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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 itNews
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 soonFeature
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 youFeature
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 iMessageNews
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 cleanerNews
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 comingNews
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 AirTagsFeature
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 wayNews
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 automaticallyNews
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.Updated
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 soonFeature
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 smartphoneNews
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 catchNews
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 timeNews
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 hereNews
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 hardwareFeature
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 useUpdated
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 techDeal
Our favourite antivirus is 80% off right now
This amazing deal gets you Norton 360 Deluxe for a fraction of its regular full priceDeal