Smartphones

If you lose your phone or switch devices, you might get locked out of your online accounts. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.

Hopefully you never lose your phone. But take some time to secure your stuff before something bad happens—just in case.

Two-factor authentication is critical to securing your online accounts, and Duo Mobile offers the best combination of security, accessibility, and ease of use.

Most microSD cards are good enough, but if you know what to look for, it’s not hard to get one that’s great.

Excellent Android phones come in all sizes at a variety of prices, but Google’s latest Pixels are the best you can buy.

The tiny plastic card with your phone number attached is on its way out. eSIMs are replacing SIMs, and they’re bringing some new features in the process.

If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a phone, we found a cheap Android model that isn’t horrible.

If you want to protect your pricey purchase, we recommend these iPhone cases.

Set up this iOS 17.3 feature to protect your iPhone in case it’s stolen.

A wireless charging mount lets you safely use a phone while driving and keep it juiced up along the way. iOttie’s Easy One Touch Wireless 2 remains the best.

Smartwatches offer a good way to wrangle notifications and track activity. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch6 is the best option for Android users.

Choosing the right communication tool for a child can be complicated. We’ve tested over a dozen smartwatches to find the best one for different ages.

If you wish your phone’s photos looked better, or if you just prefer editing images on your phone or tablet, Adobe Lightroom or Snapseed is the best choice.

From top-tier smartphones to basic models, these phones offer safety, health, and accessibility features that many older adults and caregivers will appreciate.

Your phone knows how to pull you in. Here’s how to reclaim your attention span.

We have some solutions to help make the time you spend on your phone more intentional.

ESR’s HaloLock Kickstand MagSafe Battery Pack can wirelessly charge most phones up to three times, and its built-in kickstand is among the sturdiest we’ve seen.

No matter what kinds of USB-powered devices you own, we have picks to power them at their fastest charging speeds.

Our power bank picks allow you to pack hours of extra battery life in a pocket or purse to charge a phone, tablet, or other small electronic device.

Joby’s GorillaPod 1K Kit and the Square Jellyfish Metal Spring Tripod Mount are the best choices to steady your smartphone when shooting photos and video.

We’ve assembled a lineup of our favorite MagSafe accessories, including iPhone cases, magnetic chargers, charging stations, power banks, and desk mounts.

After you spend hundreds of dollars on an iPhone, you’ll want to protect your pricey purchase with a protective case.

The Apple Watch Series 9 is the best smartwatch for most people, but Apple also has cheaper and more expensive options.

A screen protector can be a critical shield against breaking that expensive iPhone, and we’ve researched dozens to find the best, easiest-to-install options.

Picking a cell plan can be confusing, but after months of research, we’ve found the best plans for data, coverage, and price.

Whether you prefer iPhones or Android, we have smartphone recommendations for every budget.

USB-C, and better screens and cameras, make the iPhone 15 easy to recommend, but iPhone 14 owners don’t need to upgrade.

Apple’s latest version of iOS is available to download. These are the features you should try first.

Switching from iPhone to Android is a big change, but it doesn’t have to be a hard one.

The best Lightning cable isn’t made by Apple. We tested dozens of options to find the best cable for charging an iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and Mac accessories.

While Cable Matters’s USB-C to USB-C Charging Cable is our favorite USB-C option, we also have recommendations for almost every need you could imagine.

Apple’s annual fall event brought iPhone 15 models, USB-C, new watches, and more.

Apple’s newest phones won’t ship with a charger or headphones. If you don’t already have something that’ll work, here’s what we recommend.

The big news from Apple’s iPhone 15 unveiling is the switch to USB-C, which means fewer cables all around.

I stumbled on a feature in my iPhone’s settings late at night, and I was delighted the next morning by what awaited me.

Micro-USB cables are cheap and ubiquitous, but that doesn’t mean you should settle for a bad one. We tested six top brands to find the best at a great price.