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This Gmail feature will cut down the clutter in your inbox — and it's a huge time saver
By Philip Michaels last updated
Less mailing list chaos right now

Your iPhone has a secret spy detector and you've probably been ignoring it
By Kaycee Hill last updated
Find out what triggers the dot on your iPhone and how to control which apps can access your camera and microphone

Looking for better Android smartphone battery life? I’ve adjusted these 5 settings to get my phone to last longer
By Max Slater-Robins published
Is your Android phone not lasting as long as you think it should? Improving your phone's battery life could come down to adjusting these settings.

I used to miss incoming notifications — this iOS 26.2 improvement makes sure I see all my alerts
By Philip Michaels published
You can already make your camera flash to alert you to notifications on the iPhone. But iOS 26.2 expands that feature. Here's how I use it to never miss an incoming alert.

Your lost or stolen iPhone can be found even if it’s turned off — here's how
By Kaycee Hill published
Learn how to find your lost or stolen iPhone using Find My Network even when the device is powered off.

Message like a boss — these are the 7 WhatsApp features you should be using
By Sanuj Bhatia published
If you're not using these hidden WhatsApp tricks yet, you're missing out on some great conveniences.

iOS Reminders wii be impossible to ignore thanks to this iOS 26.2 addition — and that's great news for me
By Philip Michaels published
Among the changes in iOS 26.2 is an update to the Reminders app that lets you mark to-dos as urgent. That way, you'll be sure never to miss a reminder again.

I’m tired of notifications interrupting my iPhone games — here’s how I set things up to play in peace
By Philip Michaels published
Nothing takes you out of a game like an incoming notification. Here's how I've set up my phone for distraction-free gaming with two built-in iOS tools.
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