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Quick! Disable these Android features to boost your battery life
By Tom Bedford published
I've selected a slew of tweaks you can do to get more battery life out of your Android phone.

How to download the iOS 26 developer beta
By James Rogerson published
Registering as an iOS developer is easy, and it will grant you access to the iOS 26 developer beta.

How to use Gemini on Android
By Chris Hall published
Here's how to get Google’s AI Gemini working on your Android phone.

How to add another account on Android
By Chris Hall published
Here's how to get all your accounts on one phone quickly and easily.

How to watch the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch live
By James Rogerson published
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is landing on May 12 – or May 13 in some parts of the world. Here's how to watch the launch.

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.

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.

How to turn off Mail categories on iPhone, or customize them to your needs
By Alex Blake published
Apple Intelligence can automatically sort your emails into categories in Apple’s Mail app. Here’s how it works, and how to turn off the feature.
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