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Making the Most of That SD Card Slot
If you’re an Android user, then chances are that your phone has an SD card slot. However, this is a feature that a lot of people ignore, simply because they don’t think about the benefits of using it! We’re taking a look at all you need to know about SD cards, and how to make the most of them, making your life easier (and your phone faster!).
Why Wait? The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Launch
A newly launched phone is pretty exciting, as anyone in the line outside a mobile operator on the day the new iPhone release is due will tell you. A new launch generally means a new, top of the line phone, with new tech, new specs, and powerful performance. But should you really buy that phone on the day that it’s launched? Or should you hold off and bide your time? We’re taking a look at the pros and cons of getting that phone immediately, and why it might be better to have a little patience…
What Does Samsung’s New VR Gear Mean for You?
Are you ready for the next generation of smart phone accessories? Just weeks ago, Samsung announced that their new VR Gear would be on sale by the end of the year, with US consumer prices being as low as $99. But wait, what is the VR Gear? Why would you want one? Get ready to have your mind blown, because this is the coolest mobile development we’ve seen since the touch screen!
Smartphone Security Guidance
You likely use it multiple times a day, but is it safe and secure? From apps to email to accessing your bank online, here are some of the best ways to secure your smartphone.
iOS9 Tips and Tricks
Updated to the new iOS9 on your Apple device? Or maybe you’re lucky enough to have got your hands on one of the new iPhone 6S models. The new operating system update has some pretty nifty new features, as well as some cool hidden tricks up its sleeve. If you want to make the most of your device then we’ve got all you need to know with the best iOS9 tips and tricks. Keep reading and you’ll be a power user in no time!
Forgotten Your Phone Code? Here’s What to Do
Putting a passcode on your phone is generally considered a good thing to do. With most of us keeping a whole bunch of personal information on our smart phones the last thing we want is for someone else to be able to get into our mobile. But what happens if you’ve forgotten your code? We’re taking a look at what your options are (and not all of them include losing all your data!).
The Mysteries of the Google Settings App
If you’re an Android user then chances are that your phone is currently hiding a little secret from you. No, not a virus, we mean a helpful secret. In 2013 Google automatically began adding a little app called Google Settings to Android devices, and since then regular updates have added more and more functions to the app. Not only is this an app that most people aren’t making the most of, it’s one that many people don’t even know that they have. So we’re taking a look at that mysterious Google Settings App to see just what exactly it can do for you.
Head to Head: Extreme Budget Phones
Just how low can we go? That’s our question today. There are tons of great, high powered, and expensive smart phones on the market. But we’re interested in just how much you don’t have to spend. Can you get a decent, touch screen smart phone for £50? We’re here to find out. In our latest head to head competition, we’re pitting three phones against each other to find out which is best. And… they all cost £50 or less. Think you can’t afford a new phone? Think again…
Android App Permissions: What Are You Agreeing To?
Most of us like to kit out our smart phones with a full list of useful (or entertaining) apps, and most of us Android users do this by downloading apps through Google Play. You might have noticed that whenever you download a new app (and sometimes when you’re downloading an update) you get an App Permissions screen. Many of us just click yes without thinking, but you might be agreeing to something that you don’t want. That’s why we’re taking a look at those app permissions and what exactly they mean.
