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9 iPhone Camera Tricks to Make Your Holiday Photos and Video Better Than Ever This Year
A professional photographer gives us the low down on how to make your festive photos more magical, just using your iPhone camera
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Apple's genius new trick makes it so easy to share passwords between iPhones
If you’re an all-iPhone household, sharing passwords just got easier. Here’s how to use Apple’s new password sharing feature
By Alan Martin Published
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How to cast a phone to your TV - a step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android
Knowing how to cast from your phone to TV opens up a world of big-screen joy - from screen mirroring to Chromecast, this guide makes its easy
By Alan Martin Last updated
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5 lesser-known tricks your iPhone can do with iOS 17 that are total game-changers
Have you downloaded iOS 17 yet? Here are the five neatest new features to try.
By Alan Martin Published
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How to set up a "Contact Poster" in iOS 17 – the new trick that let's you personalize your iPhone to the next level
The latest version of iOS lets iPhone users give each of their contacts a full-screen poster when they call. Here’s how to do it.
By Alan Martin Published
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7 genius new things your iPhone will be able to do when iOS 17 drops – the voicemail trick is a gamechanger
Apple's latest operating system comes with some great new features that offer more personal and intuitive ways to use your phone
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How to add Apple TV as a HomeKit home hub - and why it's a good idea for your smart home
Your Apple TV box can be the center of your smart home. Here’s how to set it up as your HomeKit home hub
By Alan Martin Published
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What are the options for an Apple HomeKit home hub? An expert's verdict on which is best
If you want to set up an Apple HomeKit home hub, you have three options — but one has a big drawback
By Alan Martin Published
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How do you stream movies together online? These clever features make your home entertainment so much more social
Some of the biggest streamers let you watch remotely with friends and family, and there’s a workaround for the others
By Alan Martin Published
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'I never knew it could do that!' This hidden iPhone trick is genius and you just have to shake your device to make it work
Am I the last to discover this iPhone trick that might just save you wasting ages trying to recover from little mistakes?
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Sony WF-C500 vs Airpods: are the budget earbuds a worthy competitor to Apple?
Sony's affordable earbuds get the thumbs up from us, but how do their compare with Apple's AirPods?
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Marshall Minor III vs Airpods: can the rock music masters beat out Apple?
We compare the Marshall Minor III earbuds with the AirPods 3 to see whether the classic rock rep of the former means it can take the tech giants on.
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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HomePod vs Alexa: can Apple's new speaker topple Amazon?
With the release of a new Apple smart speaker, is the HomePod a threat to Alexa's dominance?
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Beats Studio Buds vs AirPods 3: battle of the Apple-backed earbuds
We compare true wireless earbuds from Apple and Beats, looking at design, comfort, audio, pricing, and more.
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Best streaming devices: access your favorite shows and apps whenever you want
Our pick of the best streaming devices from Google, Amazon, Roku and more
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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Five genius things Siri can do for your iPhone that you've probably never used before
Siri can do an awful lot for you if you know how. Here are some of the iPhone virtual assistant’s best functions
By Alan Martin Published
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How to set email reminders on iPhone - the best kept secret for keeping your inbox under control
Apple Mail’s reminder function for iPhone lets you deal with emails when you’re good and ready. Here’s how to do it
By Alan Martin Published
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HomePod mini vs Sonos One: two high-end smart home hubs, but which is the better speaker?
We take a look at the HomePod mini and Sonos One, both of which sit at the higher end of the smart speaker market.
By Caroline Preece Published
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This iPhone shortcut is the one thing you need to have downloaded in case you ever drop your phone in water
Apple's Water Eject feature can force liquids out of your iPhone’s speaker grille to restore your phone to working order. Here's how
By Alan Martin Published
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What is AirPlay? How to use the mirroring technology, whether you're an iPhone user or not
Is AirPlay the best way to switch from your phone to the TV or wireless speaker? We take a look.
By Caroline Preece Published
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Could the new Apple Vision Pro change the future of our homes? Here's how it might alter the way you live with tech
Is this the dawn of a new type of smart home? Here's what we know about Apple's latest tech announcement
By Lilith Hudson Published
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What is Apple HomeKit? Explaining the smart home system and whether you should get it
If you're an Apple fan and want a smart home, then HomeKit is the obvious answer - but is it any good?
By Caroline Preece Published
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6 simple iPhone tricks to free up your phone's storage and clear apps you probably didn't know eat up your GB
Make space for the things you need on your iPhone with these quick and easy shortcuts
By Lilith Hudson Published
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Sick of lackluster music streaming? Here are 7 reasons why Apple Music is the best service around right now
Spotify may be the most popular music streaming choice, but we think that Apple Music might just beat it in a few key ways.
By Caroline Preece Published
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Best smart lock: digital security and deadbolts for a safer home
The best smart locks for front doors, with keyless access and added security, from eufy, Yale, and more
By Caroline Preece Last updated
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AirTags vs Tile: which Bluetooth tracker is best to help a case of constantly misplaced keys?
If you're tired of losing your items, either around the house or outside, then Bluetooth trackers are a lifesaver - but which is best?
By Caroline Preece Published
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Apple Watch GPS vs Cellular: what's the difference, and which one should you choose?
Do you need to pay extra for GPS + Cellular on your Apple Watch? We take a look at the advantages and disadvantages.
By Caroline Preece Published
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How to use 'text replacement' on your iPhone – plus genius ideas for how this handy feature can make your life easier
Don’t waste time repeatedly typing out phrases you use all the time. With the iPhone text replacement feature, you can shortcut them for quick use
By Alan Martin Published
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Which streaming device gets you the most for your money? We assess bang for your buck among the top contenders
Should you spend more on a streaming device? What do budget options offer? We dig down to see how much you need to spend for the best features.
By Caroline Preece Published