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The 8 biggest WhatsApp mistakes – and how to avoid them
Avoidable mistakes and faux pas with WhatsApp and what you can do about it
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How Apple's Genmojis will work in iOS 18
One of the features of Apple Intelligence coming in iOS 18 is Genmoji creation – but what are Genmojis, and how are they different from emojis?
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Miss the Nokia Lumia? Get ready for an interesting surprise from HMD
Nokia phone makers HMD’s next lineup of phones has leaked, with one model bearing an uncanny resemblance to classic Lumia handsets
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The new Nokia 3210 isn't the phone I remember – for better and for worse
With a lack of familiarity coupled with limited functionality, it's difficult to see who the Nokia 3210 will appeal to.
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I waited two hours for a smartphone portrait. The end result shocked me
I've long believed that smartphone portraits can never compete with those from a proper camera. Did getting one of my own change my mind?
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This iOS 18 feature could transform travel for me
The iOS 18 feature I’m most excited about wasn’t mentioned at WWDC. It was announced a month earlier and, like me, you may have missed it
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Surprise – HTC is back with a premium mid-range Pixel 8a rival
The HTC U24 Pro, a new mid-range phone from the Android legend, has made its premiere. What's more, its price and specifications look very promising
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I took over 100 photos with the Honor 200 Pro – here are 5 things I learned
Honor's latest premium mid-ranger has plenty of advanced camera hardware. After a week of testing it out, I have lots of thoughts
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Apple Intelligence brings cool AI features to iPhone and more – but there's a catch
Apple's AI concept Apple Intelligence offers many useful functions, and a cooperation with Open AI further expands Siri
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The Light Phone III stakes its claim to be your next dumbphone
The Light Phone III is the latest basic phone from the company Light, offering a refined experience for those ready to leave smartphones behind
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Craig Federighi's 9 funniest moments from Apple's WWDC events
We've rounded up some of the best skits from Apple executive Craig Federighi across the years, including some new entries from WWDC 2024
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Nothing just teased its cheapest phone yet
An affordable mid-range smartphone, the CMF Phone 1, is set to debut on the market soon, and it’ll probably cost less than even the Phone (2a)
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These iPhones will get iOS 18, but some may miss out on AI features
In this article, we reveal whether your iPhone will receive the next major update to iOS 18, complete with its many rumoured new features
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New WhatsApp feature breaks the app – install this update now
A new feature for filtering messages has caused the app to crash for many users. WhatsApp is fixing the problem with another update
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This brilliant free app gets me tickets for sold-out gigs
It’s enabled me to see two world-class performances that I’d have otherwise missed out on, without paying inflated prices for either
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Oppo is making AI smartphones truly affordable… for now
Oppo has announced that it won't be restricting its AI features to premium phones, but the future of this currently free software remains unclear
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The underrated free maps app that everyone should use
As good as Google Maps and Apple Maps are, they often don’t stop you from getting lost while trying to find a specific location. This app solves that
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The 4 tech travel essentials I can’t live without
The items that help me get to my destination with the minimum amount of stress, then allow me to have the best experience possible
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It’s time for Android phones to get serious about great video
As good as many Android phones are for photos, video quality is still a big step down compared to the iPhone. This must change soon
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7 new Android features that are already available
New functions have recently been added to Android smartphones to make everyday life easier. We present the new features.
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9 AI features that could come with iOS 18
In his latest newsletter, Mark Gurman describes the new AI functions that Apple is planning for iOS 18 in detail
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Is my smartphone waterproof?
Water resistance is an important factor in modern phones, but how waterproof is your device?
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I’ve tested dozens of cheap smartphones – they should all ditch this premium feature
Many affordable handsets offer great value for money, but their attempts to imitate flagships tend to fall down in one key area
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I took this camera phone to a music festival and it didn’t let me down
Festivals are a challenging environment for smartphone cameras, but I managed to capture some great photos and videos without much effort
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Over 90 virus-infected Android apps found on Google Play with over 5.5 million downloads
In the last few months, Android users have downloaded over 5.5 million virus-infected Android apps from Google Play. German users are also at risk.
