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iOS 18.5 has landed — 5 ‘minor’ features that are actually huge
By Kaycee Hill published
iOS 18.5 brings quiet but powerful updates, adding smarter controls for Mail, battery, Back Tap, Screen Time, and personalization.

iOS 26 is here — how to download the developer beta
By Philip Michaels published
You don't have to wait to try out the new iOS software

Galaxy AI beats Gemini for me — 5 features that make it smarter
By David Crookes published
They give a Samsung Galaxy the edge over many rival devices

Want to put your own stamp on your Galaxy S25? 3 One UI 7 tweaks to try right now
By Brian Nadel published
One UI 7 debuted with the Galaxy S25 lineup, but it's available to a wider range of Samsung phones now. Try tweaking these features if you want a more customized experience.

5 game-changing Samsung Galaxy features you might not know about
By David Crookes published
Why the Samsung Galaxy remains ahead of the mobile phone game

How to use Google's AI-powered NotebookLM — 5 tips to get started
By David Crookes published
Learn how to use NotebookLM on your smartphone, including five tips to get started.

How to tell if your number's been blocked — 5 tell-tale signs Android users need to know
By David Crookes published
Worried you've been blocked on Android? Learn the signs that help you figure out if you're being ignored or blocked.

You can mirror your Android device to your TV — here's how
By David Crookes published
Replicate your Android device on a smart television and control the display from your phone
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