With iOS 26.4, Apple is set to turn on Stolen Device Protection by default, which makes it harder for thieves to steal personal data, even if they have your passcode. Here's how it works.

Apple's latest developer beta adds AI-generated Apple Music playlists and early testing for encrypted RCS messaging.

Apple’s Lockdown Mode offers an extreme level of security designed to protect against highly targeted cyberattacks. Aimed primarily at journalists, activists and public officials, the feature tightly ...

The iPhone’s Lockdown Mode, usually ignored by regular users, can block most features on the device when attackers try to obtain information from it.

Cut down on distractions and keep mission-critical info front and center. Use iOS Focus Modes to create a personalized, hands-off travel companion. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about ...

JavaScript is an essential technology that allows websites to function properly and display interactive content. Many modern websites rely on JavaScript for features such as menus, forms, videos, ...

Losing your phone is a nightmare that no one wants to experience, but Apple is rolling out a great iPhone feature that makes it nearly impossible for a thief to access to your iPhone. Gold and ...

Storage space on an iPhone is definitely at a premium, what with the quality and size of photos and videos increasing all the time and our photo libraries now stretching back years. If you use iCloud ...

Apple released the fifth public beta of iOS 26 on Aug. 25. The update brought a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and more to the iPhones of developers and beta testers. But when Apple released ...

This update is a step too far. Google is upgrading Android with a security feature to better protect phones from attack. The new Advanced Protection Mode comes with Android 16, and will block ...

Apple’s latest iOS update introduces a noteworthy enhancement to its dark mode functionality: the ultra dark mode for iPhone. This feature is designed to provide deeper customization, improved ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Apple just released iOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4 ...