We got some welcome updates for the iPhone with iOS 26.4, but it's also locked one user out of his handset.

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Apple today released a minor iOS 26.4.1 update for the iPhone 11 and newer. While the release notes for the update only ...

Researchers say a serious Android vulnerability affecting certain MediaTek processors could let attackers bypass your lock ...

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Imagine purchasing a second-hand iPhone 17, excited to set it up as your own, only to be greeted by an “iPhone Locked to Owner” screen. This is Activation Lock, a powerful security feature by Apple to ...

Aliro aims to make your phone a universal key, bringing cross-platform tap-to-unlock and hands-free entry to compatible smart locks. Aliro aims to make your phone a universal key, bringing ...

Google today detailed the latest device theft protection features for Android across stronger authentication and enhanced recovery tools. “Failed Authentication Lock” will lock your screen “after ...

Smartphones enable protesters to combat propaganda and misinformation. Mobile devices, however, can also be used against you. Biometrics are convenient, but passwords or passcodes could offer more ...

Have you ever stopped to think about how much sensitive information lives on your iPhone? From passwords and financial details to personal reflections and work notes, your device is a treasure trove ...

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Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional. On ...