Let’s face it: At best, most of us are reliant on our phones these days. (At worst, we’re downright addicted.) But do you ever consider the things your smartphone knows about you? To put it mildly, it ...

If your smartphone stays on your bedside table overnight, it stays busy long after you fall asleep. Even while it appears idle, your phone continues to send and receive data in the background. Some of ...

TikTok is growing its data harvesting empire, and avoiding the app won’t protect you – but some easy steps can keep you safe.

Republished on September 10 with confirmation on the date iPhone’s receive this latest security upgrade, shutting down more on-device tracking. Is your iPhone listening to you — no, well not exactly.

Do you feel like someone is always watching you and tracking where you are? If you do, then you are probably correct. Apps on your smartphone often include tracking that follows what you do and where ...

If you’ve ever had the creeping sense that Google knows a little too much about you, you’re not wrong. From your search habits to your exact location on any given day, Google keeps a detailed log of ...

iOS 26.3 can limit how much precise location data is shared with your carrier, if you have the right device. But there are several settings you should tweak no matter which iPhone you have.