Tired of spam texts? Your phone comes with built-in protection against them, but it might be turned off by default. Here's how to change that on both iPhone and Android.

It's the holidays, so my phone is abuzz with messages. The problem is, most of the texts I'm receiving aren't from family and friends. Instead, I'm inundated with offers for tax prep assistance, back ...

Spam messages can trigger legal action when they use false headers, deceptive subject lines, or violate state and federal ...

Think about just how many times a day your phone, computer, tablet, watch, and other gadgets buzz or ding. It gets annoying and distracting. Much of that is likely because you haven’t taken the time ...

I seem to be getting more spam text messages on my phone these days; I reply with ‘stop’ like they say, but it doesn’t always seem to work. – Andrea Spammers are notorious for figuring out ways to ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — If it feels like your phone is bombarded with spam calls and text messages, you are certainly not alone so here are some tools to help you. Apple released a ...

It’s best to ignore these group texts. Responding to a spam message could tag your phone number as valid and it may be shared with other scammers. Additionally, don’t text STOP. Legitimate companies ...

Text messaging used to be purely personal, but now it’s become the easiest way for scammers and marketers to reach people at scale. From fake delivery notifications to account alerts, spam texts are ...

When Apple released iOS 26 in September 2025, the update brought a useful call screening feature to your iPhone that can help block spam calls on your device. The update also includes a feature that ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...