GOOGLE has a clever system to help you delete dangerous apps from your Android phone. A malicious app can cause all kinds of problems – including stealing from you, making your phone slower, or even draining its battery life. 3 Look out for alerts from Google – Play Protect will warn you if you’re being … Read more
IF you’ve forked out hundreds or even thousands for a posh TV, don’t let a silly settings mistake ruin your picture. There’s a controversial TV setting that top directors absolutely hate – and as a sensible telly fan, I listen and turn it off. You should too. 3 Your TV might have its own branding … Read more
IF you’ve had your iPhone for a while now, don’t make a costly mistake that you’ll regret. If it’s starting to get slow and the battery life just isn’t holding up any more, don’t rush out to upgrade. Please. 4 The new iPhone 16 Pro is out – but you might not need to rush … Read more
SMARTPHONE owners must go through their libraries and delete seven commonly used apps or face the risks, an expert has warned. The risks are varied – ranging from a terrible battery life, to identity theft and bank fraud. 1 The fewer apps you have, the less opportunities hackers have to steal your personal or payment … Read more
SMARTPHONE owners may be actively contributing to the demise of their battery by their choice in phone case, an expert has warned. A novelty phone case may be amusing – but it’s no fun in hot weather. 3 Chunky phone cases, fluffy ones and even the ‘indestructible’ metal ones, can all cause a device to … Read more
SMARTPHONE owners have been urged to buy a cheap gadget that can block hackers from sneakily accessing their devices on-the-go. Catching the travel bug is typically a bit costly – but it shouldn’t raid your entire bank account. 3 ‘Juice jacking’ is when innocent iPhone or Android owners charge their devices through a USB port that has been tampered with … Read more
SMARTPHONE-wielding travellers have been warned against an “underestimated” ‘juice jacking’ attack that can take place in hotels. ‘Juice jacking’ is when innocent iPhone or Android owners charge their devices through a USB port that has been tampered with – and hotels aren’t the only place you’re at risk. 2 While it might be tempting to … Read more
BATTERY is always the biggest worry for smartphone users. How long will it last? Can I get more power out of it? 1 Get the most out of your smartphone batteryCredit: Samsung Fortunately there are a growing number of tools to help users squeeze out as much power as possible – as well as ultimately … Read more
