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Mobile Phones

Whether you've got a smartphone, flip phone, or folding phone, we're here to help you navigate the ins and outs of Android and iOS phones.
Sidebyside comparison of iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy Z Fold7 smartphones
Foldable vs. Familiar: Samsung Z Fold7 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Compared
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Qi Wireless Charging Is Simpler Than You Think
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Download Free Audiobooks for iPhone at These 8 Sites
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Is Your Mobile Data Bill Too High? Try These Proven Tips to Lower It
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How to Disable Android Auto-Updates and Regain Control
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Why Unlocked Phones are Gaining Popularity: What You Need to Know
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Is a Phone Sanitizer Worth It? 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy One
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Seamless Connections: Embracing the Digital Lifestyle Inside and Out
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Lifewire Reader's Choice Awards 2026
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The Mobile Generation
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The Best of CES 2026: 25 Products We Secretly Love and Would Actually Buy
'VIRUS' text on a smartphone in a person's hand
Signs of a Phone Virus You Shouldn’t Ignore
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30 Surprisingly Fun Mobile Games You Need on Your Phone Right Now
The iPhone 16 lineup shown in an Apple Store in Seoul.
Apple Intelligence Fizzles: Why Many Are Passing on the iPhone 16
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Use This iPhone Hack to Instantly Find Your Misplaced Apple Watch
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Data Roaming Explained: How It Works and How to Avoid Costs
1Phone 15 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Samsung S24 Ultra: What's the Difference?
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You Don’t Need iCloud to Back Up Your iPhone Photos
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Find Your iPhone MAC Address in Seconds
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What to Do When Your iPhone Suddenly Can’t Find You
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You Can Fix Outlook Calendar Problems on iPhone in Minutes
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iPhone Says It Cannot Activate Data? Do This
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Clear iPhone Photos Start With These Focus Fixes
Two hands holding a smartphone horizontally displaying a home screen with digital clock and blurred icons
An iPhone Setting Can Stop Screen Rotation Instantly
iPhone displaying Apple Maps Look Around with a view of a coastal scene and a map highlighting the location
Apple Maps Has a Hidden Street View Mode Most People Miss
Person in a living room browsing content on a smartphone while a TV screen shows a streaming service interface
AirPlay Disappeared? Here’s How to Bring It Back
A smartphone displaying a muted headphones volume mode screen surrounded by black headphones
The Fast Way to Get Your iPhone Out of Headphone Mode
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iPhone AutoFill Not Working Right? Here’s Where to Look
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Why Your iPhone Isn’t Ringing—and What to Do About It
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FaceTime Call Has No Sound? Here’s the Fix
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Wi-Fi Grayed Out on Your iPhone? Here’s How to Get It Back
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17 iPhone Privacy Moves That Make Government Tracking Much Harder
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Where Is the iPhone Made? It’s Not Just One Country
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The Easier Way to Send Group Emails on Your iPhone
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Fix Your iPhone Time When It Displays Incorrectly
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Trying to Get iPhone Files on Windows? Here’s How It Actually Works
A smartphone displaying a starry themed wallpaper with a celestial design surrounded by a radial gradient background pattern
Phone Feeling Boring? Switch to a Video Wallpaper
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See a Shared Album Invite on Your iPhone? Here's What to Do
A hand holds a smartphone recording a video of a skatepark scene with skaters performing tricks
How Much Video Your iPhone Can Actually Hold
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Debug Safari Issues With Web Inspector on iPhone
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How to Get Your iPhone Back on Wi-Fi
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Where to Find Older Notifications on iPhone
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A Complete Guide to iPhone Weather Icons
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Why Your iPhone Screen Turned Black and White
A smartphone displaying recovery mode with a connection prompt to a computer
iPhone Recovery Mode Explained for Every Model
A person holding a smartphone displaying an incoming call from an unknown number with options to accept or reject the call
Block 'No Caller ID' Calls From Reaching Your iPhone
A person holding a smartphone capturing a street scene during sunset
iPhone Camera Not Working? Here Are the Fixes That Actually Help
A person using a smartphone and interacting with a virtual fingerprint scanner on the screen
Why Touch ID Stops Reading Your Finger and What Actually Fixes It
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If You Lost Your iPhone Today, Could You Find It?
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Fix iPhone Speaker Sound Problems With These 8 Steps
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iPhone Live Wallpaper Setup Guide
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6 Methods to Fix the iPhone White Screen of Death
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The iPhone Security Feature That Protects Your Apple Account
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Unveiling Apple's Next Frontier: Anticipating the Foldable iPhone
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Add Email to iPhone Mail Before You Lose Important Messages
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MagSafe vs Wired iPhone Charging: The Real Trade-Offs
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 17
iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16: Should You Upgrade Today?
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Apple's iPhone Air Combines Thin Design With Pro Power
iPhone 17 Pro color options
iPhone 17 Features: What’s New in Apple’s 2025 Lineup
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iPhone 17: Brilliant Leap or Pricey Trap? Who Should Upgrade?
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The Quick Guide to Setting Up Emergency Contacts on iPhone
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus in blue
New iPhone? Here’s the Setup Trick Everyone Should Know
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Choosing the Right iPhone: Tips for Finding Your Perfect Match