How to upgrade your Android Wear smartwatch for iOS

Android Wear gained the ability to work with iOS earlier this year, but only smartwatches released recently — the new Moto 360, the Huawei Watch, the second generation Watch Urbane — actually are compatible out of the box. For older Android wear devices, you’ll need to upgrade your device to version 1.3 before you can pair with an iPhone. Here’s how to do it!

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How to take great smartphone photos #3: using great apps

In this three part series, we’ll look at how to take brilliant photos on your smartphone. So far, we’ve looked at which phones are the best and taking photos, and accessories you can use to extend your photographic capabilities. In this third and final section, we’re taking a look at some of the best apps on the market for taking and editing photos.

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How to pair Bluetooth devices: a generic guide

This guide attempts to provide generic advice to pairing Bluetooth devices. N.B.: Generally, you’ll be pairing a Bluetooth peripheral (a speaker, headset, gamepad, mouse, keyboard) with a computer or mobile device (whether that’s a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop). For brevity, I’ll refer to these simply as peripherals and computers. 1. Turn on your peripheral and computer, and ensure […]

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