Simply hitting “STOP” on spam texts isn’t always effective — and definitely not profitable. This is what you can do instead.

Learn how to block spam calls, texts, and emails with easy tips, apps, and tools. Protect your privacy and regain control of your inbox.

Texting scams are exploding. In 2024 alone, U.S. consumers lost $470 million to them, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a number more than five times what it was just four years earlier. To ...

Audio recordings are a convenient feature in iMessage that can potentially lead to embarrassing message misfires. Here's how to take control of audio recordings in the app. Messages is a great app for ...

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