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Yes, you need a password manager - and you can try Proton Pass for just $1 right now
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (331+ words) An advertiser paid for editorial consideration of this deal. Our editorial experts vetted the deal using their independent expertise. Because we determined that the deal would save consumers money, we wrote the content. In her review, ZDNET contributor Emily Long…...
These are the 19 best Prime Day phone deals I'd actually buy myself
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (1052+ words) Also: June Prime Day live blog 2026: We're tracking Amazon deals on SSDs, TVs, laptops and more Here at ZDNET, I review several major smartphone releases'and track deals of even more throughout the year. Something I've noticed is that buying a…...
The 10-step phone security tune-up you should run every year - and why
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (1155+ words) Enjoying the benefits and conveniences of life in our complex world requires daily diligence, from replacing batteries and tracking finances to keeping medical appointments and maintaining vehicles. Here's another routine task we should all have on our calendars. Conduct an…...
I've got one big reason to recommend a year-over-year upgrade to Apple's i Phone 17 Pro Max
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1627+ words) As far as annual upgrades go, we got a lot in the i Phone 17 Pro Max -- a redesign, a change of materials, new colors, a battery upgrade, a processor made even more intentionally for AI, two big camera refinements, and…...
How to prevent your Android phone keyboard from tracking you: 2 options
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (671+ words) Everything is tracking us. You can have a conversation with someone without even unlocking your phone, and the next day, that device will show you ads based on what you talked about. It's not just infuriating; it's kind of frightening....
I tested fast chargers with the best i Phone, Samsung, and One Plus phones - and two surprised me
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (579+ words) Man holding three phones. Also: I cracked open a '1, 000 W' portable charger after it failed me in minutes - and wished I hadn't It's a little-known fact that, just because a phone can charge at 60 W, that won't be the charging…...
3 telltale signs someone is stealing your Wi-Fi - and how to stop them
1+ week, 2+ day ago (15+ words) ZDNET...
After a month with a foldable phone, I can't justify buying an 'Ultra' model anymore
1+ week, 2+ day ago (843+ words) Back in the day, smartphone lineups were simple. You had the standard model and the bigger, better Plus option for people willing to spend a bit more. Then things got complicated. Companies began introducing Pro phones, Ultra models, Fan Editions,…...
Your i Phone is getting enhanced Bluetooth tracking with i OS 27 - but there's a catch
1+ week, 3+ day ago (589+ words) Also: Everything announced at Apple WWDC 2026 - including Siri, i OS 27 dev beta, and more One less-discussed i OS 27 feature is support for Channel Sounding, an innovative Bluetooth feature first announced in Bluetooth 6. 0, which was released in the fall of 2024. Channel…...
Are Facebook and Instagram down? What to know about the Meta outage
1+ week, 3+ day ago (369+ words) Facebook is having a rough end to the week, with users reporting widespread problems across Meta-owned apps Friday morning. Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Whats App all began having trouble at 10: 15 am ET. Right now, Meta has not publicly explained what's…...