Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Update: Republished on May 11 with new coverage of Google’s deletion ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. It’s now four years since Apple ...

Your iPhone is more than just a communication device—it’s a versatile tool designed to enhance productivity, streamline daily tasks, and provide entertainment. With the right apps, you can transform ...

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 ...

The Phone app doesn't often get a lot of attention with iOS updates, but that's changing in iOS 26. There are multiple new features to prevent unwanted calls and to save you time. The Phone app has a ...

Compared to the other redesigns, Material 3 Expressive for Phone by Google thoroughly updates how you use the app. The Google Phone app now has three tabs, with Favorites and Recents merged into Home.

The iPhone’s default Reminders app looks basic at first glance, but it has quietly evolved into a sophisticated system that ...

Apple's Phone app for macOS 26 means you don't need to pick up your iPhone to take a phone call while you're hard at work on your Mac. Here's how it works, and what it looks like in action. With the ...