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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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WhatsApp will finally let you call people without saving their number soon
Frustrated by WhatsApp's insistence that you save contacts before being able to call them? That looks set to change soon
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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The 10 best new features coming in Android 15
Android 15 is coming later this year, and Google has already revealed plenty of exciting features that are on the way
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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
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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
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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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All Google Photos users are getting previously Pixel-exclusive features
Anyone using an iOS or Android device access them by simply downloading the Google Photos app, but there’s a catch
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This endlessly useful Android app is free for a limited time
An extremely practical Android app is now available to download for free on Google Play but only for a short time
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WhatsApp: Changes to the popular messenger from 11 April
New terms of use and privacy policy is about to kick in. Find out what is changing and how you can accept the new terms here
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Google I/O 2024 date is confirmed – here's what to expect
Google usually launches a new version of Android at its developer conference keynote, but also new hardware
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We bought multiple items to see if the TikTok Shop is safe
There's now a TikTok shop for products that appear in videos and much more. We explain what it's about and if it's safe to use
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Amazon's big spring sale is here and these are the best tech deals
It's known as 'Spring Deal Days' in the UK and 'Big Spring Sale' in the US, and we've shopped and verified the best deals on tech
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