Tamping down on preinstalled garbage on an Android is a tradition as old as the OS itself. Unlike Apple, which tightly controls both the hardware and software of its smartphones, Android phones aren't ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

Apps are something we access on a daily basis, either through our smartphones or tablets. We might use an app to monitor the weather, to track our fitness, to keep a to-do list, to look at photos we ...

You can block unwanted text messages on an Android phone by blocking the phone number with just a few taps.

Auto Blocker is enabled by default on Galaxy devices released with One UI 6.1.1, which includes Samsung’s latest foldables. The feature automatically blocks the installation of apps from unauthorized ...

Smartphones have become an essential part of modern life, but the apps we install often demand permissions that go beyond their actual function. From accessing your contacts to tracking your location, ...

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You can block or unblock a number on an Android phone using the built-in Phone app's "Blocked numbers" menu.