Global Chinese megabrand, vivo, has finally arrived in South Africa and it has chosen to launch with two models that fit into the most competitive category: the first-time smartphone adopters shopping below R3 000. The Y11 is a suitably stylish looking model with a shimmering metallic finish on the back. There’s an ample screen of […]
Water damage
If you accidentally submerge or soak your smartphone or another device such as a remote control, flash drive, or plug end, here are a few things you can do to try and save these electronics.
Huawei Y9 Prime
It looks like Huawei has snatched the crown in the stiff mid-range phone competition.
Hide your phone number
Is someone screening your calls? If you want to call someone, but don’t want them to know it’s you, you can hide your phone number
Return a lost iPhone
If you happen to find someone’s lost iPhone, there is an easy way to get the owner’s contact info, even if it’s locked.
Use your phone to read fine print
If you need to read a document or label, but the text is too small to make out, you can just use your smartphone camera to see it more clearly.
Wifi-only Google Photos backup
Google Drive is a popular cloud backup tool because it provides free storage. If you use Google Photos on your phone by default, it backs up your photos to Google Drive.
Wiping unused iPhone apps
A great way to clear storage space and home-screen clutter on your iPhone is to delete all the apps you aren’t using. iOS has a clever system to clear it all in one fell swoop. To do this, tap Settings, then General. Choose iPhone Storage and tap Offload Unused Apps. The phone will automatically delete […]
Keep your phone unlocked near you
WITH ALL THE HYPE AROUND PHONE SECURITY THIS MAY SOUND A BIT STRANGE: YOU NEED TO RELAX A BIT. Not when you’re commuting by public transport or when you’re out on the town, but rather when you’re at home or at your office desk. Android phones are cleverly designed to save you from having […]