Google unveils stronger Android theft protection updates, including expanded Identity Check and improved authentication safeguards.

Android also says it's giving you more control over Remote Lock, a tool that lets you lock your lost or stolen device from any web browser. You now have the ability to add a security ...

The new year is here, and as we move through the first full week many people are reeling from returning to work, and remembering all the responsibilities they set aside during the holidays. If you've ...

Losing AirPods happens to the best of us. They’re small, they slide into couch cushions and they love disappearing into bags or pockets when you least expect it. Luckily, Apple’s Find My system makes ...

Losing your iPhone can be an overwhelming experience, but Apple’s iCloud services offer effective tools to help you locate, secure, and manage your device remotely. Whether you’re using another iPhone ...

The Android factory reset screen explicitly lists "Photos" as data that will be permanently erased. Do not press this button until you verify your backup online. Google’s “hidden” deletion. Google ...

You know when your phone is somewhere in the house, but you don't know where? That's where “Find my phone” capability comes in handy. Just ask a nearby family member or friend to use the feature built ...

Losing your phone can leave you in panic mode, especially when the battery dies. The good news is that both Apple and Android offer built-in tools that help you track a missing device even when it is ...

A woman uses her feet to search for her cell phone in the San Antonio River over the weekend. Credit: TikTok / @doskogirl A TikTok of a woman wading through the murky, waist-high waters of the San ...

Lost Your iPhone? Beware Fake ‘Find My’ Messages Aiming to Steal Your Apple ID Your email has been sent Switzerland’s NCSC warns iPhone users of a new scam exploiting lost devices to steal Apple ID ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

The Swiss National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning iPhone owners about a phishing scam that claims to have found your lost or stolen iPhone but is actually trying to steal your Apple ID ...