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How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen in iOS 18: dark mode, grid layouts, tinted app icons, and more
By Alex Blake published
In iOS 18, you can tint your app icons, change their size, arrange them in new layouts, and more. Here’s how to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen.
How to dispose of an inflated phone battery
By Jamie Richards published
Swollen phone batteries can be dangerous; here's how to dispose of them safely.
How to root an Android phone
By Andrew Williams last updated
Rooting your Android phone unlocks new apps, software and features. Here's how to do it.
How to turn off your iPhone
By Tom Bedford, Michael Hicks last updated
Here's how to turn off your iPhone, with multiple methods that'll power down your smartphone.
How to clear cache on iPhone and iPad
By Michael Hicks, Axel Metz last updated
Whether you need to clear out Safari, Chrome, Firefox, a third-party app, or your iPhone, here's how to clear cache on iPhone and iPad.
How to download iOS 18 on your iPhone – and what to do if it won't install
By Axel Metz published
We explain how to download iOS 18 on your iPhone, and list some troubleshooting tips if the update doesn't install.
How to watch the iPhone 16 launch event
By James Rogerson last updated
We saw a host of new Apple products on September 9 and a lot of AI, so here's how to re-watch the Apple "Glowtime" event.
How to quickly create a new contact from messages on Android
By Emma Street published
Learn how to effortlessly add a new contact from a text message on your Android phone with our step-by-step guide.
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