How to turn off Google Assistant on your Android phone or tablet By Tom Bedford last updated 30 September 24 If you're sick of accidentally summoning Google Assistant all the time, or want it gone for whatever reason, follow these steps.
How to disable Amber alerts on an Android phone By Jamie Richards published 2 November 24 Here’s how to switch off Amber alerts and other emergency alerts on your Android smartphone.
How to hotspot from an Android phone By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 30 December 23 Got a data signal on your phone, but no Wi-Fi for your laptop? Create a mobile hotspot to solve your problem!
How to dispose of an inflated phone battery By Jamie Richards published 10 October 24 Swollen phone batteries can be dangerous; here's how to dispose of them safely.
How to print text messages from Android phones By Tom Bedford published 14 October 24 Here's our guide looking at three ways to print text messages from an Android phone, ensuring that you'll have options.
How to transfer data from Android to Android By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 24 July 24 Learn how to transfer your data from Android to Android so you can move to a new phone without losing anything
Quick! Disable these Android features to boost your battery life By Tom Bedford published 11 June 25 I've selected a slew of tweaks you can do to get more battery life out of your Android phone.
How to use Gemini on Android By Chris Hall published 6 June 25 Here's how to get Google’s AI Gemini working on your Android phone.
How to check if your phone supports eSIM By Sead Fadilpašić last updated 4 February 25 eSIM adoption is growing rapidly and increasingly creeping into mid-range and low-end smartphones. Within the next decade, expect common smartphones to start having eSIMs.
What is Bluetooth? By Allisa James last updated 17 April 24 Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about the wireless communication protocol that most of us use every day.
How to transfer WhatsApp chats to a new phone By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 28 January 24 Learn how to use the chat transfer feature of WhatsApp to move to a new handset.
How to block a number on Android By Josephine Watson last updated 8 December 23 Receiving calls from an unknown or harassing number is never pleasant, so it's useful to know how to block a number from calling your iPhone
How to optimize your phone for games so you can thrash noobs and be the GOAT By Emma Street published 25 July 24 Unlock your phone's full gaming potential with this step-by-step guide.
How to root an Android phone By Andrew Williams last updated 10 October 24 Rooting your Android phone unlocks new apps, software and features. Here's how to do it.
Here's how to program the iPhone 15 Pro Action Button to trigger ChatGPT and make you look smarter By Lance Ulanoff published 16 November 23 This is how you program a shortcut and your iPhone 15 Pro Action Button to trigger the start of a ChatGPT query or conversation
How to find your phone number By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 8 March 24 If your memory fails you, there is a quick and easy way to get a reminder of your phone number.
How to tell which iPhone you have By Karen Freeman published 15 October 24 There are so many iPhone models, it can be confusing to remember which one you've got in your hands. Luckily, it's easy to find out in just a couple of taps.
How to erase an Android phone By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson published 18 February 24 If you’re selling your old phone after upgrading, here’s how to delete everything from it for security and privacy
How to send satellite messages on iPhone By Alex Blake, Axel Metz last updated 31 October 24 Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite and Messages via Satellite features could help you communicate in areas without a phone signal; here's how to use them.
How to get water out of a phone, and hopefully save it from oblivion By Emma Street published 18 August 24 Give your phone the best chance of rescue after getting submerged with our easy-to-follow guide.
How to turn off Google Gemini on your Pixel phone, and return to Google Assistant By Lloyd Coombes published 6 March 25 Not enjoying your chats with Google Gemini? You can swap back to Google Assistant with ease — here's how.
Google Podcast shuts down on April 2 – and here's what you can do about it By Cesar Cadenas published 1 April 24 Google is giving podcast listeners a way to migrate your data over to YouTube Music or a supporting third-party service.
How to send pictures from iPhone to Android By Tom Bedford published 15 October 24 Here's our guide looking at three ways to send pictures and photos from an iPhone to an Android phone.
Every tap, every message – how to stop your smartphone spying on you By Stuart Burns published 31 January 25 Smartphones spying on us isn't anything new – but how deep does it go, and how can you prevent it? Here's what you need to know.
How to uninstall apps on Android By Emma Street published 25 December 24 Three ways to remove unused apps from your Android phone
How to print from Android By Efosa Udinmwen published 16 October 24 Streamline your workflow with Android printing
How to find your Wi-Fi password on iPhone and Android By Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson last updated 1 October 24 We break down how to find your Wi-Fi password on iPhone and Android, with troubleshooting tips if things go wrong.
How to turn off your iPhone By Tom Bedford, Michael Hicks last updated 2 October 24 Here's how to turn off your iPhone, with multiple methods that'll power down your smartphone.
How to add ChatGPT or Gemini voice mode to your iPhone Action button (while you wait for Siri's big upgrade) By Graham Barlow published 20 March 25 If you're tired of Siri you can add ChatGPT or Gemini to your iPhone’s Action button with ease.
Got a new phone for Christmas? Here's how to protect it By Olivia Powell published 26 December 23 TechRadar's experts have compiled a list of the top 3 VPNs, antivirus software, and password managers for securing your new phone