If you want to root or install a custom ROM on your Xperia phone or tablet, you’ll need to unlock the bootloader first. This step can be tricky to pull off, but thankfully Sony have got your back. The company released a tutorial video this week, showing precisely what to do. There are plenty of […]
How to Guides
Mobile phones are getting smarter and more complicated all the time. User Manuals can sometimes be difficult to understand and often rely on you knowing lots about mobile phones. To try and help you make the most of your phone, and get to grips with some of the more advanced features of your phone, we’ve put together the following “How To” guides.
Get the Nexus look: 5 awesome Google apps you should install
Want the best parts of the Google Nexus experience on any Android phone? Here are five must-install apps that Google have unleashed on the Play Store for all recent Android phones to enjoy. 5. Google Now Launcher It all begins with the Google Now Launcher, which first appeared on the Nexus 5 and is now available […]
Best third-party iOS 8 keyboards
iOS 8 includes a lot of new features, but third-party keyboards have got to be near the top of the list. Now it’s possible to download new keyboards from the App Store which have clever gesture typing, improved suggestions and radically different looks. Here are five of our favourites. 1. SwiftKey – free SwiftKey is […]
How to bypass a forgotten Android lock screen PIN, password or pattern
Maybe you’re using an old phone for the first time in a long time, and you can’t remember that unlock PIN. Maybe your foolish friend tried to guess your pattern unlock, and kept trying longer than they should have done. Either way, you’re stuck – you can’t log into your phone. Thankfully, there is a surprisingly easy […]
How to identify your Kindle model: serial numbers, features, look up online and more
Amazon have released quite a few Kindle e-readers and tablets over the years, and sometimes the differences between models can be hard to spot. It is important to know which Kindle you have, as you want to be sure you are getting the right cases and accessories. If you’re not sure what Kindle you have, then you can use the strategies below to answer the question “What Kindle do I have?” and identify your Kindle.