023 by June Wan in Mobile Accessories

Google's first Pixel feature drop of 2023 is official. Here's what's new

Your Pixel phone and Pixel Watch are gaining new features with the first feature drop of the year.

March 13, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Mobility

How to enable Find My Device on your Android phone (and why you should)

Here's how you can always keep track of your Android phone, even if you aren't sure where it is.

March 11, 2023 by Jack Wallen in Android

Is your iPhone charging slower? Turn off this default power setting now

The new Clean Energy Charging setting prioritizes cleaner energy production at the expense of faster charging. Here's how to turn it off for when you're in need of that speed.

March 11, 2023 by June Wan in iPhone

How to preorder the yellow iPhone 14: First look at the new color

Apple's latest color option for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus is available for preorder today. Here's how it looks in real life and how you can buy one.

March 10, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Smartphones

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How to use Samsung's Galaxy S23 photo editing feature

I'm not saying Samsung copied Apple, but… the features are identical. Here's how to use Samsung's new Object Cutout Tool on the Galaxy S23.

March 9, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Smartphones

The best iPhone 12 and 12 Pro cases: Protect your new phone

Thin cases, protective cases, leather cases, and more -- here are the best iPhone 12 cases of 2023.

March 9, 2023 by Sherin Shibu in Mobile Accessories

How to record a call on your iPhone

There are many reasons to legally record a call on your iPhone, but few ways to actually do it. Here's the simplest way we've found plus a few other options.

March 9, 2023 by Joshua Cox-Steib in iPhone

Google releases second Android 14 developer preview, inching closer to public beta

So far, there haven't been any groundbreaking features in Android 14, but that's likely to change over the next few months.

March 8, 2023 by Jason Cipriani in Google