$2000 for a failing phone? The new Samsung Galaxy Fold, which was supposed to introduce ground-breaking new foldable smartphone technology, is beset with problems after claims from reviewers and early adopters that the technology is easy to break. There have been reports of dirt getting into the device’s hinge, damaging the screen display, of the …
Smartphones go through a lot in our bags and pockets, continually picking up grease and grime. While most of us just polish the screen with our fingers or wipe it on our clothes, to extend the longevity of your device, you really should give it a proper clean. The simplest way to clean a phone …
Mobile 4G hotspot devices (5G soon available) are a really useful way of keeping your laptop connected to the Internet in areas with no public Wi-Fi available—they’re particularly handy for people who have to go out into the field with their equipment. Even when public Wi-Fi is available, having your own hotspot is more secure …
A number of controversies have emerged in recent years in relation to Apple’s refusal to release material of interest as part of criminal investigations. Police and other law enforcement agencies feel they should have the right to access evidence stored on phones, while Apple is adamant that releasing such evidence would breach its customers’ rights …
Question: My Smartphone is too slow; how can I speed it up? Answer: Figure out what is slowing down your smartphone The first step should be figuring out the root of the problem. Did the phone start slowing down after downloading a specific app? Is the OS up to date? There are profiling apps, used …
Google has given developers a sneak peek at the upcoming version of Android so that they can start preparing their apps for the next-generation of Android features. Let’s take a look at some of the features that may be on offer. Indoor Positioning Google is positioning itself to produce turn-by-turn directions that help people navigate …
We’ve all seen the stories about celebrities getting their mobile phones hacked and having their private photos splattered all over the web. Although you may think there is nothing of real interest on your phone, you are still at risk of security invasion. Any number of people could have motive to do so from ex-es …
Being a parent in the digital age certainly brings with it some interesting challenges. But fortunately, you now have a new tool to add to your arsenal in the form of Android Family. Now that Google has officially lifted the ban on children under the age of 13 opening accounts, they have introduced a new …
More and more people are leasing their smartphones instead of buying them. Instead of shelling out big bucks up front, you can simply sign a deal and pay a low monthly payment to use your device for as long as you need it. Some carriers even let you change your phone as many as three …
Pokémon has taken the world by storm in few days since its launch. People are hitting the streets in search of Pokémon, and getting sore legs in the process. But how can local businesses take advantage of people’s obsession with this latest fad to increase sales and profitability? Before you start developing a strategy by …
