Aside from security, modern smartphones and tablets are also equipped with a number of privacy features to cater to every user’s privacy needs. All it takes is a simple alteration to some built-in ...

You can block a specific number on your Android phone using the Phone or Messages app. You can also block unknown numbers if you're tired of receiving spam calls from bots and telemarketers. When you ...

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You can block a number to stop receiving all incoming calls or texts from that phone number. To block a number on an iPhone or Android, you can use your device's Phone app. To block a number on a ...

To block a number on Android, tap the three vertical dots in the top-right of the Phone app and select "Block numbers." You can also block a number on Android from your recent calls by locating the ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this column neglected to note that calling *77 on your mobile phone may instead connect you with law enforcement. The moment you hear that ...

Not all calls and messages you receive on your phone are the ones you actually wanted to get. Nonetheless, getting displeasing, unsolicited calls is inevitable these days. Thankfully, smartphone ...