Oppo Reno 2 – good looks and a decent spec
The Oppo Reno series of smartphones was launched earlier this year. Now, it has been added to with the Oppo Reno 2 being the pick of the new bunch. This is a well-specified phone at a reasonable mid-range price. So, what exactly does it offer to make it worth considering? Starting with the front, it […]
Google Pixel 4 – Good And Not So Good Update
The latest update to the flagship Google Pixel builds on its previous strengths, but sadly also does not improve on some of its weaknesses, which for a phone with a premium price tag is surprising. So, let’s look at the positives first. As with previous Pixel’s the camera setup is class leading. Despite only being a […]
What To Do If Your Samsung Smartphone Is Not Switching On
If your Samsung smartphone isn’t turning on but has done in the past, it could be an issue with the software and may require a restart or longer charge. There are three things you can do to try and remedy this. Leave Your Smartphone To Charge If the battery has been fully discharged it may […]
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha – is this is the real life, is this just fantasy?
The recently launched Mi Mix Alpha might only be a concept smartphone available in limited numbers in China, but it has the potential to change the future of mobile phones. I wrote recently about the need for innovation in smartphone design to take us back to the heady days of the iPhone launch and to […]
Charging your Samsung smartphone
There are now a range of options that allow you to charge your Samsung smartphone in whichever way you find the easiest. Wired charging Wired charging is often the fastest and simplest method. Your device will come with a wired charger in its box. Usually you will have to connect the charging cable to the […]
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 […]
