So you bought a Samsung smartphone through your carrier, and now you’re trying to, as Freddie Mercury sang, “Break free.” There’s a way to do so without too much of a headache, though it’s all ...

To check if your Android phone is unlocked, try swapping in another SIM card or test your network settings. If calls work, ...

Many people don’t realize if they buy their phone from their phone company, it will be locked to prevent it from working on the networks of any other carrier. (Jim Rossman/TNS)(Jim Rossman / TNS) If ...

Enabling face recognition adds an extra layer of security while making unlocking your phone fast and effortless ...

There are two types of phones—those locked to a carrier and those free to use whatever carrier they want. There will come a time when you need to know which one your phone is. Thankfully, you'll have ...

I’m a pretty big fan of what Google is doing with its Pixel Watch and Pixel phone lineup. These devices are some of the best ways to experience Android on a smartwatch or a smartphone, and Google is ...