The operating system upgrade lottery
Can updates to Android and Apple’s operating systems actually make your device worse? Have you ever hit ‘update’ on your smartphone or tablet only to find that your device ends up seeming worse rather...
View ArticleHow to use your iPad or Android tablet: initial set-up
Got a new iPad or Android tablet for Christmas? Congratulations! Now learn how to set it up in minutes using our super-simple video guides. If you got a new tablet for Christmas (or treated yourself to...
View ArticleSay farewell to Motorola (but not Moto)
The brand that bought us the Razr and Moto G is being phased out. Here we look back at our favourite Motorola phones of the past and present. Motorola has had a turbulent time of late. It has ridden...
View ArticleOnePlus vs Motorola – which brand is best?
The mid to lower end of the Android smartphone market is a very crowded place these days. Two brands vying for your attention are OnePlus and Lenovo’s Motorola. Read on to see how they compare. If...
View ArticleMobile World Congress 2016 – what to expect (MWC)
We’re all set for our annual trip to Barcelona for MWC 2016. Here we predict what products will be making an appearance. Each year we pack our bags and head to Barcelona to see the latest and greatest...
View ArticleSetting up your iPhone – how to transfer your data
Whether you’re trading up for a new model or swapping over from Android, find out how to move your contacts, music and more to your new iPhone. A few years ago getting your information onto a new phone...
View ArticleSetting up your Android phone – how to transfer your data
A bevy of new Android phones were recently announced at MWC 2016, making trading up all the more tempting. If you’re upgrading, here’s how to safely transfer your data. Whether it’s the LG G5, Samsung...
View ArticleSamsung’s Android web browser now lets you use ad blockers
With the latest update to Samsung Internet you can now install your choice of ad blocker on your tablet or smartphone. There’s a very good chance you have an ad blocker installed on your home computer...
View ArticleAndroid Marshmallow OS – why are we waiting?
Android’s latest OS, Marshmallow, was released last October so why are so many Android users still waiting for the new update? A new Android update is a well of possibilities – will it increase battery...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy S7 is out today with tempting new features
The Samsung Galaxy S7 release is upon us. We look at some of the most useful new features, including the ability to block nuisance calls, that could convince you to upgrade. Samsung hasn’t kept us...
View ArticleThe LG G5 is on sale today – innovations and accessories
LG’s latest flagsghip handset turned heads when it launched at Mobile World Congress. Now it’s on sale we look at what sets this phone apart from its rivals. Competing for attention at MWC isn’t easy...
View ArticleHTC 10 – first look review
The HTC 10 is the latest flagship phone from the Taiwanese manufacturer. Can its features give the 10 the edge in the Android market? HTC was a little quiet at Mobile World Congress this year. It...
View ArticleFairphone 2 – the ethical modular smartphone
You can replace any part of the modular Fairphone 2, including a damaged camera or dodgy charging port, but is this a gimmick or will modular phones catch on? Modern smartphones are fast, beautiful and...
View ArticleGalaxy S7 vs HTC 10 vs LG G5 – the latest Androids compared
Android users are spoilt for choice in 2016 with new flagship phones from LG, HTC and Samsung but how do they measure up against each other? It’s not often you can compare flagship smartphones to buses...
View ArticleAndroid Pay – does it beat Apple Pay?
Google’s answer to Apple Pay is out now but does Android Pay do anything to move contactless payments forward or is it just more of the same? Is there anything our mobile phones can’t do? In recent...
View ArticleThe most exciting announcements at Google I/O 2016
All eyes were on Google this week to see what the tech giant had been cooking up over the last year. Read on to see if the Google I/O announcements delivered or disappointed. Google I/O 2016 was the...
View ArticleHow Android apps will make Chromebooks even better
With sales on the up and over a million new Android apps soon to be available for them, are Chromebooks a viable alternative to a PC or Mac? It’s been a great 12 months for Chromebooks. They helped...
View ArticleIs the OnePlus 3 the best budget smartphone?
Is the OnePlus 3 the ideal smartphone for you? Read on to see if the £309 OnePlus handset has the chops to compete with Samsung and LG. The OnePlus3 smartphone boasts specs to match a Galaxy S7 at just...
View ArticleFive common tech myths debunked
If you’re buying new tech, don’t let marketing speak or rumours confuse you. We dispel five top tech myths so you know fact from fiction. Advice on buying and using tech is not exactly in short supply...
View ArticleHow Google Play’s Family Library could save you money
Following in Apple’s footsteps, Google now offers families the chance to share apps and media on Android devices – we tell you how. In an earlier blog post, we covered Apple’s Family Sharing – a way...
View ArticleWhy the OnePlus 3 is more expensive after the Brexit vote
It’s unclear how Brexit will affect prices long term but the OnePlus 3 will already cost you more because of the referendum result. We explain why. OnePlus is a Chinese smartphone manufacturer famed...
View ArticleTop five video recording apps for 2016
With hundreds of video recording apps available, we’ve selected five of the best to record you favourite holiday memories. We’ve rounded up our pick of the best video recording apps for preserving...
View ArticleBest tablets of IFA 2016
Can any of the new tablets launched at IFA 2016 knock the Apple iPad off its perch as the most popular tablet? Read our round-up to find out. When it comes to new tablets at the annual IFA tech...
View ArticleSamsung Gear S3 – IFA 2016 first look
Samsung’s not done with wearables yet. We had a go of the Gear S3 at IFA 2016 to see whether it has what it takes to make smartwatches a success. There were no prizes for guessing what Samsung was...
View ArticleBest smartphones of IFA 2016
Smartphone launches are usually the reserve of the Mobile World Conference in February, but IFA wasn’t short of exciting new handsets. Here’s our round up of the best we saw. At MWC earlier this year,...
