After a high-profile case of a woman's phone being hacked after sending it in for repairs, it's time to make sure you're doing everything you can to protect your phone's data prior to sending it in for repairs.
The Verizon Custom Experience program has been enabled by default for most Verizon Wireless customers but they still have time to opt-out. This program allows Verizon to collect information about which apps its customers are using.
Privacy apps keep your browser history and online movements from being tracked and are especially helpful when connected to public Wi-Fi where you're a little more vulnerable. They also locate lost or stolen devices and protect login credentials. Here are the best apps for your Android.
This is another chapter in the saga of data brokers and their seemingly unchecked business model.
Amazon Echo speakers record each interaction you have with it, intentional or not, and there may come a time you want to review and delete that history. Did you know you can do that? If not, come on in and let us help you out.
Google has agreed to a broader set of commitments concerning the oversight of its planned transition away from tracking cookies, amid concerns that its Privacy Sandbox plans may give it an unfair advantage in digital advertising.
Signal recently announced that users could host or join group calls, including up to 16 people. Here's a step-by-step guide for making group calls on Signal.
Google is going to delay phasing out third-party cookies on Chrome by a year in order to "get it right."
Google is giving the Chrome Incognito page a new look amid a $5 billion lawsuit targeting the feature.
It's easy to lose track of which apps can access your files, camera, mic, location, contacts, and other private data. But you can double-check and change your app permissions with just a few taps. These controls are mostly the same on all Android phones from 6.0 upwards, so let's show you how to secure your data better.
Now you can quickly check and adjust website privacy permissions on the fly in Google Chrome. We'll show you how it's done.
It's not always clear when your Android phone is recording you through its camera or microphone. But with the Android 12 beta, Google added a nuclear Quick Settings option to shut down the camera or mic for all apps immediately. Here's how to find and use these settings.
Google introduced new ad tracking privacy tools, and while it is welcomed by most experts, they criticize the company for not making it more transparent for users.
Google has submitted commitments to UK regulators to ensure that Privacy Sandbox takes all related parties into consideration when developing and implementing new proposals.
Android 12 beta 2 gives us our first look at the new Privacy Dashboard. It's not perfect, but it's still a great addition that can be spectacular with a little more time and work.
Google rolls out the second Android 12 beta with a host of new privacy features like the new Privacy Dashboard and mic and camera indicators.
Amazon's Sidewalk project carries a lot of promise for the connected home and neighborhood, but what if you want to opt out? We'll show you how you can disable the service from your Alexa app.
Google tried to allay any concerns about its Privacy Sandbox by stating that it will not give itself the advantage by building backdoors.
Google announced at Tuesday's Google I/O keynote that the company is adding new privacy features for many of its apps, including Google Photos, search, and Google Maps.
We may give a lot of data to Google, and much of the time it's to our benefit as consumers — but not always. Google has tools put in place to help its users to understand and manage that data — one such tool is the Privacy Checkup. When was your last checkup?