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Nothing Phone (2a) Special Edition is on sale now: Act quickly or you could miss out
It's available in a 'limited quantity' but here's how you can get your hands on the limited edition Phone (2a) featuring all the primary colours
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WhatsApp: Status update makes voice messages twice as good
Longer voice messages are now available in the status area! This is what the new feature brings to users
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10 AI features coming to iOS 18
Apple's AI strategy will focus on practical tools that benefit users.
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Now you can hum to search in YouTube Music
How to find songs without knowing the title or artist with YouTube Music's Hum to Search feature.
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Samsung heavily criticized after new revelation
Samsung imposes strict requirements on independent repairers, which may violate 'right to repair' laws in several US states.
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You'll soon be able to post hour-long clips on TikTok
This feature is already being tested in selected markets but will it roll out to everyone?
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I switched to a new iPhone – Don't make the same mistakes I did
Upgrading your phone? Make sure you do it right. These are the switchover pitfalls to look out for and avoid
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8 hidden Pixel 8a features and how to enable them
Software can be overwhelming but I've searched the settings menu high and low for the top Pixel 8a features you might never find
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Android mobile phone stolen? This ingenious protection technology protects immediately
Suddenly a thief grabs your mobile phone and runs off with it. But don't panic! Google is introducing a new protection technology for precisely this horror scenario, which immediately protects your Android smartphone.
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Confirmed: Google Fit is shutting down
Google wants developers to use Android Health in the future and Wear OS 5 will be better for runners
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The three Android 15 features that I can’t wait to try first
Android 15 is more of a refinement to Android 14 than an overhaul, but it still includes some key features that I’m excited for
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How can the tech industry think we're ok with battery death?
In my experience, one gadget after another is suffering from terrible battery life, and it often doesn't take much usage to get there
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This downgrade makes the Sony Xperia 1 VI a hard sell
The company’s new flagship phone has some impressive camera tech, but a key selling point of previous models has been sacrificed
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Google's mid-range Pixel 8a matches the Pixel 8 on performance and updates
The Pixel 8a is a strong contender for the best mid-range phone you can buy, but a price rise in the UK makes that more difficult
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Google I/O 2024 is happening today – here's everything you can expect
Google usually launches a new version of Android at its developer conference keynote, but also new hardware
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Verified: The Galaxy S24+ is better in the US than the UK, but not by much
The S24 and S24+ use Exynos rather than Snapdragon in the UK and Europe, but it’s not as much of a downgrade as you might think
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WhatsApp gets a completely new look including 'Super Dark Mode'
WhatsApp is changing the look of the messenger app again including an even darker dark mode
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4 reasons why I might find it hard to recommend the Pixel 8a
Google's mid-range A-series smartphones are normally an instant hit, but I'm not so sure about the Pixel 8a on paper
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Unlike the regular model, the Honor Magic 6 RSR is coming to the UK
It's the second Porsche Design version of an Honor smartphone, though it's much more expensive than the standard Magic 6 would've been
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Don’t buy this stunning Huawei camera phone – you'll probably regret it
The Pura 70 Ultra goes all-in on photography and could deliver incredible results, but it’s only worth buying if it won't be your main smartphone
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This WhatsApp emoji hack will blow your mind
Web and desktop WhatsApp users will save bags of time with this incredibly simple but useful trick to conjure emojis without reaching for your mouse
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Five smartphone trends in 2024 that you need to know about
Smartphones get more capable each and every year, but the latest handsets have some key features that you might not have considered before
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I switched my iPhone for the Pixel 8 Pro: 5 things I learned
I have some pointed thoughts now that I've switched from iOS to Android including Google AI, Android Auto, and green bubbles in iMessage
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Five pros and three cons of using an eSIM on your phone
Should you ditch a physical SIM card for eSIM? Here are the main advantages and disadvantages to help you decide
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