THE owners of a particular Android phone have been offered a free battery replacement following a new update. The Android 13 update is expected to degrade how long the device holds its charge, meaning customers will experience a shorter battery life once it’s installed. 1 The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a mid-range phone with … Read more
Alibaba Cloud on Tuesday announced a partnership with Transsion that will see Tongyi Qianwen power the GenAI features of the Phantom V Fold2, the latest flagship Android 5G smartphone from the Shenzhen-based handset maker’s Tecno brand. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post. The two firms’ on-device GenAI service makes use of a so-called AI … Read more
A NEW strain of malicious Android software has been found masquerading as a ‘premium’ version of a popular messenger app. The rogue ‘clone’ app, once downloaded, gives hackers a key into your device whereby they can read everything on your screen, including your text messages and bank card information. 3 Telegram is a messenger app … Read more
YOU don’t need to wait for spring to reorganise your online life – and doing so can not only unlock extra storage, but protect your devices against bank-raiding attacks. Here are five essential tips you need to know to improve your tech health. Tone down the notifications Notifications, with their badges, banners, and pings, can … Read more
SAMSUNG’S smart fridges will soon be brainy enough to help you restock your fruit and veg. If you’re running low on something, a combination of cameras and AI can sort you out with a fresh delivery. 4 Samsung’s smart fridges are being upgraded with an auto-shopping featureCredit: Samsung 4 Cameras inside the fridge use AI … Read more
ONE of Samsung’s biggest Android rivals has kickstarted 2025 with a brand new budget smartphone with a battery like no other. Honor has unveiled the Magic7 Lite and claims it can last up to three days on the back of single charge. 2 New Honor phone’s battery comes in larger than any Samsung or iPhone … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents What on Earth is happening here? Slivers of hope The iPad Pro has been my most frequent — mind you, not my favorite — computing machine of choice for the past three years. It’s a ridiculously fast, amazingly fluid tablet with a great keyboard and a fantastic screen to … Read more
IF your Android phone is always running out of battery, the fix may be as simple as changing your settings. Google has revealed eight different settings that can instantly boost your battery life. 2 One setting that Google recommends using on Android phones is Adaptive BatteryCredit: Google Some require switching off, while others need turning … Read more
Google Photos is one of those apps that seems to constantly get new features. The updates aren’t always game-changing, but they’re much appreciated nonetheless. Google Photos is getting another such update in the form of a new “Albums” section that will be available when viewing a photo or video. When looking at a photo/video in … Read more
GOOGLE has revealed a clever trick to save you time and money on Boxing Day. All it takes is sending a single photo to its app, according to the tech giant. 3 You can use Google’s app to help you create a magic meal from Christmas and Boxing Day leftoversCredit: Google 3 The Gemini app … Read more
