A lot of people have been noticing a small blue dot next to their text messages or contacts on their Android devices, and it's not some quirky design element. There's a reason why some of the contacts ...

If you're using one of the most common apps to manage text chats on an Android phone, you'll see a small blue dot appear next to certain conversations. In other cases, a different symbol, such as a ...

From spotting red flags to wiping malware, these six moves show you how to fight back when hackers strike your phone ...

It’s the season of loan apps offering quick approvals and marketers pushing discounts you didn’t ask for. Even with Google Messages’ spam filter turned on, some still slip into my inbox. Sometimes ...

We've all been there: You sent a text message that you instantly regretted, either because it was sent to the wrong person, or you had a change of heart. Now, Android users can fix their mistakes. As ...

Google is changing the way you confirm if contacts are legit. The company has begun rolling out a QR code to verify that the person you're communicating with is, in fact, who they say they are, ...

The Northshore School District has implemented its new cell phone policy for the 2025-26 school year, aiming to reduce distractions and address behavioral concerns such as cyberbullying and student ...

As he fights to get his job back, former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor is revealing more about the events that led up to his firing in March for misconduct in the Karen Read ...

The Department of Homeland Security has not kept text message data from top officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, since April, according to a nonprofit watchdog group. In a ...

Made by Google kicks off Wednesday, August 20, at 1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT. To keep up with live updates and explore the latest product announcements, features, and exclusive content, follow our Made by ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Public schools across Ohio are intensifying their efforts to limit cell phone use during the school day, with many districts expanding restrictions to all grade levels. This move ...

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — As West Michigan schools welcome students for a new school year, some are also welcoming new cell phone polices. Lakeview School District in Battle Creek announced via their ...