Safari profiles in iOS 17 are a game-changer — here's how to set them up By Richard Priday last updated 5 September 23 Setting up Safari profiles in iOS 17 lets you sort your tabs and favorite pages more easily, so it's well worth setting up. This guide will show you how.
How to create a contact poster on iPhone By John Velasco last updated 5 September 23 Contact Posters in iOS 17 is a more personalized way of sharing your contact profile with other iPhone users. Here's how you can create them.
How to hide your number on iPhone By David Crookes published 4 September 23 Knowing how to hide your number on iPhone means you can make an anonymous call
This iOS hack lets you mute specific people on your iPhone — here's how By Elle Redman last updated 2 September 23 If a certain contact of yours is calling or texting a little too much, there’s a simple knack for silencing them on your iPhone.
iOS 17 turns your phone into a mood-tracking device — here's how the feature works By Philip Michaels last updated 29 August 23 You can log your mood and what's affecting your emotional state with a new tracking feature in the Health app in iOS 17. Here's how to make the most of that capability on your iPhone.
Your iPhone camera might have a hidden image stabilizer — here's where to find it By Peter Wolinski published 29 August 23 Enable Enhanced Stabilization on iPhone for smoother video footage.
How to lock WhatsApp with FaceID on iPhone By Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne published 29 August 23 Apple has made it easier to protect your important conversations and lock WhatsApp with FaceID on iPhone.
Android 14 brings a feature that iPhones have had for ages — here's how to turn it on By Richard Priday published 28 August 23 Here's how to make your camera or screen flash when you get notifications in Android 14, making it much harder to miss important messages or an alarm going off.
How to disable WhatsApp saving pictures to camera roll By Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne published 27 August 23 Storage space can be a precious thing, so here's how to disable WhatsApp saving pictures to camera roll.
Android 14's emoji workshop lets you make custom wallpapers — here's how to use it By Richard Priday published 25 August 23 It's very easy to make a custom emoji wallpaper with Android 14, so here's how to make one yourself when the update reaches your phone.
This iOS 17 feature transcribes voicemails as they're being recorded — here's how it works By David Crookes published 24 August 23 With iOS 17, you can discover how to use Live Voicemail to transcribe incoming messages
You can now share your screen on WhatsApp calls — here's how to do it By Elle Redman published 23 August 23 Learn how to share your screen on WhatsApp in a few simple taps.
Navigating Android 14 is much easier if you enable this new feature By Richard Priday published 21 August 23 The predictive back gesture added by Google in Android 14 lets you check where you'll go back to before you commit. It just requires a little fiddling in the settings first.
iOS 17 interactive widgets are a great time-saver — here’s how to use them By Philip Michaels published 21 August 23 iOS 17 makes some widgets interactive. Find out which widgets support the feature and how to use it.
How to stop your Android phone from listening to you By Alyse Stanley published 21 August 23 Google's virtual assistant could be eavesdropping on your Android phone. Here's a step-by-step guide for disabling it.
How to get the Android 14 Easter Egg By Tom Pritchard published 18 August 23 Looking for the shiny new Easter Egg in Android 14? Here's how to find it, and tips on how to play the mini game.
Android 14 just got a new way to copy and paste — here’s how it works By Richard Priday published 17 August 23 Drag and drop in Android 14 lets you copy and paste items between apps. Let us show you how it's done.
How to transfer data from Samsung to Samsung By Elliot Mulley-Goodbarne published 17 August 23 If you've picked up a Samsung device you need to know how to transfer data from Samsung to Samsung, here's how.
AirTag stalking protection is live on Android — here’s how to set it up By Tom Pritchard published 11 August 23 Android phones can now detect rogue AirTags, and protect you from potential stalking in the process.
Help me, Tom's Guide: How do I find the best short-term phone plan? By Philip Michaels published 11 August 23 A reader needs help finding a phone plan with no long-term commitment, easy data, international calling and hotspot data. Easy, right?
This iPhone camera feature could be ruining your photos — disable it now By Peter Wolinski published 10 August 23 Prioritize Faster Shooting will adapt the quality of your iPhone's images, which might not be what you want. Here's how to find and disable it.
iOS 17 lets you express your emotions with these FaceTime gestures — here’s how By John Velasco published 10 August 23 With iOS 17, FaceTime gains new gestures that let you express your emotions. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to use gestures in FaceTime with a compatible device.
This iPhone camera feature is the quickest way to get pro shots — enable it now By Peter Wolinski published 9 August 23 Enable the iPhone camera's grid to help you compose your shots better.
How to block someone on WhatsApp By Peter Wolinski published 6 August 23 Need to block someone on WhatsApp? Here's how to do it.
iOS 17 adds a great time-saving feature to Notes — here's how it works By Philip Michaels published 5 August 23 Here's how to cross-link your notes within iOS 17's updated Notes app.
You can now automatically block spam on WhatsApp — here's how By Peter Wolinski published 4 August 23 WhatsApp now lets you block any calls from unknown numbers to help cut down on spam. Here's how to do it.
This iPhone setting could be draining your battery and data — here's how to disable it By Peter Wolinski last updated 3 August 23 Wi-Fi Assist on iPhone could be draining your battery and data. This is how you turn it off.
iOS 17 has a killer new camera shortcut for your iPhone — here's how to turn it on By Tom Pritchard published 3 August 23 iOS 17's newest shortcuts let you open the camera to specific modes. Here's what you need to do to set it up.
13 hidden iOS Messages features every iPhone owner needs to know By Peter Wolinski published 3 August 23 Messages is one of those apps that's essential to the iPhone experience. Here are some useful hacks and hidden features that make it even easier to use this messaging app.
Android 14 makes entering your PIN easier and more secure — here's how By Richard Priday published 2 August 23 With the Auto-confirm unlock and Enhanced PIN privacy settings in Android 14, your basic smartphone entry method becomes more convenient and a stronger target against hackers.
