Latest Apple How-To
- 10 October 2013
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How-Tos: Call 0845, 0870 and 0800 numbers free from your mobile
It's that annoying moment when you need to call a helpline or similar from your mobile but you'll be charged extortionate amounts for it. Here's how to call 0845, 0870 and 0800 numbers free from your mobile. UPDATED: 10th October
- 09 October 2013
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How-Tos: Create a group of contacts on your iPhone
Creating groups of contacts isn't quite as easy as it should be on the iPhone or iPad. We explain how to do it. UPDATED: 9th October 2013
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How-Tos: How to send group texts from Android and iPhone
When you need to broadcast the same message quickly to lots of people, sending a group text message is often the best way. It's not difficult to do this – we show you how on Android and iPhone.
- 05 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to fix iMessage in iOS 7
How to fix iMessage if it's not working for you any more in iOS 7.
- 04 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to optimise battery life on a MacBook
Here's where we show you how you can optimise battery life on a MacBook though, to get the longest unplugged runtime.
- 26 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to block a number on an iPhone
We would all like the ability not to be contacted from certain numbers. Perhaps you are receiving nuisance calls from PPI firms, or an ex just won't leave you alone. You can block each call as it comes in, of course, but how can you block that number forever? Here's how to block a number on an iPhone in iOS 7 or iOS 6.
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How-Tos: How to close apps in iOS 7
iOS 7 isn’t simply a bunch of new icon designs. Apple changed the way quite a few features work, including multitasking. Here’s how to close apps on and iPhone or iPad in iOS 7.
- 23 September 2013
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How-Tos: Beyond Siri: Dictation tricks for the iPhone and iPad
You're probably familiar with using Siri to make calls on your iPhone, as well as to open apps on your iOS device, get information, and set up appointments. But you may be less familiar with iOS's other dictation feature, the one that lets you talk to your iOS device while it converts your words into text.
- 18 September 2013
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How-Tos: How to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod to iOS 7
iOS 7 is here. Here's everything you need to know about updating your iPhone 4, 4S, 5, iPad 2, iPad with Retina screen and fifth-generation iPod touch to the latest software. Updated: 18th September
- 12 September 2013
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How-Tos: Twitter apps for TweetDeck users
The TweetDeck app has been discontinued, so we explain which Twitter apps to get for Android and iPhone.
- 10 September 2013
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How-Tos: Watch Apple's iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C launch
Apple is expected to announced the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C tonight and here's how you can get live coverage.
- 29 July 2013
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How-Tos: Make an image from the web your iPad wallpaper
Seen a photo online that you want to be your wallpaper on your iPad? Here’s how to make it happen
- 26 July 2013
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How-Tos: Getting fit with iOS: How your iPad and iPhone can help you shed pounds
Fifty pounds. Lose 50 pounds, the doctor told me, and then we can start to talk about taking the kinds of steps that'll make you happy and healthy for the long term.
- 19 July 2013
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How-Tos: Bugs & Fixes: Resolving an iPhone camera dust-up
A few weeks ago, a small irregularly-shaped object began appearing in all of the photos and videos taken with my iPhone 5. As the object was always in the same location on an image, I assumed this meant some sort of dust had gotten stuck on the exterior of the lens.
- 18 July 2013
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How-Tos: Taking the iPhone abroad? Avoid data roaming charges
It's time to pack your suitcase and go on vacation, or away on business. Don't forget your iPhone or Android phone - but do read our Top 10 tips for saving money on smartphone data-roaming charges.
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How-Tos: How to save Google Maps offline
If you don't have internet access but need to find your way around town here's a great tip for downloading and using offline Google Maps on your iPhone, iPad or Android.
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How-Tos: Get live coverage of The Ashes 2013 cricket
The Ashes 2013 test cricket series is England vs Australia at its best. Here's how to get live coverage of The Ashes on TV, radio and alternative methods.
- 17 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to use Find My iPhone
Find my iPhone works with the iPad and iPod touch as well, and can be used to track down your missing iOS device. We show you step-by-step how to set up and use it.
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How-Tos: Sync your iPhone and iPad using iTunes
As more and more of our data moves to Apple's iCloud and other server-based services, it's hard to believe that just a few years ago we relied solely on iTunes to keep our devices up-to-date with our content libraries. Even though iTunes' role in managing iOS devices has diminished, Apple hasn't completely abandoned syncing. Here's a guide to doing it right.
- 10 July 2013
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How-Tos: How to print from your iPhone and iPad
We explain four different ways to print from your iPhone or iPad, including how to turn your old printer into an AirPrint-compatible one, plus how to set up a printer to work with Google Cloud Print.
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iPad mini with Retina display review: hands on with the new iPad mini
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to block a number on an iPhone in iOS 7, iOS 6
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How to transfer files and apps from Android phone, Android tablet to SD card
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