At least a few times a month, I get an email from a viewer asking the same question: how do I stop spam calls and texts from reaching my phone? The truth is, you may not be able to block all of them.

Who Calls, a new app now available in South Africa, gives users more control over unwanted mobile communication.

Google detailed Android security updates for 2026, including verified bank calls, stronger theft protection, OTP hiding, and ...

Spam calls aren’t just annoying, but they keep coming back and can escalate. You block one number, and another shows up. It may look local, familiar, and even seem legitimate at first glance. That’s ...

Google is preparing one of the biggest Android security overhauls ever with Android 17, introducing a massive suite of AI-driven protections aimed at fighting scams, theft, malware, phishing, and ...

Google previews Android 17 security upgrades with AI scam detection, verified bank calls and new anti-theft protection features.

A bug in Google’s Family Link parental control system is preventing children on supervised devices from making outgoing calls, raising safety concerns for families. Google support has confirmed it is ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

A bug in Google Family Link blocks outgoing calls on children’s phones. Many parents report the issue. Some temporary fixes exist, but do not work for everyone. The problem raises safety concerns, ...

Popular ad-blockers aren't always the most accessible option. Some VPN services, like NordVPN and Surfshark, included ad-blocking within their apps, but you're paying a premium for the full package ...

Khamosh Pathak is a freelance tech journalist with over 13 years of experience writing online. An accounting graduate, he turned his interest in writing and technology into a career. He holds a ...

Turn on built-in filters first: Use your phone’s “Silence Unknown Callers” (iPhone) or spam protection settings (Android) to automatically block or send unfamiliar numbers to voicemail. Use your ...