Tag Archives: fox-news/tech/technologies/smartphones

Fake ChatGPT apps are hijacking your phone without you knowing

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! App stores are supposed to be reliable and free of malware or fake apps, but that’s far from the truth. For every legitimate application that solves a real problem, there are dozens of knockoffs waiting to exploit brand recognition and user trust. We’ve seen it happen with games, productivity tools and entertainment …

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Manage Android apps with the new ‘Uninstall’ button

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you use more than one Android device with the same Google account, you know how messy things can get. Tracking which apps are installed on which phone or tablet can quickly become confusing. The Google Play Store already showed how many of your devices had a particular app, but uninstalling apps …

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Adaptive Power in iOS 26 boosts iPhone battery life

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Battery life matters more than ever as your iPhone takes on heavier workloads from streaming and gaming to AI-driven tasks. Every extra minute of charge now makes a difference in how smoothly your day runs. With iOS 26, Apple introduced Adaptive Power, an intelligent feature that quietly learns how you use your …

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Never forget to reply to an email again with hidden phone trick that actually works

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you’ve ever told yourself you’d reply to an email later and then forgot, there’s a simple fix built right into your phone. Android and iPhone users both have ways to set reminders that bring messages back to your attention at the perfect time.  Whether you use Apple’s Mail app or Gmail …

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The #1 Google search scam everyone falls for

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When something goes wrong with your bank account or delivery, your first instinct might be to type the company name into Google and call the first customer service number you see. But that simple search has become one of the biggest traps for scammers, and it’s costing people money, privacy and even …

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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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