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How to connect and use an Apple Pencil on iPad: tips, tricks, best apps, and more

By Tom Bedford published

Here's how to get your Apple Pencil working on your iPad.

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iOS 18 download icon on an iPhone

How to download iOS 18 on your iPhone – and what to do if it won't install

By Axel Metz last updated

We explain how to download iOS 18 on your iPhone, and list some troubleshooting tips if the update doesn't install.

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How to know if someone blocked your number

By Tom Bedford published

We detail how to figure out whether someone has blocked your number.

Phones
Apple’s new Invites app gives iCloud Plus subscribers an easier way to organize parties – and Android fans are invited too

How to use Apple Invites: creating and responding to invitations on iPhone

By Alex Blake published

Find out how to create events and respond to them with Apple’s new Invites app.

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Apple iPhone 16 Plus Review

How to customize Camera Control on your iPhone 16: change click speed, lock exposure, and more

By Alex Blake published

The iPhone’s Camera Control can be customized to work better for you. Here’s how you do it.

iOS
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Winter 2025

How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025

By James Rogerson last updated

Updated Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is today (January 22), so here's how to watch it and what's likely to show up.

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Can't remember where you parked? Siri can help with this hidden iPhone feature - here's how

By Josephine Watson published

If you've got an iPhone, you can ask Siri to remember where you've parked and give directions

iOS
Instructions on how to get the Play Store on Amazon Fire tablets

How to get the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet

By Tom Bedford published

In this guide, we walk you through how to download the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet.

Android
Android apps

How to uninstall apps on Android

By Emma Street published

Three ways to remove unused apps from your Android phone

Android

How to lock apps on a Google Pixel phone

By Tom Bedford published

We break down how to lock apps on a Google Pixel phone.

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