There are a number of iPhone apps that can let you send text messages using a number other than your own. This can be useful if you're doing business with a relative stranger or otherwise contacting ...

You need to make a phone call but don't want to reveal your identity? Learn how to hide your phone number when making calls on your iPhone in a couple of easy steps. That's it! The Show My Caller ID ...

There are many reasons you would want to mask the number of your iPhone before you place a call. One of them, probably, is to secure your privacy. You may be trying to surprise a significant other, or ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The iPhone has a handful of secret codes — some are very useful for everyone, some may only be useful for some. You can show your exact signal strength, display your ...

Senior UK Editor — My interest in Android began with the beautiful Nexus 4 and the less-ugly-than-before Jelly Bean. Right now, I'm probably watching Black Books, playing football (soccer), or ...

There are mobile applications that can completely ‘hide’ your phone’s home screen and make it appear to be in ‘idle’ mode, like no one is calling or texting. On Android’s Playstore, there is an app ...

Caller ID uses the information you give to your carrier. So, when you call another mobile device it will try its best to give out your name along with the phone number. However, sometimes (especially ...