Phones, Cell Phones & Wireless Telephony
Telecommunications devices, including cell phones, satellite radio or Voice over IP, connect us to one another and to the world of information at our fingertips. Learn all about the technologies we depend upon for efficient communication.
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You can replace your iPhone easily but what about its contents? That's why it's good to back them up. Here's how.
Nobody wants to be annoyed by telemarketers or spam calls. You can stop those calls from ever coming in if you know how.
Tired of getting spam calls on your phone? You may wish to install an app like Nomorobo that says it can stop unwanted calls. But how does it work?
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Our beginner's guide to how Cash App works will have you sending and receiving money from your digital wallet like a pro in no time.
Want to throw someone off your tracks? A GPS spoofing app is the best way to do it. Here's how it works for both android and iPhone.
You know how you can program your smartphone to connect through your car speakers so you can talk hands-free? That's Bluetooth technology in action. Bluetooth allows electronic equipment to connect without wires. So how does it work?
If you're in the market for a new smartphone, have you thought of what you'll do with your old one? We've got five ways to donate your old smartphone or cell phone to charity.
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Do you still believe that the smartphone with the most pixels takes the best pictures? That charging a battery overnight ruins it? If so, you're not alone. We'll explain why these oft-believed myths are just outdated.
You're smart. If you're smart about your phone's settings, too, you should be golden.
You'd be surprised at some of the new tricks your old cellphones and smartphones can do.
By Dave Roos
Thieves get their hands on your ID or passwords, then contact your mobile carrier and transfer your credentials to a new device.
By Chris Opfer
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Weird things can affect your call's signal strength — like that city bus that just blocked your path, or the fact that it's raining outside.
It's hard to put down, but there are a few tricks that can help you tear your attention away from your trusty smartphone.
By Robert Lamb
Emergency 911 systems sometimes have a tougher time finding cell phone callers than apps such as Uber.
Wouldn't it be great to never have to charge your phone? Scientists think they've cracked the code on doing that.
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Ever been to a concert and not been able to get a signal on your smartphone? 5G promises to take care of that but it could be years before we see results.
iPhones have gone from wondrous to ordinary in a mere 10 years. We remember some moments that made us want to toss them out the window — and how Apple responded.
By Bryan Young
Smartphones stop talking to satellites and cell phone networks when put in airplane mode. Does that make a difference when loading up the battery?
We worry about the wrong things when it comes to prolonging the battery life of our gadgets. Here's what really matters.
By Dave Roos
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And it's kind of our fault for expecting a paradigm shift every 12 months.
For years, scientists tried to make smartphone batteries that lasted a lot longer but were no bigger than current ones. They seem to have finally cracked the code.
What does your choice of smartphone say about who you are and how others perceive you?
A snippet of melody played on an obscure musical instrument has become a ubiquitous part of the modern world's background noise. Who wrote it? Where'd it come from?
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Wondering how Pokemon Go picks its locations? Niantic, the former Google company that makes the uber popular game, has had a little experience sending gamers searching.
Ever wished the dude in front of you would just put down his phone and watch the concert? Apple's one of several companies working to enable that seemingly simple desire.