By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: open the FaceTime app, tap New Call, type the person’s name, phone number or email, then tap FaceTime for a...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 22, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: first check whether other devices in your home can get online (Apple). If none can, restart your modem and router...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 22, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: scammers fake caller ID to show a number with your area code, or even the same first digits as your own number,...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: a voice assistant (Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa) waits for its wake word, such as “Hey Siri” or...
By Jason Stanley, Senior Tech Help · Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Facts checked against the official sources linked in this guide. The short answer: on an iPhone, open Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone to see every app that has asked for the...