The number of apps that collect detailed personal data might surprise you. That includes some of the top apps on the App Store and Google Play Store. What I love doing most as the CyberGuy is making a ...

The number of apps that collect detailed personal data might surprise you. That includes some of the top apps on the App Store and Google Play Store. What I love doing most as the CyberGuy is making a ...

These days, there are apps for just about every function. But many request extensive permissions that don’t always seem justified. A torch app, for example, doesn’t need access to your microphone (and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you own the latest iPhone or one of the Android smartphones, there's a good chance you use more than a few apps daily. From checking ...

Life360, an app that enables family members to share their location with one another, sells its user data to “approximately a dozen data brokers who have sold data to virtually anyone who wants to buy ...

Developers may not realize they are sharing their users' location data with advertisers, per new research.

As a parent, you’ve probably worried about how much time your kids spend online — and what they’re doing with that time. From utilizing parental controls to limiting screen time and social media ...

I am an author and features writer at Android Police. I primarily writes guides, how-tos, and roundups on the latest smartphone apps and features for Android Police since joining the team in early ...

You download an app, tap "allow," and move on. It feels routine. But according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, that simple step may open the door to far more ...