Here’s how to scan documents on Android

ANDROID users have been warned that apps on their cell phone could be spying on them. But a function recently added to the phones by developers at Google will warn users when apps are accessing your data. The function is quite similar to one that currently exists on Apple's rival...

Connecting your Android smartphone to a TV means a bigger screen for gaming, videos, and browsing. It's easy, too, whether you use a cable or do it wirelessly.

Building on its plan to replace third-party cookies on the web, Google is bringing its new Privacy Sandbox standards to mobile to improve user privacy on Android smartphones. For those unfamiliar, the search giant’s Privacy Sandbox initiative consists of several parts including Google Topics and FLEDGE. While Google Topics splits the web into different topics and divides users into groupings depending on their interests, FLEDGE is dedicated to facilitating remarketing or showing ads on websites based on a user’s previous browsing history.

User looking at photo on phonePhoto by Thought Catalog (Unsplash/Creative Commons) Wondering if that computer in your pocket is really safe? That's a legit concern as have so much of our digital lives on our phones. Here are a few things to look out for whether you have an iPhone or Android phone.

IF you're fed up with being tracked by pesky cookies online it might be time for a good clear out. Websites use cookies to get a better idea of who you are and what you're interested in. It's all anonymous but it means they can build a profile on you...

AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. — With iOS 15.5 officially released, we walk you through all of the changes found in this new update foriPhone including improvements to Wallet, Home, and Podcasts.

Android is owned by Google, so most of its built-in apps are from Google. However, the Android OS is open source and is pretty adaptive to customizations. This adaptability allows you to modify your Android device the way you want. If you are a die-hard Microsoft user or simply bored with the traditional Google or manufacturer-skinned Android, it is quite easy to replace your phone’s default look and apps with Microsoft alternatives. Let's take a look.

Whether you have a Google Pixel 6, Samsung Galaxy S22 or another Android smartphone, your browser collects and stores data every time you surf the web. This data makes up your cookies and cache, and it can often be helpful. It keeps you logged into your accounts and loads frequently visited sites faster, for example.

Android is known for snooping on your personal data -- but it doesn't have to be that way. Here's how to boost your privacy settings.

Mark Zuckerberg himself is a target of a lawsuit for data leaks, privacy, and a series of dangerous decisions allegedly made by the founder of Facebook.

While keeping your data cached makes website loading and usage easier, there are times when it's good to clear your Gmail cache. Here's how to do so.

When I'm hanging around my iPhone-using friends, they're always AirDropping things left, right and center. "One of the benefits of having an iPhone," they tell me, "is that you can AirDrop things." I was taken aback recently, though, when an Android-using friend said the exact same thing to me, when...

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WhatsApp is finally planning to drop support to a few more iOS devices soon, as the company will no longer work with iPhones running iOS 10 and iOS 11 starting later this year. Here’s what you need to know. According to WABetaInfo, the company is now warning iPhone users...

As with every other modern gadget, Apple's iPhone features Bluetooth connectivity. According to security experts, you should turn it off when it's not in use.

If you're itching to try out Android's Nearby Share feature, you're in the right place. Google rolled out the tool a couple of years ago, but has only recently updated it to enable file transfer across a user's multiple Android devices in a more intuitive way. Before you can get to sharing files and other content between devices, there are a few things you'll need to know.

The Panasonic Toughbook 40 continues the company's legacy of hardcore notebook devices made to withstand all work environments -- with a new slimmer figure.

Welcome to this week's installment of Ask ZDNet, where we answer the questions that make Dear Abby's eyes glaze over. In the mailbag this week: Why am I suddenly running out of storage in my Google account? And how can I get a decent network connection in my home office when the cable modem is at the other end of the house?

A new anonymous tip suggests that Google leadership has seen an early iteration of the fabled Pixel Fold and decided to delay the release of the foldable.

Google Maps is arguably one of the most important apps on your phone thanks to all of its capabilities. Need to get from one city to another using the fastest possible route? Google Maps will do that for you. Need to find a place to stay? Somewhere to enjoy a meal? Get gas? Visit a famous landmark? These are all things that Google Maps can help find for you.