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Need to finesse an email or polish a blog post while on your phone or tablet? Enlist the help of a third-party AI keyboard like Wordtune, Microsoft SwiftKey, or Grammarly.

By Lance Whitney

You can't control whether the sun is shining, the rain is pouring, or the wind is howling, but these useful Android and iOS apps can help you prepare for Mother Nature's many faces.

By Jordan Minor  & Kim Key

The iPad's Dock offers a convenient spot to house favorite and recently used apps. It's gained a few new tricks since its debut in iOS 11; here's how to customize the Dock to your needs.

By Lance Whitney

The company removes language promising to not sell users' information.

By Emily Price

The New York Mobile ID (MiD) app for iOS and Android supports state-issued driver licenses, learner permits, and IDs and is now accepted at TSA security checkpoints in nearly 30 airports.

By David Paiz-Torres

Many free Android VPNs could come at the cost of your security and privacy, a new report says.

By Kate Irwin

Your iPhone uses the HEIC file format by default, but it isn't universally supported, making it a hassle to convert these images to JPG. That's where Apple's Shortcuts app comes in.

By Clay Halton

The feature drop also adds automatic hotspot sharing with other Android devices or Chromebooks signed into your Google account.

By Rob Pegoraro

The AI chatbot is free for Telegram users and can answer text-based inquiries.

By Joe Hindy

ICQ will stop working on June 26. It's encouraging users to migrate to a messaging app from Russia-based VK, its parent company.

By Michael Kan

Apps including Calm, Headspace, and Ninja Focus are designed to help children stay calm, increase their focus, and sleep better.

By Chandra Steele

Ditch doomscrolling with these text and audio summaries of your to-read list.

Sidecar in macOS turns your iPad into a second display, but it's limited to certain Macs and iPads. Thankfully, a few third-party apps can help if you have an older Apple device or Windows PC.

By Whitson Gordon

You can preview your calendar, to-do list, weather forecast, and more from your iPhone's home screen. Here's how to redesign the home screen to personalize your phone.

By Michael Muchmore

Apple does just about everything for you, including setting up a password manager. But what if you want to choose your own? We show you how.

By Edward Mendelson

It might seem counterintuitive, but the devices that sometimes drive you crazy can also help you get centered. These top-notch meditation apps make that possible.

By Chandra Steele

Skip the parking nightmare at your favorite concert venue and reserve up to five spots on a shuttle bus that will get you to the show and take you home.

By Joe Hindy

'App access risk' allows Android to notify an app if another app might be recording the screen, overlaying content, or taking control of the phone.

By Rob Pegoraro

Follow these simple steps to keep your mobile applications up to date and get better performance from the devices you use.

By Chandra Steele

No major app developers have signed up, presumably due to the cost.

By Emily Price