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How-To
How to clear cache on Android
If you've deleted everything you can think of and still Android says it has "insufficient storage available", deleting cached files may help
How-To
How to stop pop-up ads on a Samsung phone
Tired of seeing pop-up ads on your Samsung smartphone? Here, we'll show you how to get rid of them, regardless of which browser you're using
How-To
How to clear cookies on Android
Don't want cookies taking up space on your device or tracking your browsing? Here, we show you how to clear cookies on your Android smartphone
How-To
Why does my phone say no SIM?
Has your phone started showing that you've got "No SIM" even if you have? Here are some things you can try to solve the problem
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Samsung Galaxy S24+ review
The Galaxy S24+ is the best Samsung phone if you don't need the S Pen stylus, combining looks, performance and features on all versions
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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
News
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
Reviews
Motorola Edge 50 Pro review
With a sleek design, a great display, and rapid charging, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro is a very appealing mid-range smartphone purchase
Opinion
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
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G review
With improved materials, a larger screen and faster performance, Samsung attempts to class up its mid-range smartphone offering. Here's our full review
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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
Opinion
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
How-To
How to take a screenshot on Android
Android makes it easy to take a screenshot, regardless of the device you're using. Here are four ways to do it on your phone or tablet
How-To
How to update Android
Regularly updating your Android devices is crucial to maintaining their security, and ensures you don't miss out on any new features
How-To
Want to make the viral TikTok stacked emojis? Here's how
What are stacked emojis and how do you make and send them? We have all the answers here
Reviews
Nubia Flip 5G review
The Nubia Flip 5G is a foldable available for under £500/$500. If you're considering buying one, here's the pros and cons of this handset
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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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What is Android?
Heard people talking about Android? Here's what they're referring to, how it's different from the iPhone, and why you might be interested in it
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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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What age should you give your child their first phone?
Your guide to deciding when is the right time to buy your kids a phone and what type of a phone will prove to be the best choice
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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
News
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold FE might feature the brand new Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
The latest rumours indicate that Samsung will introduce the FE variant to the Galaxy Z Fold series. The first of these could appear alongside the Z Fold 6
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Samsung might unveil the Galaxy Z Flip FE this year
The latest rumours indicate that Samsung will introduce the FE variant to the Galaxy Z Flip series. The first of these could appear alongside the Z Flip 6
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The first Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 devices may have been revealed
Qualcomm's next flagship chipset could be a big step forward for Android phone performance, but still improve power efficiency at the same time
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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
News
HMD's first own-branded phones are fully user-repairable, but there's a catch
The company behind years of Nokia phones has begun making handsets of its own, and all three new Pulse devices look like compelling budget options
How-To
How to summarise articles on your phone using AI
Recent Samsung flagships include a feature that can summarise any online article for you. Here's how to use it and the best alternatives
How-To
How to do real-time call translation on your phone
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 devices come with a real-time call translation feature. Here’s how to use it, and what to do if you’ve got another device.
News
Sonos users will soon get an excellent free upgrade
If you've got a Sonos speaker (or multiple) in your house, then next month you'll be getting some new features to make controls a lot simpler and cleaner
How-To
How to show pictures from your phone on your TV
You don't have to put up with a tiny screen when showing other people your photos and videos – here's how to get them on your TV
News
WhatsApp: Future updates will add contact notes and favourites management
In the latest WhatsApp beta update, the developers have once again made some improvements to the popular messenger – find out what's coming
News
Samsung’s next flagship chipset might enable even better Galaxy AI
The Exynos 2500 is likely to power the Galaxy S25 series in some markets, and it could bring improvements to performance and artificial intelligence
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What is Google’s Find My Device network and how does it work?
Google has revamped its Find My Device network for Android devices, making it the most obvious alternative to Apple’s Find My Network for iPhones and AirTags
How-To
How to tell if your phone is fast charging
Whether you want to test a new charger or cable, or simply find out how good the bundled charger is, here's how to know if it's going quickly
Best Picks
The best Xiaomi phone 2024
Xiaomi is known for its competitive Android smartphones – here are the best models we've tested, including ones from Poco, Redmi, and Black Shark
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The smartphones you should buy if you want AI features
2024 is the year of AI, and these smartphones are already putting artificial intelligence to good use
Reviews
Xiaomi 14 Ultra review
In the 14 Ultra, Xiaomi has made one of the outright best phones money can buy, but you have to be all in on photography to make it worth it
How-To
How to use Circle to Search on your phone
Selected Android smartphones can search Google for anything you circle on your screen. Here's how to get started and why it's worth using
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The best upcoming phones in the UK and US in 2024
The first few months of the year have seen plenty of big smartphone launches, and lots more are expected between now and the end of December
News
Android 15 will automatically re-enable Bluetooth after you switch it off
24 hours after switching off Bluetooth, devices running Android 15 will turn it back on automatically
Reviews
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (4G) review
The 4G version of the Redmi Note 13 offers a lot for not much money, but it's not just 5G that you miss out on compared to the 5G model
News
WhatsApp: New filters for chat messages saves a lot of time
Whatsapp is now offering a new filter function for its chats. This new feature, which has long been requested by many users, saves a lot of time.
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Samsung's new AI features are coming to even more Galaxy devices
One UI 6.1, complete with Galaxy AI features, has arrived on many recent Samsung devices, and it'll be available on more phones and tablets soon
Opinion
It might be a great phone, but Motorola’s Edge 50 Ultra doesn’t deserve its name
The Edge 50 Ultra is a clear step down from ‘Ultra’ phones by Samsung, Xiaomi and Oppo on paper, and I can't see how extended usage will change that
Best Picks
The best USB-C & Thunderbolt cables for 2024
USB-C cables are not all the same. Here's what to look for.
Reviews
Should you buy the Nothing Phone (2) or save money and just get the Phone (2a)? Here’s our verdict
Nothing is trying to conquer the mid-range market with both the Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) – does the cheaper phone offer everything you’re looking for?
Reviews
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra review
The 11 Ultra is a lot like Asus' own ROG Phone 8 Pro gaming phone, meaning it loses some of the appeal of earlier Zenfone handsets
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Asus' big-screen Zenfone 11 Ultra is on sale now
The Zenfone brand has long been associated with compact phones, but the new Zenfone 11 Ultra is anything but
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What is an IP rating and what does it mean for my smartphone?
When it comes to water and dust resistance, an IP rating is important. Here's what all the different numbers mean for a smartphone
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