Activation Lock is a powerful security feature built into Apple devices. It helps stop stolen iPhones from being used by ...

From essential first steps to pro-level tweaks, these are the things I do first every time I set up a new iPhone.

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. I've had my hands on iOS 26 for plenty of ...

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...