iPhone

In Midland-Odessa, smartphones are more than just gadgets; they reflect a unique blend of culture and practicality that's shaping local lives right now.

We show you step-by-step instructions on how to use the built-in scanner tool.

You'll want to check your phone case!

What you should know about radiofrequency exposure, and how to reduce it on your device.

Learn from my clumsy mistake and discover how to avoid triggering your phone's Emergency SOS feature while juggling life (and a banana peel).

If it's been a while since you've rebooted your phone, you might want to do so now to stay secure.

Apple recommends you choose this setting when "listening to music on an airplane or in some other noisy environment."

No, it is not because the aliens that are planning to take over our planet will be jamming up the systems so there's no way we can call for help when they arrive during the solar eclipse. (Well, at least we've not officially heard that being confirmed. Yes, I'm kidding for Pete's sake.) Besides, if aliens were going to be invading our entire planet, who on earth would we call for help anyway?

Are your smart devices still eavesdropping on you?

Rumor has it you should turn it off.