All articles from Mobile

    October 2022

    27 October
    • Raise to listen feature on iPhone: not working

      The Messages app on iPhones provides users with the ability to send and receive voice messages. The Raise to Listen feature gives you the ability to listen or reply to voice messages simply by raising your phone to your ear. To enable this feature follow the steps below.

    26 October
    25 October
    • Android is starting optimising app 1 of 1: how to fix

      Occasionally when you turn on your Android device, the phone screen freezes and then you get the message: 'Android is starting. Optimising application 1 of 1'. This error appears when an application isn't correctly installed or there was a problematic update.In this article, we'll show you how to solve this problem.

    • How to transfer photos and videos from iOS device to PC

      Sometimes valuable photos and videos take up too much storage space on your device. There is a solution: you can transfer them to your computer and free up storage space. If you own an iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac it's quite easy to complete transfers using the AirDrop or Photos app. However, if you own a PC, it can seem a little bit more complicated because of the different operating systems. Here we explain how to transfer photos and videos from your iOS device to a Windows PC.

    21 October
    20 October
    • Samsung Galaxy S6: How to personalize the Messages app

      This guide will teach you how to change the look and feel of the Messages app on the Samsung Galaxy S6. You can, for example, change color and style of text bubbles, change the default background, or use a personal photo as wallpaper.

    18 October
    • Transfer contacts from Blackberry to Android: via bluetooth

      In this tutorial, you will learn how to transfer all your contacts from a BlackBerry phone to an Android device. Both devices will be paired using Bluetooth. This method was tested using a BlackBerry Curve and a Galaxy Tab, but the principle should remain very similar across all devices.

    • Enable WiFi calling Samsung: S21, S20, S8, A12

      Like other smartphones, Samsung devices allow you to make voice calls over Wi-Fi networks thanks to the Wi-Fi calling feature (given that this feature is supported by your mobile operator). Follow this short guide to enable this feature on your phone.

    • Using a smartphone as a webcam: Android, iOS

      In the event that your computer doesn't have an inbuilt camera or your webcam simply doesn't work, it is possible to use your smartphone's webcam and link it to your computer using an application. For numerous reasons which we will discuss below, this can be a useful solution to a cumbersome problem and so in this article we will explain how to synchronise your smartphone's camera to your computer.

    17 October
    • How to turn on flash for notifications on iPhone

      iOS has an option for those who might be hard of hearing, suffer from visual impairments or those who simply wish to be notified via LED light signal when they receive messages and other notifications. In this short guide, we will show you how to activate the LED feature for incoming calls and alerts on your iPhone.

    14 October
    11 October
    • How to display popup reminders on Android?

      You can configure the Calendar app of your Android smartphone to display popup notifications for upcoming events. To enable this feature follow the simple guide below.

    • How to move apps to a memory card?

      You may need more memory to fully enjoy your smartphone, especially if it has limited capacity because it is low or medium range, or if you use many apps. However, the latest versions of Android change the way you can move an application to your phone's SD memory card. Here we'll explain how to do it.

    • How to unlock a hidden trackpad on your iPhone/iPad?

      Every iOS update brings new features to facilitate your life a little bit. However, sometimes we don't even know all of them, and some can actually be very helpful. For example, did you know that iPhones and iPads have a secret trackpad that you can activate to move the cursor and easily make edits when writing or typing something? Well, there is a quick and useful way. Read on to discover it.

    • How to perform a mobile radiation check?

      Every smartphone emits some amount of radiation that may be absorbed by the human body. The radiation between a specific time period is technically known as specific absorption rate (SAR). If you want to find the radiation levels of your phone, you will need to find the SAR value of the device. Read this article to find the radiation levels of your smartphone.

    7 October
    • How to unlock your LG USIM card

      This article provides the codes that may be used to unlock the USIM card on your LG phone. Note that this procedure requires that you possess both a valid sim card as well as the Simlock code provided by your internet service provider.

    • Funny things to ask to Siri

      Released in 2011, Siri is Apple's virtual assistant. It's found on most Apple devices and can be used to help you manage your devices by voice commands. If you have a Smart Home, or Smart devices in your home, you can use Siri to manage all these connected devices. Although Siri has many practical uses, it can also just be used for fun. In this article, we'll go through some questions that you can ask Siri for funny replies!

    • How to delete your Apple ID

      Apple has set up a new Data and Privacy page that allows users to easily delete their Apple ID. This site also allows you download the your accounts data, for backups, among other things. Keep reading to see how to get started.

    6 October
    • Turn off Autocorrect on Android

      Like many devices, Android phones offer an autocorrect feature whose job it is to correct your typing and spelling mistakes. It's not a fool-proof feature and can, sometimes, annoy people by correcting terms that seem like mistakes but actually aren't.

    3 October
    • How to create a Samsung account

      While Samsung mobile device users often prefer the strict use of a Google account, many manufacturers also suggest creating a separate Samsung account to benefit from the full array of Samsung services, including certain apps, Samsung Drive, as well as some other mobile, television, and web services. This article will walk you through creating your own Samsung account. All you need to do is have a valid email address.