SMS Backup and Restore is still one of the best for backing up Android text messages—and in this guide, I'll also walk you ...

Using a password manager is not only an excellent way to keep your accounts secure, but it will also save you a significant ...

Google’s prepping some changes to Android backups, including backups for your downloads folder and per-app backup settings. Downloads folder backups are getting a warning that file edits won’t be ...

Users in Uzbekistan are being targeted by Android SMS stealer malware, and it's a practice that's been going on for quite some time. That's according to research coming from cybersecurity vendor Group ...

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Smartphones contain everything from irreplaceable photos to critical work documents. If you lose your data as a result of a factory reset, accidental deletion, or phone crash, it is important to know ...

The first SMS was sent in 1992, when an engineer of an IT service company based in the U.K. sent it to his colleague to wish him a Merry Christmas. One year later, Finnish company Nokia released the ...

Short Message Service (SMS) has been a staple of text messaging since the flip phone, but it may be time to let it evolve. SMS was created in 1992, back when cellphones could be mistaken for bricks.

Android’s backup settings are getting a sleek new look from Google, rolling out via Google Play Services. The revamped interface simplifies data protection, featuring just “Photos & Videos” and “Other ...