The FCC revises Verizon's phone unlocking rule after significant fraud issues, where criminals sold handsets at a premium on ...

The Federal Communications Commission revised a long-standing rule that required Verizon Communications to unlock its mobile ...

The Federal Communications Commission is letting Verizon lock phones to its network for longer periods, eliminating a ...

iOS updates should improve your iPhone, not lock it. Many users are surprised. The screen prompts for an Apple ID and forgotten password after an upgrade and restart. People who forget their Apple ID, ...

Buying a used iPhone loses its appeal if an iCloud Activation Lock screen appears. Users often find this after turning on the phone, leaving them unable to use it. The Find My iPhone security feature ...

Activation Lock is a powerful security feature built into Apple devices. It helps stop stolen iPhones from being used by anyone else. But it can also be a real headache if you bought a used iPhone and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. This is not as easy as it sounds — and it’s not common advice. But ...