As an Android user, you might wonder if someone has blocked your number — especially if your calls suddenly go unanswered or texts seem to vanish into thin air.

Google Messages now lets you delete a sent text message. A deleted message disappears for the other person immediately. The feature is available now for almost all Android users. Get more in-depth ...

Android users often seek ways to manage their incoming calls effectively. With unwanted calls rising, knowing how to activate call restriction features becomes essential.

And if they share your phone number with other scammers, it could lead to a host of text-message phishing (or "smishing") scams. Luckily, it doesn't take much to turn off your read receipts.

There are ways to block inappropriate and disturbing content on Android. Most are free and require little technical expertise to set up.