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How to remove virus from Android phone or tablet
Viruses on Android are rare, but exist. Here's a simple way to remove a virus from Android, plus how to avoid Gunpoder and more
Reviews
UMI eMax review: Blistering performance at an unrivalled price
The most powerful UMI phone we've seen yet, the eMax is bigger and better than all the rest – but just as affordable
How-To
How to use the new Continuum feature in Windows 10
The new Continuum feature in Windows 10 means you'll always have the right interface for your device.
Reviews
EE Harrier Mini budget 4G phone review: Superb value at £99
Replacing the Kestrel as EE's own-brand budget 4G phone, the EE Harrier Mini is little brother to the EE Harrier. Is it any good?
Reviews
EE Harrier review: 4G and a full-HD screen under £200
With 4G and a large full-HD screen under £200 the EE Harrier is good value. But it's difficult to get excited about this phone
Reviews
UMI Hammer review: Cheap but tough budget phone
A virtually indestructible phone with 4G connectivity and easily swappable ROMs, the UMI Hammer is a bargain at under £100
Reviews
Vodafone Smart Prime 6 review
We review Vodafone's budget 4G enabled smartphone, the Vodafone Smart Prime 6.
Reviews
iOS 9 vs Android M | New features in iOS & Android
It's the only iOS 9 vs Android M comparison you need in order to decide between iPhone and Android
How-To
Spring clean your smartphone
Make your smartphone feel as good as new by clearing out junk and tweaking a few simple settings
How-To
How to take a screenshot on Android phones, tablets
Learn how to capture your Android phone's screen
Reviews
Honor 6 Plus 5.5in smartphone review
Honor has partnered with Three to bring this excellent mid-range smartphone to the UK market, and we think it's one to watch.
How-To
How to switch off notifications in Facebook Messenger
How to mute notification alerts in Facebook Messenger without leaving the conversation
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Ubuntu phone release date, price and specs
There's a new Ubuntu phone and it's bigger and better than the original
How-To
How to disable notifications in Android
We show you how to clear app notifications, and how to clear software notifications in Android
How-To
How to block private numbers on your phone
Blocking hidden numbers is easy on some phones: here are some tips on how to do it
News
Everything you need to know about Google Photos
Google has announced a cross platform photo and video app that'll back up your entire library for free.
How-To
How to avoid the iPhone crash prank
A newly discovered bug means anyone can send you a string of characters that'll crash your iPhone. Here's how to stop them.
Reviews
Bluboo X6 review: The £90 4G phone with a fingerprint scanner
The Bluboo X6 is a 4G LTE Android KitKat phablet with a fingerprint scanner that costs just £90 from Geekbuying. Is it a deal?
How-To
How to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone
Four simple ways to move contacts from Android to iPhone
Reviews
Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Xperia Z3+ comparison: What’s the difference?
Sony's just unveiled the UK version of its Xperia Z4, successor to the Z3. We find out what's new in the Sony Xperia Z3+
Reviews
iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 review: Best of Android vs best of Apple
Samsung has unveiled its iPhone killer for 2015, but how does the new Galaxy flagship stack up against Apple's might iPhone 6?
Reviews
Alcatel OneTouch Idol X+ review
Can Alcatel OneTouch take on and beat the likes of Google, Huawei, Motorola and ZTE?
News
Sony Xperia Z4 UK release date, price & specs
The Xperia Z4 is here, but here is Japan-only. Us Brits will be getting a Z3+ though
How-To
How to stop pop-up ads on Android
Make your Android phone surf faster, and save money, by blocking pop-up ads
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs HTC One M9 comparison review
Two new flagship phones were announced by Samsung and HTC at this year's MWC, but which is best?
How-To
How to transfer files between PC, Mac and Android
There are several ways to transfer files between PC, Mac and Android, but for a simple solution we like this Inateck HB4009
Reviews
LG G4 vs Sony Xperia Z4 (Z3+) comparison
Sony may have the more powerful phone, but the LG G4 is an all-rounder
How-To
How to delete photos from your iPhone in iOS 8
Want to delete photos from your iPhone? Here, we show you how to clean all photos from an iPhone or iPad, including photos stored in iCloud.
How-To
How to install Ubuntu Touch on your Android phone or tablet
If you want to try Ubuntu for devices for yourself, here’s how to do it.
Reviews
BlackBerry Classic review
Come for the compact build and hardware qwerty keyboard, stay for the all-round communicative excellence
How-To
How to sync Google services with Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone doesn't support Google apps, but you can get the best of both worlds by synching Google services with Windows Phone
Reviews
Microsoft Lumia 640 review: The Moto G of the Windows world
Microsoft does budget phones incredibly well, as it proves once again with the Lumia 640 budget Windows Phone
How-To
How to save a Gmail attachment on Android
Don't just preview your attachment, save it for keeps
How-To
How to fix Android’s “insufficient storage available” error message
Clear your Android device's cache and install apps once again
Reviews
LG G4 vs iPhone 6 comparison
Apple's iPhone 6 goes head-to-head with the new LG G4 – which is best? We help you decide.
How-To
Restore deleted text messages on iPhone
3 ways to recover SMS messages you deleted from an iPhone
How-To
Unlock phone: How to use any SIM in your phone
How to use any SIM in your iPhone, Android or Windows Phone
How-To
How to update Android OS
A one-size-fits-all guide to updating your device to a newer version of Android
Reviews
Kingzone Z1 review: The fastest phone you’ll find below £200
A sub-£200 Android phone with very good performance and a fingerprint scanner
How-To
What is NFC? Uses of NFC | How to use NFC on your smartphone
We explain Near Field Communications: what it is, what it does, and what it could do for you. Our guide to NFC
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