Smartphones

Face ID on the iPhone X will change the way you unlock your phone and pay for things. Here's what you need to know bout how Face ID works and how Apple intends to keep your identity safe.

Looking to trade in your iPhone 5, 5s or 5c? Here's exactly how much your handset will get you at Amazon, Gazelle, Walmart and others.

Ready to upgrade from your Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge? Here’s what you can expect to get if you trade-in your old phone.

Find out how much you can get for your Galaxy Note 5 so you can trade up to something better.

The $699 Essential Phone is a pure Android smartphone from the founder of Android.

Being the best doesn't happen overnight; here are our tips for dominating Pokémon Go.

Losing a smartphone can be a nightmare, but there are steps you can take to reduce the harm. Here's what to do if your handset goes missing.

Is your Android phone running out of room? Here's how to move photos, videos and apps onto the microSD card and free up some space.

Forty-two different Android phones and tablets get regular security updates, Google says, and another 50 or so get them within 90 days.

T-Mobile has launched Digits, a service that lets its customers use the same phone number across multiple devices. Here's a look at how it works.

Are you having a hard time getting good cell phone coverage in your home? Before you do anything else, give your carrier a call.

Should you get the smaller or bigger of Samsung's new flagships? Two Tom's Guide staffers put their money where their mouth is.

From overclocking to better battery life to custom UIs, rooting your Galaxy device can give it a new lease on life.

From a wider aperture and a new ISP to two shooters on the Plus, Apple is promising a big leap with its new cameras on the iPhone 7.

See how the modular Moto Z stacks up against the Galaxy S7, LG G5 and HTC 10 in terms of specs and features.

The fight between Apple and the FBI over the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone has taken many turns. Here's a timeline to set you straight.

T-Mobile versions of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge come with locked bootloaders, which upsets plenty of power users and developers. What's a lockd bootloader, and what's the big deal?

The FBI and police demand back doors to smartphone encryption. Apple and Google refuse to give in. What's at stake here, and what does it all mean?

Here are all the facts about Apple's latest Trade Up With Installments payment plan to help you decide if it's worth it.

AT&T's and Verizon's Sponsored Data offers let customers get certain content over 4G for free, but what does that mean for net neutrality?

The Snapdragon 820 is Qualcomm's most powerful chip yet, offering tons of performance and energy-saving benefits to the next generation of smartphones.

If you 'root' (gain admin rights to) your phone, you can run a bevy of new software, improve performance and kill bloatware, but you also could void your warranty or brick your device. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

Here’s a timeline of Android versions and significant updates. We explain the key features that were bundled into each major Android release.

Your smartphone is your castle. Protect it! These seven tips for Samsung Galaxy S5 owners will help keep your phone and data safe.

A new keyboard app called Fleksy for iOS and Android lets you type without looking at your screen. Here's how to use it.

This primer provides a breakdown of what it means to jailbreak, root or unlock your phone.

This guide will help you familiarize yourself with the notifications drawer, and to help you make the most of your Android phone.

Here’s everything you need to know about your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 including tips, tricks and hacks for beginners and advanced users.

Mobile security has improved so much that it's now safer to bank online from a smartphone or tablet than it is from a computer.