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How to Fix a Phone that Won’t Charge
So, that awesome smart phone of yours has suddenly decided that it doesn't want to drink its juice? A phone that doesn't charge is a very common problem, and whilst you might be panicking, there's a good chance that you don't need to buy a new phone. There are really two problems here, though the solutions are pretty much the same. Maybe your phone just won't charge at all. Or maybe it charges so slowly that it's using up the juice before it can get stocked up for later. Whatever your problem, you might want to try some of these simple fixes before rushing out to buy a brand new smart phone…
Google Play Store Errors (and how to fix them)
The Google Play Store is packed full of awesome apps, many of which you'll want to download. However, the store isn't without its bugs. If you've ever had the frustrating experience of finding a great app, trying to download it, and then getting an error code and no download, you'll know what we're talking about. Fortunately, for most of the common error codes there are work arounds, which mean that you don't have to miss out on that app that you want so desperately. We're here to tell you how to fix the most popular error codes, so you can always have the apps that you want.
Getting Rid of Android Bloatware
If you've just picked up a new Android phone, then you might have noticed that there are already a fair few apps on it. Since you haven't had a chance to connect to the Google Play Store to download your faves yet, you might be a little confused about these instant apps. This is what we call bloatware, and we're going to be taking a look at what it is, why you might not want it, and how to get rid of it. So if you're looking to improve your phone's performance and free up some memory space, keep reading!
Screen Protectors: Glass vs. Plastic
A new smart phone is a big investment, and an investment that you'll want to protect as much as possible. After all, no one wants to throw down £500 or more only to end up with an unusable device. One of the most common protective measures taken for smart phones is a screen protector, but as of recently, you have a choice. There are now two different styles of screen protection available, one glass and one plastic. So which is going to be your best bet? We're taking a look at the ins and outs of both so you can make a good decision!
The Best Android Phones for Battery Life
Battery life can be the bane of a phone owners existence. And if you're sick of constantly running to find the nearest power socket every ten minutes, then today's blog is for you. There are solutions to bad battery life, including things like going into airplane mode, or buying a battery case that will give your phone more juice. But if you want great battery life out of the box, then you're going to need to buy the best phone for the job. We're taking a look at which phone models have the best batteries, and the results might not be quite what you expect…
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.
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.
Introducing Present Drop (or Groo’s New Job) – Win an iPhone 6S For Christmas
Christmas is coming and… we've got a problem here at Tiger Mobiles. See, Santa obviously needs a roof to land on and, well, we've been having some issues with ours. Rain isn't a problem, since we just send an intern around with buckets, but the weight of Santa, nine reindeer and a sleigh full of presents could result in a very messy (and traumatising) disaster.
