Latest Smartphones How-To
- 05 November 2013
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How-Tos: How to get BBM on iPhone and iPad
It's now possible to download BlackBerry Messenger onto your iPhone. Read on to find out how to get BBM on your iPhone and iPad.
- 31 October 2013
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How-Tos: Restore deleted text messages on iPhone
We show you three ways to restore text messages you deleted from your iPhone.
- 29 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to connect printer to iPad or iPhone
We explain how to print from an iPhone or an iPad using AirPrint, and via third-party printer apps.
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How-Tos: Have I been blocked in iOS 7
Have I been blocked in iOS 7? Here's how to tell if someone has blocked your number on their iOS 7 iPhone.
- 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: 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.
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How-Tos: What is NFC? How NFC works and what it does
Your phone may or may not have a feature called 'NFC'. But what is NFC, and for what is it used? We explain all in our bluffer's guide to NFC.
- 08 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to change your email signature on your smartphone
Does the world really need to know that every email you write was "Sent from my HTC One™ X, an AT&T; 4G LTE smartphone"? Probably not. Aside from turning you into a free marketing tool, it will give your friends fodder to tease you over your choice of handset or carrier. Plus, it makes you look like a noob that doesn't have control over their email. These annoying signatures are easy to change, though, if you know where to look.
- 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 take a screenshot on Android phones
Here's where we show you how to take a screenshot on any Android phone, including the Samsung Galaxy S3/S4, HTC One, Xperia Z/Z1 and many more. Keep reading to find out how to take a screen shot on an Android smartphone.
- 03 October 2013
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How-Tos: How to unfreeze a frozen phone
You may not think of your smartphone as a computer, but it's just as much of one as a laptop or desktop. With it come some very typical computer problems--crashes and freezes. A lot of the time, the fixes to these sorts of issues, while simple, aren't immediately obvious. The next time your iOS or Android phone crashes or freezes, try these tips.
- 01 October 2013
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How-Tos: Tech Jargon Buster
Each month we explain technology terms in plain English. Here's our updated A-Z of technology jargon explained.
- 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.
- 19 September 2013
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How-Tos: Easy ways to protect your Android phone
Your Android phone not only enables you to do nearly everything online, but also allows you to carry your life in your pocket. Although having all that information in a single location and always on hand may be especially convenient, it makes for an appealing target to thieves and hackers. But you're not defenseless: You can take a number of steps and precautions to ensure that your stuff stays safe.
- 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
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How-Tos: How to clean your gadgets
When was the last time you cleaned your keyboard or disinfected your smartphone? Jim Martin explains how to safely sanitise all your gadgets.
- 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.
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How-Tos: Rotate videos shot on smartphone
How to rotate video clips that come out upside-down. And how to shoot video on your phone the right way around.
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14 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5S comparison review: Google and Apple flagship smartphone meet
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New Nexus 10 2 (2013) vs iPad Air specs comparison review; how do Google & Apple tablets compare?
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Nexus 10 2 (2013) release date, price and spec rumours
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Nexus 10 2 (2013) release date, price and spec rumours
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Google Nexus 5 UK release date, UK price, photos, video and specs: what you need to know about Nexus 5
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Nokia Lumia 1520 release date, price and specs UK
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 be launched?
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PS4 release date, specs and its backwards compatibility issues: What you need to know about the PlayStation 4
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5S comparison review: Google and Apple flagship smartphone meet
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New Nexus 10 2 (2013) vs iPad Air specs comparison review; how do Google & Apple tablets compare?
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LeapPad Ultra review – hands-on with LeapFrog's latest kids tablet
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Argos MyTablet vs Tesco Hudl comparison review: The battle of the budget tablets
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to remove Bitstrips from Facebook: Hide Bitstrip comics from your Facebook news feed
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to block a number on an iPhone in iOS 7, iOS 6
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