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Just got a new iPhone? Here's how to set it up properly
By Kaycee Hill published
The complete guide to setting up your new iPhone.
Your Android can detect scam texts — here’s how to use Circle to Search to spot them
By David Crookes published
Use Circle to Search on Android or Google Lens to identify scam text messages with AI before you click.

Looking to make your holiday photos more festive? Try these 3 camera phone tips
By Amy Davies published
Holiday get-togethers usually produce lots of photos. Follow these tips to make sure the ones you're taking with your smartphone look their best.

How to manage notifications on Android
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Here's how to manage notifications on any Android phone, be it Samsung, Google, or OnePlus, and make the most of the tools each brand offers.

I customized my iPhone lock screen using iOS 26.2's new transparency slider and I'm happier with how it looks
By Philip Michaels published
Apple keeps adding ways to tweak the effects of Liquid Glass in iOS 26. Here's the latest tool, which adjusts the transparency of the clock on your iPhone's lock screen.

How to use Quick Share on Google Pixel 10 to send files to an iPhone
By Sanuj Bhatia published
Let us show you how to use Quick Share on your Pixel 10 to send photos, videos, and files directly to an iPhone using AirDrop-compatible sharing.

Apple buried these 5 iOS 26 features — and they're genuinely useful
By Kaycee Hill published
Discover five hidden iOS 26 features that make your iPhone more useful.

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.
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