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# Upgrade

The latest major update for your iPhone is here, and this is what it brings

iOS 10 brings an expanded iMessages, rejigged lock screen and a handier way to check notifications.

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Sep 13th 2016, 7:04 PM

# grounded

Now aviation officials are telling passengers not to turn on Samsung's new phone

As Samsung deals with an exploding battery problem, US aviation safety officials are telling Note 7 owners not to use them on flights.

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Sep 9th 2016, 11:33 AM

# deep pockets

This is how much the new iPhone 7 is going to cost you

Make sure you have some deep pockets.

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Sep 7th 2016, 8:39 PM

# Hold the phone

Your phone will have better reception if you hold it in your right hand

Although the type of phone you have will also make a difference.

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Sep 7th 2016, 2:57 PM

# Coming Up

This is what you should expect from Apple's major iPhone event tonight

The start of September is the time Apple unveils its new iPhone and a few changes are bound.

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Sep 7th 2016, 6:45 AM

# q-tips

Here is a quicker way to delete large apps on your phone

If you need to free up space quickly, there is a more efficient way of doing it.

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Aug 28th 2016, 11:00 AM

# Death

Pokémon Go-related car accident kills woman in Japan

The driver was playing the game when he hit and killed one woman and injured another.

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Aug 25th 2016, 9:26 AM

# bit of a wait

There's a new version of Android out, but good luck getting your hands on it

Unless you have a Nexus device, you’ll be waiting a while.

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Aug 23rd 2016, 11:05 AM

# know it all

How much do you really know about your phone?*

*Not your phone specifically, but the features that make it what it is.

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Aug 13th 2016, 8:30 PM

# Behind The Scenes

Android apps can be used to track your whereabouts without you knowing

Researchers found a way to figure out a phone’s whereabouts without relying on GPS or WiFi.

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Aug 11th 2016, 5:01 PM

# aquatic park

Young man shot dead while playing Pokemon Go at San Francisco tourist attraction

The 20-year-old and his friend had noticed someone watching them from the top of a hill.

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Aug 8th 2016, 2:55 PM

# Quadrooter

Another major security flaw has been discovered on Android phones

And it affects more than 900 million devices.

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Aug 8th 2016, 10:49 AM

# tech review

Vodafone's attempt at a higher-end phone gets it mostly right

After experimenting with a number of cheap devices, Vodafone is now thinking bigger.

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Aug 7th 2016, 7:30 PM

# First look

Want to try out new phone features before anyone else? Sign up for beta testing

Once you’re aware of the obvious risks with such an approach, it’s useful in trying out features in advance.

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Aug 7th 2016, 11:00 AM

# problems

It has been a very tough week for the makers of Pokémon Go

Problems with the game, cheaters and shutting down popular sites has put Niantic Labs in the firing line, but it’s recovering.

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Aug 6th 2016, 9:45 AM

# in the background

Your phone's battery life is being used to track you online

Tracking scripts can be used to read a device’s battery level, allowing a site or ad to identify the same person from different visits.

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Aug 4th 2016, 10:10 AM

# eye spy

The next generation of phones will unlock by just looking at them

Iris scanning is the next major unlocking method for your smartphone.

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Aug 2nd 2016, 7:30 PM

# First look

Samsung's Note 7 is a larger, refined version of its best smartphone

The success of the S7 clearly influenced the design and ideas of the latest Galaxy Note smartphone.

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Aug 2nd 2016, 4:02 PM

# secrets

This is how you know if your phone is protected by encryption

Most modern smartphones have it enabled by default, but it’s easy to check just in case.

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Jul 31st 2016, 9:30 PM

# SMS

This Irish man is trying to help refugees overcome a major information problem

And through the use of an old tech.

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Jul 31st 2016, 12:30 PM

# Pokemon No-Go

Pokémon Go players urged to keep away from Fukushima disaster zone

The list of places wanting to keep players away is growing.

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Jul 27th 2016, 12:45 PM

# Coverage

There's a way to get a more accurate read of your phone's reception

You can get the exact decibel signal strength of your phone’s reception if you know how.

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Jul 24th 2016, 7:00 PM

# TOO FAR

A US holocaust museum is asking Pokémon Go players to keep away

The museum is trying to remove itself from the game as people visit it to catch Pokémon.

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Jul 13th 2016, 9:51 AM

# Pokemon No

Pokémon Go makers say they're updating iOS app to address security concerns

The iOS version of the app requested more permissions from users’ Google accounts than was needed.

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Jul 12th 2016, 10:33 AM

# gotta catch them all

What the heck is Pokémon Go - and why is it so popular?

To think it all started out as an April Fools’ joke.

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Jul 11th 2016, 12:55 PM

# End of an era

Blackberry is killing off its last traditional keyboard phone

The company said the Classic had “long surpassed the average lifespan for a smartphone in today’s market”.

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Jul 6th 2016, 11:42 AM

# workaround

Video ads on mobile games annoying you? There is a way around it

Although there is a catch.

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Jul 3rd 2016, 10:45 AM

Need some help relaxing? These app could help you out

Because everyone needs a little bit of time to unwind.

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Jul 2nd 2016, 11:45 AM

# annoyance

It turns out recording gigs on your phone is something that irks Apple too

The tech giant has been given a patent for technology that could prevent anyone from taking photos or recording footage at a performance.

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Jun 30th 2016, 10:12 AM

# Safety First

Relying on texts to help protect your accounts is no longer a good idea

You really should be using two-step authentication, but it’s best to switch to apps dedicated to the task if you haven’t already.

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Jun 27th 2016, 8:00 PM

# self(ie) obsessed

Seoul brings in traffic signs telling smartphone addicts to look up more often

The pilot scheme will warn smartphone users to pay attention to their surroundings.

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Jun 27th 2016, 10:25 AM

# Pick Me

These football apps will help pass the time in-between games

Because what else are you going to do while the Euros aren’t on?

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Jun 18th 2016, 11:30 AM

# Q-tip

There's a simple rule that can help you improve your photos

The rule of thirds exists for a good reason.

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Jun 15th 2016, 8:00 PM

# Q-tip

You should take down this smartphone code when you get the chance

If your phone is stolen, then it will certainly come in handy.

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Jun 9th 2016, 8:00 PM

# Now You See It

Screen glare is always a problem, but there are ways to reduce it

Brighter days can make it harder to see what is on your phone, but it’s not too difficult to change.

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Jun 7th 2016, 8:00 PM

# smartphone

Sony has a new smartphone range, but does X mark the spot?

The Xperia gets a new range of smartphones, but is the X the beginning of something new and better?

17.2k

Jun 5th 2016, 7:30 PM

# cool down

If your phone overheats, this is what you can do to cool it down

Hot temperatures can cause long-term damage to your phone if you’re not careful.

72.2k

Jun 5th 2016, 11:00 AM

# Road Safety

Australia is putting traffic lights on the ground for pedestrians glued to their phones

The initiative is to be trialled in an attempt to drive down the road death toll.

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Jun 4th 2016, 5:00 PM

# where in the world

There's now another easy way to find your lost phone

Although it’s more useful if you own an Android device.

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Jun 2nd 2016, 12:36 PM

# Q-tip

There's a way to set a sleep timer for your music apps

Handy for those who like to doze off to a soundtrack.

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May 30th 2016, 8:00 PM