Despite some recent headlines, iPhones remain safer than Androids given Apple’s tighter restrictions and control of its ecosystem. But Google is catching up — and Samsung is moving even faster to narrow the gap. Now, a new Android upgrade for 2025 could make Androids more like iPhones than ever before — but there’s a twist.

At the top of the list, enable Theft detection lock and tap Turn on on the confirmation screen (which explains how the feature works). Just underneath is the Offline device lock toggle switch, and again you can read about how it operates before tapping Turn on to confirm your choice and activate it.

Turns out, in 1999, Adams wrote an essay titled “How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Internet,” and wow does it hold up 26 years later as a way to think about the world we live in now. Here’s just one quote:

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New iPhone SE 4 dummy model leak potentially confirms the budget phone’s design specifications, including a single rear camera.

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Google is rolling out a critical new security update, but is your Android smartphone on the list? What you need to know.

Enable these three anti-theft features on your Android phone right now. They’ll keep your sensitive info private if attackers steal your device while it’s unlocked.

Android Auto 13.6 is now available for download; the rollout started on the Play Store, but users can also update using the APK installer

Switched to iPhone 16 but don't know how to transfer WhatsApp messages? This guide presents the three best methods to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone.

One of the most popular features on the iPhone is FaceTime which allows Apple users to make video calls and audio calls across Apple devices. But in 2021, the iPhone-maker made it possible for Android and PC owners to join FaceTime calls.

It's not the full contact-specific customization available on iOS, but it's another step closer. There are 12 vibration patterns to choose from for your apps and alerts, including Swoop, Snare, Heartbeat, Swirl, Buzz and Bumps.