Google released QPR3 Beta 1.1. This hotfix stops apps from crashing on startup. Learn about new features and find the ...

Locket simplifies social media to its essentials, making it easy to share photos and stay in touch with close contacts in an unobtrusive way.

The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens, apps and chatbots. Here are some suggestions on how ...

When your phone is face down, you can fully engage in conversations, immerse yourself in a task, or simply enjoy the quiet without the magnetic pull of an active screen. According to research, this ...

To temporarily silence all those attention-seeking notifications, use the Focus setting on your iPhone or Android device.

ZDNET's key takeaways iOS 26 adds built-in call screening for unknown numbers.Let an automated voice ask for the caller's reason.Transcripts can help you decide whether to answer or ignore. I get a ...

Call Screen is the Pixel feature that makes every other Android phone feel a step behind. When a call comes in, especially ...

What Happened: You know how you stare at a ringing phone, wondering why someone is calling? Google is fixing that. Why Should I Care: If you’re the type who keeps your phone on silent 24/7 (guilty!), ...

While writing “Comparing the Classic and Unified Views in iOS 26’s Phone App” (10 November 2025), I commented that the Unified view’s Calls screen was more attractive if you had contact posters for ...

Google's new Calling Cards make Android calls feel more personal. The feature lets Pixel users customize full-screen contact images. Calling Cards don't back up yet, so setups won't transfer to new ...

I suspect many TidBITS readers are of the generation that still uses the iPhone as a phone. Heck, many of us remember rotary phones that needed actual dialing, and some may even have had party lines, ...