iOS 26.3 can limit how much precise location data is shared with your carrier, if you have the right device. But there are several settings you should tweak no matter which iPhone you have.

Discover the risks of using GPS trackers and smartwatches for kids. Consumer Reports investigates data privacy and security concerns.

News broke last week that a company has been tracking millions of smartphone users over long periods of time without any opt-in permission or notification, potentially violating state and federal laws ...

You can see all of the locations your iPhone thinks are significant and turn off the location features in Settings. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac If you’re uncomfortable with social media apps ...

Snapchat just announced an expansion of their “Home Safe” feature, intended to help parents keep track of their children ...

LONDON — Smartphones are useful tools for everyday life, but they’re privy to nearly everything about you, including all the places you’ve been — if you let them. When you use a map app to find the ...

In an age when privacy concerns are at the forefront of technological discussions, many smartphone users believe that turning off their location services ensures their movements remain private.

Apple’s AirTag is designed to help people keep track of personal belongings like keys, bags and luggage. But because AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers are small and discreet, concerns about ...

Trends change, technology advances, yet teenagers always seem to stay the same. They find new ways to maintain social relevance — often by doing things older generations don’t understand. (Don’t ...