Are we entering a new wave of innovation for smartphone design?
The recent release of the iPhone 11, whilst garnering some publicity, did not attract the same high levels of news coverage that has typically been the case for previous updates. Granted, apart from the striking camera arrangement on the rear of the more expensive models, it is more of an incremental update rather than a […]
Samsung Galaxy A80 – handset focus
According to Samsung the new Galaxy A80 is “… built for those who live their lives in the moment…”. Sounds good, but what does this means for the phone and you using it? Well the main difference you will notice about the A80, compared to most other phones, is the rotating selfie camera. This ingenious […]
Backing up data from a Samsung Galaxy smartphone to a Google account
You can back up data using your Google account on your Samsung Galaxy device. Type of data backed up: App data, Calendar, Chrome, Contacts, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Fit, Google Play Movies, TV and Music, People details, Picasa Web Albums. The method of backing up to your Google account will differ slightly depending on which device you are using and your operating system, but […]
How to find the serial number, model number and IMEI for your Samsung device
All mobile devices have a unique identity that is made up of an IMEI number, serial number and model number. You may sometimes be asked for one or more of these, so it pays to know how to find them out quickly. Fortunately, all three pieces of information are usually accessible in the same place, […]
10 ways to optimise and extend battery life on your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone
The battery life on your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone depends very much on how the battery is used. Different devices differ by battery life, so the expected battery life for your particular model can be found in the manual. You can check battery information such as how much time is left on your battery, switch to […]
Changing the wallpaper on your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone
You can personalise your device by setting your own wallpaper. Your device includes a selection of wallpapers to choose from, or you can use one of the photos you’ve taken or downloaded. There are 2 ways you can do this, either from the Home screen or from the Gallery Setting wallpaper from the Home screen […]
Samsung Galaxy S10 – handset focus
When Samsung introduced the S10, the latest edition of their flagship smartphone, earlier this year; they didn’t come up with just one option, nor 2, but 3 versions of it! The S10e, S10 and S10+. The S10e is basically a cut down version of the S10, whilst the S10+ is a bigger version of the […]
Nokia 7.1 handset focus
If you are looking for a great value, mid-range handset the Nokia 7.1 ticks most of the boxes. Since the Nokia smartphone brand was resurrected by HMD Global in 2017 it has released a number of good quality and well specified Android smartphones. Now with the release of the 7.1 in 2018 it has built […]
How to check whether your Samsung smartphone is due an Android update
Android operating system updates are released periodically for your Samsung device. If you are having difficulty with it, you should always check for updates as a fix for the problem may have been released. Software updates fall into two general types: operating system updates and security updates. Please note that the type and version of […]