What RCS Messaging Between iOS and Android Can and Can't Do (Yet)

OS now supports RCS messaging with Android phones—but only up to a point. Here's what you need to know about messaging across platforms.

Android 17 is building a new Contacts Picker to keep your address book private

Android 17 may finally let you share only specific contacts with apps thanks to a new Contacts Picker tool. Here's how it may work.

Android 17 Fixes Perpetual Privacy Flaw with New Contacts Picker

Android 17's new Contacts Picker will fix an all-or-nothing privacy flaw with granular control and selective sharing for your ...

Larry Magid: Most Google Apps work on iPhones but not vice-versa

The Google app for Search, and the Google office suite — Docs, Slides and Sheets — all run on iPhones. You can make or ...

One Tech Tip: iPhone users can now add US passport info to their digital wallets

Phone users can now add their U.S. passport details to Apple Wallet. Apple introduced the "Digital ID" system on Wednesday, ...

This App Makes It Easy for Androids and Macs to Talk to Each Other

Getting started is straightforward. You need to download the app for Android and macOS and install them. You will be prompted ...
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I Tested the iPhone 17 Pro Max. It's Part Midlife Crisis and Part Battery-Life King

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Patrick Holland has been a phone ...

Need to share your Wi-Fi password? My simple phone trick gives you an instant connection

The device that already has access should get a prompt asking if you want to share the password. Tap the Share Password button to send it to the other device. The new device will receive the password ...