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How to watch Apple launch new iPads today
Apple's first event of the year is happening later today, with the company's tablets set to take centre stage, and you can watch along live
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How to take a screenshot on Android
Android makes it easy to take a screenshot, regardless of the device you're using. Here are four ways to do it on your phone or tablet
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How to update Android
Regularly updating your Android devices is crucial to maintaining their security, and ensures you don't miss out on any new features
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How to summarise articles on your phone using AI
Recent Samsung flagships include a feature that can summarise any online article for you. Here's how to use it and the best alternatives
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How to do real-time call translation on your phone
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 devices come with a real-time call translation feature. Here’s how to use it, and what to do if you’ve got another device.
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How to show pictures from your phone on your TV
You don't have to put up with a tiny screen when showing other people your photos and videos – here's how to get them on your TV
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How to tell if your phone is fast charging
Whether you want to test a new charger or cable, or simply find out how good the bundled charger is, here's how to know if it's going quickly
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How to use Circle to Search on your phone
Selected Android smartphones can search Google for anything you circle on your screen. Here's how to get started and why it's worth using
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What is NFC and how do I turn it off?
Seeing a random N symbol in the status bar at the top of your phone? Here's what it is, what it does, and how to make it disappear
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How to recover files from an SD card for free
If you've accidentally deleted files from your SD card or it's stopped working, all hope is not lost. Here are some things to try
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How to make your own iPhone ringtone
Here's a detailed step-by-step guide on how to take any portion of a song and make it a ringtone for your iPhone for free
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Just bought a phone? Here's how to tell if it's new
Here's how to work out if you've bought a refurbished phone or not, and why refurbished models can offer good value
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How to properly charge a phone battery
Can you damage a phone's battery by charging it too often, or for too long? We round up the best battery care tips to keep your smartphone battery healthy for as long as possible
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How to secretly read a WhatsApp message without the sender knowing
Here are six ways to reduce the chances of someone knowing you've read a WhatsApp message
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How to reset an Android phone or tablet
Want to sell on an old Android device or sort out any problems it may be having? A reset can often work wonders
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How to factory reset your iPhone or iPad
If your iPhone or iPad is having trouble or you want to sell it on, a factory reset could be the answer. Here's a step-by-step guide on getting it done
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How to reset a Samsung phone or tablet
How to clear problems on your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet by giving it a reset, wether it's a soft reboot or full factory reset
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How to use your iPhone to get perfect laundry
If laundry care symbols might as well be hieroglyphs to you, there's an iPhone trick that'll decipher them. Here's how
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How to watch today's Samsung Galaxy S24 launch live
The Galaxy S24 series will be unveiled at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event in California today, and you can watch it live wherever you are
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