‘Is that how I overslept on a meeting last week?’ iPhone owners ask as Apple confirms bug is SILENCING people’s alarms

IF you have overslept or arrived late to work recently, don’t worry – just tell your boss it was your iPhone’s fault. Apple has confirmed to Today that a software bug is silencing scheduled alarms on iPhones worldwide. 1 A similar alarm bug struck around 2010, which was caused by Daylight Saving Time With the … Read more

It’s ‘unbelievable value for money’ Android fans cry after finding cheap smartphone with a bigger battery than iPhone

EYES have lit up at an “unbelievable value” Android smartphone that carries a bigger battery than an Apple iPhone. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 with 128 GB is currently just £124 with a special discount code until 30 April. 2 Boasting a triple camera, the smartphone packs a 108mp main camera, with 8mp ultra-wide lens … Read more

I tried a mega cheap Android phone that’s less than £100 – and I was blown away by the battery

MOTOROLA may have had its heyday in the mid-noughties but the company is still around making gloriously cheap smartphones. It’s hard to find a bargain in the tech world but the Moto g04 will certainly please your bank balance at only £89. 4 Hello Moto…Credit: Jamie Harris / The Sun 4 Is the Moto g04 … Read more

Apple gives a big hint about a major iPhone 16 upgrade as company races to catch up with Android and Samsung

APPLE researchers have released a set of AI models that could be used to help power its next-generation iPhone 16. The Silicon Valley giant has been tight-lipped regarding its plans for artificial intelligence (AI) inside iPhones – but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from churning. 1 Apple boss Tim CookCredit: Getty What Apple boss … Read more

Millions of Android users warned of chilling attack that can see everything on their screen and leave accounts empty

ANDROID users have been warned of a fresh cyber threat that can see everything on their screen before raiding their accounts. The chilling spyware can capture touches, swipes, information displayed, text input, and applications opened, according to experts at ThreatFabric. 1 Can you tell the difference between the real and the fake?Credit: ThreatFabric They say … Read more

Apple reveals what the green and orange dots on your iPhone really mean – and when you should be worried

HAVE you ever wondered what the green and orange dot on your iPhone really mean? The pair can appear at seemingly random moments but there’s actually a purpose behind them. 2 Ever seen this green dot before?Credit: Apple 2 There’s also an orange dotCredit: Apple And Apple has explained exactly what they are there for … Read more

‘Thank God’ Android users cry as Google plots new button to stop annoying text message feature

GOOGLE is plotting a long-awaited button that will let users ‘clean’ up an annoying text message feature. The feature is Google Messages’ newly introduced Screen Effects, which rain down on the screen when triggered by certain phrases, like ‘I Love You’. 1 Google unveiled Screen Effects alongside a suite of new features for Messages late last yearCredit: … Read more

Forget the fan! Sony launches ‘weird’ futuristic body air conditioner gadget just in time for summer

SONY has launched a clever little gadget just in time for summer that might replace the classic hand fan – if you can afford it. The tech giant has unveiled a bizarre, futuristic body air conditioner that can be tucked into the back of your shirt. 2 Launching in the UK today, Sony’s so-called “smart … Read more

Is YouTube sucking up your battery? Google makes major change to Android app and users claim ‘it uses a lot of power’

GOOGLE recently offered a big YouTube performance boost for Android owners – but users say its zapping their battery. The boost meant playback performance was shown in higher resolutions, while power consumption was lowered on select Android devices. 1 It’s unclear if the issue will be resolvedCredit: Getty Sounds like a win-win right? Well, not … Read more

Six popular Android phones receive important update that fixes network issues after some users reported missed calls

MILLIONS of Android owners have been urged to update their devices to fix a bug that caused mobile network issues. Google has rolled out a second update in April specifically for six Pixel models that have been affected by the bug. 1 Pixel owners who have been experiencing the bug should update their devices as … Read more