Check and turn off 7+ phone privacy settings as soon as possible – to avoid exposing your personal data

iPhone 17e

Kerry Vaughan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred resource On Google. Highlights from ZDNET Smartphone permissions can quietly invade your privacy. Reviewing app permissions can help prevent data exposure. Check these permissions first, then audit them regularly. Your smartphone, whether you prefer Android, iOS, or a major mobile platform, can leave traces that can …

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Your phone secretly hates summer. These protective bags will store it.

Your phone secretly hates summer. These protective bags will store it.

The Aquabuddy has a clear window, allowing you to use your camera while your phone is inside. Elisa Chauncey/NYT Wirecutter We tested two phone-sized bags: the Casely Aquabatty Waterproof Bag and the Case-Mate Wavy Waterproof Bag. Here’s what we found: If you’re looking for a bag to keep your phone safe on aquatic adventures, but …

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7 widgets I always add to my home screen on every Android phone

Samsung phone showing home screen widgets

Punkil Shah / Android Commission I’ve always felt that app widgets don’t get nearly enough credit for the convenience they provide. They are great for checking important information at a glance and going directly to specific application features. That’s why my home screen setup doesn’t find the right wallpaper or prefer icon packs. For me, …

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I’ve tested every Motorola foldable phone so far in 2026 – how to choose between the foldable and the ultra

Razr Fold vs Razr Ultra

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred resource On Google. Motorola’s 2026 flagship foldables are among the most impressive devices I’ve tested this year. In one corner, you have the Razr Fold, a no-compromise foldable phone that even beats the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in some areas. The combination of powerful hardware, …

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