View ArticleAmazon Dash scanner – first look review
Amazon’s Dash scanner is a handheld shopping assistant that lets you quickly add items to your basket, but is it any good? Read on for our verdict. Designed to complement its online food service,...
View ArticleBlackBerry to stop making handsets
It’s been a long time coming, but now it’s been confirmed: BlackBerry is to stop manufacturing its own smartphone handsets. This week BlackBerry announced that it will cease manufacturing its own...
View ArticleWill the new Sky VR app bring virtual reality to the masses?
Sky has unveiled its new mobile VR app, allowing smartphone users to explore interactive virtual worlds. But is VR technology here to stay or just a fad? Launched today, the Sky VR app for iOS and...
View ArticleHow to hide sensitive data on your mobile – iOS and Android
If you’re storing sensitive information on your phone or tablet, you might want that content hidden. Here’s how to hide files on your iOS or Android device. If you keep banking information or private...
View ArticleFive things to do with your old tablet
Here are five ways to give your old tablet a new lease of life and turn it into something practical, like a jukebox or baby monitor. Tablets have become so ubiquitous that it’s hard to believe that...
View ArticleThe best apps for Christmas shopping
If you’re buying online this Christmas, free shopping apps for iOS and Android can help. Here’s our pick of some of the best Christmas shopping apps. Christmas is right around the corner, and luckily...
View ArticleSoftware updates – why your tech could get left behind
You may have paid hundreds of pounds for a new piece of tech, but that doesn’t always mean it’ll be treated to updates forever. So what can you do about it? If you’ve picked up a new smartphone, tablet...
View ArticleFree financial apps to help you save money in 2017
If you’re trying to manage your cash more effectively this year, mobile apps can help track spending. Here we round up the most popular free money apps for iOS and Android. Now that the new year is...
View ArticleWhat is NFC and what can you do with it?
Is NFC a feature to look out for when it comes to buying a new smartphone? We explain what it is and how it can help you. Not every gadget that passes through our test lab has NFC tucked inside, so is...
View ArticleAndroid Wear 2.0 – what to expect from the new update
Android Wear 2.0 is almost here, but what will it improve? We round up the features to expect, including an improved Play Store and iOS support. A number of Android smartwatches are set to be treated...
View ArticleHow to switch between iOS and Android
If you decide to move from one OS to another, you’ll want to transfer your important files. Here’s how to move from Android to iOS and vice versa. There are so many smartphones on the market these days...
View ArticleDoro Liberto 825 – first look review
Are smartphones simple to use? For those unaccustomed to tapping, swiping and pinching, the answer is possibly not. That’s why Doro has designed the Doro Liberto 825. Using a smartphone is easy, right?...
View ArticleMotorola Moto G 3rd Gen vs OnePlus 2
Competition is fierce in the mobile phones market, especially among affordable Android phones. Find out how two key players compare, the OnePlus 2 and Motorola’s Moto G 3rd-Generation. Motorola...
View ArticleHow to keep your online photos private
We all like to share photos but are your sharing more than just an image? We explain how to keep your smartphone photos private. EXIF (exchangeable image file format) data is embedded in every photo...
View ArticleSmartphone buyer’s checklist – find out what we look for
Whether you’re shopping for an Apple iPhone or an Android mobile, we explain what to look for to get the best smartphone for you (and your wallet). There are hundreds of smartphones on the market,...
View ArticleTablet brands – how loyal are you?
Many of you are already on your second tablet. We investigated how loyal you are to the likes of Samsung, Google, Amazon and Apple in our tablet brand loyalty survey. Walk into any electrical store and...
View ArticleAndroid and Chrome OS – a case of Google combining forces
Android for smartphones and Chrome OS for Chromebooks look and feel very similar, but does this mean that Google will combine the two? We’ve previously answered your FAQs about Chromebooks, and we...
View ArticleTop five smartphone photo tips
Find out how to take a better quality photo on a smartphone with our five simple tips. The smartphone camera has changed the way we think about photography and they’re getting better all the time....
View ArticleHow to manage your phone contacts
Struggling to keep track of countless email addresses and phone contacts? We show you how to tidy up your contacts list. You may not think about all the contacts you’ve acquired, but if you’re an...
View ArticleBest Android Apps on Chrome OS
Android apps are coming to Chrome OS and we’ve picked the five best Android apps that have been ported across. Ever wanted to use some of your favourite Android smartphone apps on a Chromebook? If so,...
View ArticleGoogle Nexus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S
The long-awaited Google Nexus 9 is the new kid on the block when it comes to Android tablets, but how does it compare to other Android slates like the Samsung Tab S? The Nexus 9 (also known as the HTC...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Tab S tablets with AMOLED screen [video]
Samsung has announced a new range of tablets – the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and 10.5 – taking the fight to the iPad Air and iPad Mini 2. They’re already fighting like cat and dog over who has the best...
View ArticleAndroid L vs iOS8 – who is borrowing from who?
Both Google and Apple lay claim to plenty of ‘firsts’ when it comes to Android and iOS. But as the operating systems become more similar we look at who has been ‘borrowing’ features from who. Icons,...
View ArticleIFA 2014 – ASUS MeMo Pad 7 is a ‘clutch bag tablet’
ASUS announces the MeMo Pad 7 – another slim and light 7-inch Android tablet to compete with the Nexus 7s and Kindle Fires of this world. The ASUS MeMo Pad 7 ME572C is another slim and light 7-inch...
View ArticleOnePlus One – two weeks with the cut-price smartphone [video]
The OnePlus One smartphone packs in all the features of the best phones around, but at a fraction of the price. OnePlus is a fledgling Chinese company new to the smartphone scene. Its mission is to...
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