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 […]
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 customise the Android 4.4 KitKat launcher with Xposed GEL Settings
The Google Experience Launcher (GEL) introduced with the Nexus 5 and KitKat is a big step up from previous stock launchers on Android. The big selling point is easy access to Google Now as the left-most screen, but the larger-than-normal icons and use of transparency work well too. The only real downside to the new […]