Background activity can drain your battery and use your mobile data without you seeing it happen. Apps refresh in the background to keep content updated, which helps you pick up where you left off.

You need a Mac, Xcode, and a connected AI model. Start tiny, build confidence, then expand your project. AI coding works best when you give clear, specific intent. So you want to create your own ...

Apple on Thursday introduced a new set of App Review Guidelines for developers, which now specifically state that apps must disclose and obtain users’ permission before sharing personal data with ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

Mr. Norris is a doctoral student at Duke University studying electric power systems. Amy Wasserman and her husband were stunned when the energy bill for their home in Wilmington, Del., topped $500 in ...

While Android Auto may have its own quirks and shortcomings, it's one of the best and safest ways to use certain functions of your smartphone when driving. If you wish to make a call, play music, or ...

Thieves use CAN Invader devices to bypass Toyota and Lexus car security within minutes. Physical access to wiring allows hackers to disable immobilizers, making traditional key protections ineffective ...

The latest version of the Oracle database comes with agent builders and MCP Server integration to help developers embed automation into their workflows. Oracle is doubling down its focus on agentic ...

With millions of apps on the Google Play Store, it's tricky to choose which ones truly deserve a spot on your Android device. Some promise convenience, others claim to provide better connectivity, ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul coming soon in iOS 26 simplifies the ...

There are inevitably going to be times when you can't hold your phone in two hands: Maybe you're carrying groceries, hanging on tightly to a subway carriage rail, or walking the dog. That means just ...

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...