Smartphones

Tech 2 days ago

Don’t lock your family out: A digital legacy guide

This digital legacy planning guide explains how families can access accounts after death, including Apple legacy contacts, Google's inactive account manager and password access.

iPhone 2 days ago

How to send free digital invitations on iPhone

Apple Invites app tutorial shows iPhone users how to create free digital invitations with built-in RSVP tools for parties, meetings and family events using iOS 18.

Smartphones January 1

How to share your estimated arrival time on iPhone and Android

ETA sharing on Apple Maps and Google Maps keeps contacts updated automatically while you drive safely. Learn step-by-step instructions for iPhone and Android.

Smartphones December 23

Android Sound Notifications help you catch key alerts

Discover Android's new Sound Notifications feature that alerts you to smoke alarms, doorbells, and baby cries even when wearing headphones.

VIDEO December 23

Author urges young Americans to get off smartphones in new book

Dr. Jonathan Haidt, co-author of ‘The Amazing Generation’, joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the impact of smartphones on young Americans and how his book promotes fun, screen-free activities for kids.

World December 20

Australian politician calls country ‘guinea pig’ for censorship amid world-first social media ban

Australia enacted a world-first social media ban Dec. 10, blocking kids under 16 from social media, sparking censorship fears and a major legal challenge.

Facebook December 17

Nearly two-thirds of American voters back social media ban for kids under 16, Fox News poll shows

Fox News poll reveals 64% of voters support banning social media for children under 16, with Republicans leading at 73% and Democrats at 58% approval.

Android December 11

Google's new Call Reason feature marks calls as urgent

Google's new Call Reason feature lets Android users mark calls as urgent before dialing, displaying an urgent label to recipients using Phone by Google app.

Australia December 10

Australia begins enforcing social media law banning children under 16 from major platforms

Australia enforces one of the strictest social media age bans starting Dec. 10, prohibiting anyone under 16 from having accounts on major platforms.

Smartphones December 10

NJ mom's smartphone delay movement spreads to 140 communities by promoting tech balance, not bans

New Jersey mom Holly Moscatiello's Balance Project helps parents reduce kids' screen time and delay giving them smartphones. The movement has spread to 140 communities.