Smartphone software changes constantly. A guide that was correct in March can be wrong by August. Our fact-checking process is designed to catch those changes early.

Before publication

• Every settings menu path is opened and verified by our editor on the current shipping version of iOS or Android.
• Every product price and availability claim is checked against the manufacturer's website on the day of publication.
• Every statistic is traced to its primary source. We link the primary source, not a secondary summary.
• Health- and accessibility-related claims are reviewed by a relevant credentialed professional when applicable.

After publication

• Pillar articles are reviewed at least every six months.
• All articles are reviewed after any major iOS or Android version release.
• Scam-prevention articles are reviewed monthly against the FBI IC3 and FTC alert feeds.
• We track reader-reported issues and respond within two business days.

Corrections

When we discover a factual error — including stale settings paths or outdated screenshots — we:

1. Fix the article immediately.
2. Update the "Last reviewed" date at the top.
3. Add a dated correction notice at the bottom describing what changed and why.

For significant corrections (any claim that could affect a reader's purchase decision, security, or accessibility setup), we also note the change in the article's social-share post.

Report an error

Spotted something that looks wrong? Please email our contact form. Include the article URL, the section, and what you believe is incorrect. We reply to every report.