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6 things you didn't know your Google Pixel 10 Pro could do
Want to hear your own voice speaking fluent French or Spanish? The Pixel 10 Pro has all kinds of cool, hidden features. Use this guide to enjoy them
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I’m an iPhone expert – tweak these settings on your iPhone 17 now
Whether you're new to iPhones or a long-time user who's just bought any of the iPhone 17 models, these are the iOS 26 tricks that pros use
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Want to install Android 16 on an unsupported phone? Here's how
LineageOS 23 brings Android 16 with the latest security patches to over 100 older smartphones. Here's everything you need to know
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Come at me: The iPhone still does these 9 things better than an Android
Android phones can often provide more technical options, while the iPhone "just works". Here are the features that still work best on an iPhone
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I'm a Google Pixel expert – here are 9 ways to make your Pixel 10 even better
Bought a Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL or 10 Pro Fold? Use these tips and tricks to make Google's latest flagships even more capable
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How to set up a new Android phone
Got a new phone for Christmas? Here's our step-by-step guide to getting your Android device set up and ready to go
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10 Google Gemini prompts I use every week to make me more productive
Google Gemini can help you stay more productive and save countless hours of work. Try these prompts to boost your productivity
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How to activate this secret Wi-Fi menu on your Samsung Galaxy phone
Always good for surprises: Samsung smartphones have a hidden Wi-Fi menu that hardly anyone knows about. We show you what 'Connectivity Labs' can do in just a few clicks
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How to download the Android 16 QPR Beta 3 on your phone
Google has released Android 16 fully, but installing the beta is still the only way to get the major Material 3 Expressive design overhaul
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How to watch the Google I/O 2025 live stream
Google's I/O developer conference takes place 20-21 May. Here's how you can watch the keynote live stream for Android 16, Gemini and Pixel news
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Watch the Android 16 announcement live
Android is getting its own special show a week ahead of Google's I/O conference. Here's when and how to watch and what's in store
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How to get One UI 7 on your Samsung Galaxy phone
The One UI 7 rollout is set to resume, but you can already get the beta version on many recent Galaxy devices. Here's how to sign up for it
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How to make your phone vibrate
Learn how to make your phone vibrate for calls, messages, and notifications on both iPhone and Android
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Pixel 9 tips and tricks: 9 ways to get the most out of your phone
Whether you've got the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL or Pixel 9 Pro, these tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your Google phone
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How to stop Google from using your data for ads
Google monitors which apps you download on your phone to give you personalised recommendations. Here's how to stop it from having access
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iPhone 16 tips and tricks: How to get the most out of your 16 or 16 Pro
Apple's iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are brimming with power and an expanded feature set – here's how to make the most of them
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How to see a Wi-Fi password on Android
Learn how to view saved Wi-Fi passwords on Android devices with a step-by-step guide
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How to access SD card on Android
Having trouble tracking down files on the SD card in your Android smartphone? Follow these steps to quickly access the content on your expandable storage
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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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