Guides for Android and iPhone: battery, storage, Wi-Fi, notifications, photos and backup, plus the latest phone launches.
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, which will power the most expensive Android phones of the coming months. What’s new, which brands will use them and what it means if you’re buying a phone.
Apple launched Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5. Here’s what’s new, what they cost and which watches and iPhones get watchOS 27.
The simplest ways to move photos and videos from an Android phone or iPhone to a Windows computer: with a cable, wirelessly and with automatic backup — and what to do if the phone doesn’t show up.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE is the first S26 phone to ship with Android 17 and One UI 9. Here are the price, full specs, update policy and who it’s for.
Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro, the 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone. Here’s what’s new, what they cost and when the foldable reaches stores.
iOS 27 was released on September 14, 2026. Here’s Apple’s official list of compatible iPhones, which features need newer models and how to update without losing anything.
Android System WebView, Android System SafetyCore and Android System Key Verifier showed up in your phone’s app list? Here’s what each one does, whether they’re safe, whether they spy on your photos and messages, and whether it’s worth removing them.
Free iCloud has only 5 GB, and old backups, photos and attachments fill it up fast. Here’s what’s taking up space, what you can safely delete, how to get your photos out of iCloud without losing them and when it’s worth paying for more storage.
Both do everything most people need. The choice comes down to price, how long updates last, ecosystem (Windows, Mac, smartwatch), resale value and how you feel about customization. Compare the points that really matter.
Messages that only arrive when you open the app, notifications that don’t show on the lock screen or have no sound? It’s almost always Focus / Do Not Disturb, battery optimization closing the app or a permission that’s turned off. Here’s how to fix it on Android and iPhone.
“Authentication error”, “Connected, no internet”, a 5 GHz network that doesn’t show up or Wi-Fi that drops when the screen turns off? Here are the most common causes and how to fix them on Android and iPhone, from the simplest steps to resetting network settings.
Before replacing the battery or taking it in for repair, test the cable, charger and outlet, carefully clean the charging port and check for moisture and temperature warnings. Here’s the step-by-step for Android and iPhone.
