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Apple releases iOS 26.1 with major security improvements and new features for iPhone users

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Apple’s iOS 26.1 update is more than a standard patch. It boosts security, speeds up performance and adds practical upgrades to features you already use. The update fixes dozens of vulnerabilities that impact Safari, Photos and Apple Account settings.  It also introduces stronger privacy controls, design tweaks and expanded support for Apple …

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Stop foreign-owned apps from harvesting your personal data

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You might not think twice about that flashlight app you downloaded or the cute game your grandkids recommended. Yet with a single tap, your private data could travel halfway across the world into the hands of people who profit from selling it. A growing threat is emerging as foreign-owned apps quietly collect …

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5 hidden battery drainers you can fix right now

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You plug in your phone overnight, but by lunchtime, it’s already gasping for charge. Sound familiar? Hidden background features, sneaky settings and apps you forgot existed can quietly drain your battery faster than you think. The good news is a few quick tweaks can help your device stay powered all day, without …

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5 social media safety tips to protect your privacy online

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Let’s face it: social media can feel like a minefield. Between oversharing personal details, friend requests from strangers and sneaky scams sliding into your DMs, it’s easy to put yourself at risk without realizing it. But staying safe online doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few smart settings and habits, you …

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Why Wi-Fi calling may be killing your phone’s battery life

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When you live in an area with limited or no cell service, Wi-Fi calling can be a lifesaver. It keeps you connected for calls and texts when your phone would otherwise be useless. However, some iPhone users have noticed that this feature appears to drain their battery more quickly than usual. Laura …

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FBI warns over 1 million Android devices hijacked by malware

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Everything that connects to the internet can be hacked by malware.  This includes your phones (both Android and iPhones) and laptops (whether Windows, Mac or even lesser-known systems like Linux). Devices like your Wi-Fi router and security cameras aren’t safe either. But who would have thought hackers are now targeting your smart …

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How to transfer photos and videos off your phone

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s unfortunate, but bad things happen to phones all the time. For instance, they break when dropped or get stolen. Many people have lost precious memories because of it. Moving photos and videos off your phone is the best way to protect them and free up storage space without permanently losing them. …

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5 smart settings to make your phone work harder

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sometimes it feels like our phones take up more of our time than they save. Between constant notifications, repetitive tasks and digital clutter, it’s easy to forget they’re supposed to make life easier. But with a few simple setting tweaks, your phone can actually help you stay organized, reduce distractions and save …

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10 Android automation tips to simplify your daily routine

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Many people don’t know that they can automate certain tasks on their Android devices.  These automations can save them time and streamline their workflows, and they only take a few taps to set up.  It can take some trial and error to figure out which automations work for you, but the good …

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5 AI prompts to put serious money in your pocket

So, you want to start making money using AI but you’re not trying to build Skynet or learn 15 coding languages first? Good, because neither am I. You don’t need to become the next Sam Altman or have a Ph.D. in machine learning to turn artificial intelligence into real income. What you do need is curiosity, a dash of creativity, …

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