What the Arrival of A.I. Phones and Computers Means for Our Data

Apple, Microsoft and Google need more access to our data as they promote new phones and personal computers that are powered by artificial intelligence. Should we trust them?

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How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space

Deleting duplicates, bad shots and other unwanted files makes it easier to find the good pictures — and gives you room to take more.

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How to Use Your Smartphone to Help You Sleep

These features to let you wind down for bed, mute notifications and stay on a regular sleep schedule may help you get more rest.

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Telegram Turmoil Threatens Chronicle of Russia’s War in Ukraine

The detention of Telegram’s founder has highlighted the messaging app’s outsize status in Europe’s deadliest war since World War II.

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Smartphone Battery Tips: How to Stretch the Charge on Your Older Device

If your current smartphone can’t make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer.

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How to Get A.I. Features on an Older iPhone Model (and Skip the Upgrade)

Apple is using Apple Intelligence, a suite of tools for generating images and text, to upsell the iPhone 16. But you can get similar features elsewhere.

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Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering

New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.

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Tips for Easier and Faster Typing on Your Smartphone

Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler.

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Apple’s A.I. Is Landing Soon on iPhones. Here’s What It’s Like.

The initial version of Apple Intelligence focuses on helping you with words and photos. Prepare to be impressed and unnerved.

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Can You Turn Off Google and Meta’s A.I. Tools? Sometimes, and Here’s How.

Google, Microsoft and Meta are shoving A.I. chatbots into our faces. Sometimes, there’s a way out.

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