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Pixel owners get big free upgrade in latest Pixel Feature Drop
If you own a Pixel phone, tablet, smartwatch or headphones, you're in for a treat with Google's latest update
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Surfshark launches an early Black Friday deal you don't want to miss
If you're looking for the perfect VPN service for you, Surfshark has just launched an early Black Friday deal with huge price cuts
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Get our favourite VPN amazingly cheap in these early Black Friday deals
For those looking for the right VPN or password manager, now is a great time to save with up to 74% off + additional months for free
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These are the phones getting Android 15 first
The mass rollout of Android 15 is already underway and, as usual, Google's Pixel phones are first in line for the big update
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Android may soon be able to run Linux apps easily
Newly-spotted commits in Android's open source code point to an easy-to-download Linux VM available from the Settings menu.
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Do I need antivirus on an iPad or iPhone?
Is an antivirus app essential for iPhones and iPads? While they may not be as vulnerable as Android devices, you should consider protecting your devices
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WhatsApp users, get ready for a free customisation upgrade
The WhatsApp app looks largely the same for everyone, but a new update rolling out to Android phones will change that
How-To
How to get your deleted photos back on Android
Deleting photos on your mobile phone doesn't have to be a disaster. Here's how to rescue them – if you use Google Photos
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The iPhone might finally get one of its most requested features
Ever given someone your iPhone and winced as they accessed all your personal stuff? Apple's new patent would solve this problem
Best Picks
The best Switch games 2024
The Nintendo Switch has some amazing games from classics such as Mario to newer titles like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
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Time to update: iOS 18.0.1 contains important bug fixes
The latest software for your iPhone is here and here's why you should upgrade and how to download it
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Android or iPhone? How to decide which is right for you
When buying a new smartphone, software will be your first decision. Here's how to figure out if Android or iOS is best suited to you
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US judge forces Google to let third-party app stores on the Play Store
If the injunction stands, Google will be forced to let companies like Epic and Amazon distribute their own stores, and all developers will have alternatives to Google for in-app purchases.
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Amazon Prime 'Big Deal Days' ends today, shop the 120+ best tech offers
Amazon's third big sales event of the year is here, and we are curating the top tech discounts for Prime members
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Apple Intelligence exact release date leaked and it's almost November
Apple Intelligence is a Google Gemini rival, but what can it do? And will your device be upgraded?
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YouTube Shorts won't be quite so short soon
You'll soon be able to create much longer short-form videos on the site, though the limit will still be well behind main rival TikTok
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Some Samsung Galaxy phones bootloop after latest update
Various models of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 are getting borked, and the only fix appears to be a factory reset, wiping out user data.
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Video calls in Whatsapp will soon offer filters and backgrounds
You don't have to worry about how tidy your room is before jumping onto a video call
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Samsung's Galaxy A16 to set new standard for software support
The Galaxy A16 and A16 5G are both expected later this year, complete with an improved commitment to updates that beats all rivals
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