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What is Wi-Fi Calling and How Does It Work?

While mobile network coverage has drastically improved over the last two decades, there are still some rural parts of the UK that don’t benefit from a strong phone signal. With Wi-Fi calling, any household that has access to a Wi-Fi connection can make a phone or video

Android

How to Update Your Phone Software

Whether you own an iPhone [https://www.mobiles.co.uk/apple-phones] or Android [https://www.mobiles.co.uk/android-mobile-phones], it's important to update your phone's software regularly. On top of ensuring your device runs as smoothly and as quickly as possible, updates mean

User Guide

Facebook Features You Might Not Know About

Since its humble beginnings in 2004, Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/mobiles.co.uk] has become a staple in our daily diet of social media. It has evolved and developed extensively over the past two decades, but remains as popular as ever, with more than two billion users worldwide, making

Apple

What are Apple AirTags?

A brand-new way to keep track of your keys, cards and other easily misplaced essentials, Apple’s new AirTags are one of the latest accessories for iPhones. Released officially after their 2021 Spring event, AirTags are essentially small tracking devices that link to your iPhone’s Find My app.

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How to use the Health app on iOS

Built directly into iOS, Apple's innovative Health app consolidates data from your iPhone, Apple Watch and a huge range of third-party apps to help you view all your health-related stats at a glance. From the number of steps walked in a day to a handy sleep

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The best Chrome extensions to help boost your productivity

If Chrome is your go-to web browser, then you'll instantly have access to an entire library of Chrome extensions. Small, add-on programmes designed to enhance your browser's functionality, Chrome extensions are super easy to install.Whether you're easily distracted and need something

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Best Live Game Streaming Platforms in 2021

If you're looking for game streaming platforms to watch popular gamers like Ninja, PewDiePie and Markiplier, or you're a gamer yourself and fancy creating an online gaming community of your own, then you're in the right place. We take a look at the biggest

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How to factory reset your phone

Need to restore factory settings to your phone, but not sure how to do it? Whether you’re an Android or iOS user, it only takes a few simple steps to complete the process. Why factory reset a phone? As the term suggests, a factory reset will restore your device

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What size SIM Card does my phone need?

The SIM card is the heart of your smartphone. Without it you would not be able to make calls, send texts or connect to a data service to browse the web and send emails. There are several different SIM card sizes on the market and while they all serve the

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What 5G Phones Are Available?

5G - the latest mobile network [https://www.mobiles.co.uk/blog/an-introduction-to-5g/] - promises to deliver super-fast download speeds, amazing connectivity and the ability to enhance and improve a number of public services [https://www.mobiles.co.uk/blog/how-fast-is-5g/] well into the future.

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Best Video Editing Apps for Instagram Reels and TikTok

Video content is an absolute must for any creator on social media right now, and both the introduction of Instagram Reels and the rise of TikTok has made it easier than ever to share clips with your audience. Whether you're looking for new ways to promote your business,

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How to Use MagSafe With Your iPhone

Introduced with the iPhone 12 series, Apple's MagSafe charging technology is expected to appear on all flagship handsets for the foreseeable future. Enabling Apple to create a host of new charging-related accessories for iPhone, and make wireless charging faster than ever before, you can learn all about

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Every Way to Take a Screenshot on Android

Screenshots make it easy to quickly share information with others, and they're also a fantastic way to store information for yourself to reference later. All Android handsets are capable of this feature, but did you know there's more than one way to take a screenshot on

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How to use Nearby Share on Android

Thanks to the introduction of Nearby Share, it's now easier than ever to transfer photos, videos and even apps between Android devices. Google's answer to Apple's AirDrop, Nearby Share makes it possible to send media to your contacts in mere seconds. Learn how to

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Tech Education: Top Free Online Learning Platforms

The internet has opened up a whole new world of possibilities, and perhaps one of its greatest achievements is its contribution to free learning. All you need is access to the internet, and you'll instantly be able to take advantage of endless educational materials online. Whatever you want

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How to Use Widgets in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14

Released mid-September 2020, iOS 14 brought some major changes to iPhone and iPad. One of the biggest was the introduction of widgets; app shortcuts that also double up as a miniature version of the app itself, showing you useful information at a glance. Find out more about Apple widgets,

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How to use Parental Controls on an iPhone and iPad

There are a number of ways to add parental controls to iPhones and iPads, helping you to block adult content, restrict downloads and purchases, and even limit selected apps and features. This blog will show you exactly how to use Apple's parental controls, which are also known as

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How To Use Samsung DeX

Many of Samsung's latest Galaxy handsets, and a number of its tablets, are capable of running Samsung DeX software. Designed to help you extend your device into a desktop computing experience, you'll be able to use your favourite Samsung apps on a big screen simply by

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A Beginner's Guide to Instagram Reels

You can now create and share short, entertaining video clips on Instagram with Instagram Reels. The feature will let you shoot, edit and piece together clips to create a fun 15-second video, which you can share with anyone on the popular social media platform. Find out more about Instagram

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Introducing Google Stadia

Google Stadia is a cloud-based gaming service from Google, enabling users to play titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, Rise of the Tomb Raider and PUBG directly from their smartphones, laptop or TV. No console or downloads are required - you'll just need a compatible device and an

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Best Photography Apps of 2020

When it comes to smartphone photography apps, you can do so much more than basic retouching in 2020. Today's apps open up a world of possibilities, and often mimic the abilities of professional photo editing software. Whether you're looking to remove an object from a photo,

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How to multitask with iPadOS

As long as you're running iPad OS 11 or higher on your iPad, you should have access to a number of helpful features which have been designed to make multitasking with an iPad a breeze. It's simple to quickly set up and use two of Apple&

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How To Avoid Losing Your Phone

It can be all too easy to lose your mobile phone, as they are often in our pockets, handbags or gym bags, meaning they can easily be dropped or misplaced. To find out more about just how many phones go missing in the UK, and the most common places where

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iPhone Features You Might Not Know About

Anyone who's familiar with Apple and its products will be no stranger to the likes of Siri and Animoji. Both are features used by millions daily, but did you know that there are loads of other, smaller features built into every handset that so many iPhone users simply

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Latest Updates for Amazon Alexa

Launched in 2014, Alexa - Amazon's virtual AI assistant - has certainly transformed over the years. Its capabilities have expanded dramatically since it was first released, and brand-new skills are being added to its repertoire every single day. This means there's always something new to experience on