Russia plans a national IMEI database linking every mobile device to its user, a move critics say could expand digital ...

Not sure if your phone is carrier-unlocked? Handy web site IMEI.info can tell you if you simply provide your IMEI number. What is an IMEI number? IMEI stands for International Mobile Equipment ...

The company revealed that hardware ID numbers for SIM cards and cellphones have also been stolen The company revealed that hardware ID numbers for SIM cards and cellphones have also been stolen is a ...

OK, you can take your tinfoil hats off now. German site Heise Online has tested Hackint0sh user XianLi’s claims about the iPhone sending its IMEI to Apple while accessing the web. According to Heise ...

Code found in the Google Personal Safety app suggests a new “Device info” option will allow users to view their IMEI number from the Emergency screen without unlocking the phone. This move contradicts ...

What is the IMEI number? It’s a unique 15 digit number that is the identity of your phone. You can use Android and iPhone IMEI checker websites or tools to track various information about your ...

Here's a hypothetical situation for you: let's say you leave your Android smartphone somewhere in public, or someone snatches it from you. If someone is able to crack your PIN, they could use your ...

Losing your phone is a nightmare, but luckily there are tools available for recovering it. On Android, Google has offered “Find my Device” for that exact purpose. Now, that app is being updated with a ...

Losing a smartphone feels like losing a part of yourself, as these devices hold our photos, messages, contacts, and even our wallets. Fortunately, tracking down a lost phone is often possible with the ...

The decision by the Nigerian Communications Commission to automatically capture the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number of mobile devices owned by Nigerian citizens has been a major ...