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How to watch Huawei Mate 40 launch live stream
Get all the news as it happens along with our expert analysis
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How to use Chat Bubbles in Android 11: Fix Facebook Messenger
New notification system is good but a little broken
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How to watch Nokia launch event live stream on 22 September
Tune in for a 'new chapter' in Nokia phones
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How to run Android apps in Windows
The feature within the Your Phone app is limited to Samsung phones
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How to get Android 11: Download and installation guide
At launch Android 11 is compatible with select Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme phones
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How to rewatch the Xiaomi Poco X3 launch
Watch Xiaomi's launch of its latest Poco phone right here
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Where are my hidden photos in iOS 14?
Apple has made a significant change to the Hidden folder in iOS 14
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How to scan QR codes on an iPhone or iPad
With track and trace systems live around the world, it's more important now than ever to know what to do with QR codes
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How to watch OnePlus’ New Beginnings documentary
You'll be able to watch the documentary in its entirety on Amazon Prime Video from 18 August
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How to get the Snapchat ‘Disney’ filter and cartoonise your pet
Turn your pup into a Pongo or Perdita
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How to watch the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra launch on 11 August
Expect a new Mi 10 with a supercharged camera
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How to get iMessage on Android
Want to use iMessage, but have an Android? We've got you covered.
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How to play YouTube in the background on Android
No extra app needed: this is how to listen to YouTube in the background
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How to screen share using Facebook Messenger on iPhone
Facebook has rolled out screen sharing functionality on the iPhone, iPad, Android and web
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How to rewatch the OnePlus Nord launch event
OnePlus' augmented reality launch was apparently a "world first"
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How to use widgets in iOS 14
Whether you've installed the beta or just curious, here's all you need to know about using widgets in iOS 14
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How to get Peacock TV on Android in the UK
Use our handy workaround to start streaming on NBC's new service
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How to watch YouTube using Picture-in-Picture on iPhone and iPad
You've installed the iOS 14 beta and realised the YouTube app doesn't support PiP – what are you to do? We've got a fix.
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How to change default apps on Android
We show you how to choose which apps Android defaults to for browsing, email, text and others
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How to video call on Android
Keep in touch with your friends and family by video calling on your Android device
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How to remove apps from the Home screen in iOS 14
You can remove apps from your Home screen without deleting them in iOS 14 – here's how.
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How to cast from Android
Here's a guide on how to beam your phone screen to your TV if you have an Android phone
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How to fix missing contacts on Android
Lost some of your contacts? Here's how to restore them on Android
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How to view desktop websites on Android
Drop the stripped-down mobile versions of websites on your Android browser
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How to manage app permissions on Android
Some Android apps can take liberties, which is why you should control what permissions they have
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How to watch the Hey Google Smart Home keynote live stream
Tune in to Google's Smart Home Summit keynote on 8 July to find out more about the latest smart home ecosystem developments
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How To Get AR Dinosaurs In Your Photos With Your Phone Camera
Take a photo or video of a Tyrannosaur in your garden with your kids (or dog).
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How to record calls on your iPhone
It might not be built into iOS, but there are ways to record incoming and outgoing calls on your iPhone
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How To Hide Photos In Android & Protect Private Pictures
Stop people accidentally seeing your private photos by creating secure folders in Android
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How to download apps on Android
Here are the ways you can install new apps on your Android phone or tablet
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How to create and view bookmarks in Android
Get to your favourite websites quickly by using bookmarks on Android
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How to hide files in Android
It's easy to make files and folders on your Android phone invisible to everyone except yourself
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How to back up contacts on Android
Keep your contacts safe by backing them up with Google's free app
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How to copy and paste on Android
Copying and pasting text is easy on Android. We show you how to master it.
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How to manage and delete Chrome Autofill data
Auto-fill can be useful, but if you're worried about privacy here's how you can delete or disable the data
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