David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years.
Tasker is the ultimate app for phone automations and customizations.
Plus, upgrades for Circle to Search, Google Photos, and Emoji Kitchen.
You can do everything from correcting opening hours to adding missing roads—but Google might not listen to you.
These AI models just keep on getting better.
Buying used or refurbished can be great for grabbing discounts and reducing e-waste.
There's more to ChromeOS than just a browser.
Samsung's take on Android 17 is now officially in the testing phase.
You've got automation options on both Android and iOS, but the details differ.
These smart home helpers worked much better than I expected.
Get more out of your AirPods, no iPhone needed.
Claude now offers connectors for Spotify, Audible, Uber, and more—but are they actually useful?
Extra help for your documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows.
As long as you've got a PC running Windows 11 and fitted with an Intel or AMD chip, Samsung's answer to Apple Continuity is now available to you.
Here's what you can now do with graphics in Claude and ChatGPT.
Samsung's Galaxy Enhance-X is a powerful—and free—tool.
It's a lightweight, versatile bot that floats right next to your cursor,
Personal Intelligence is expanding into Google Photos and picking up AI image creation capabilities, courtesy of the Nano Banana 2 model.
Make sure you're making the most of One UI.
A polished media-tracking app with a few innovative features (that kinda work).
Get creative with your own custom keyboard design.
Reduce the clutter and find the posts you really want to read.
Separate your many YouTube lives.
Troubleshoot problems and check everything is working correctly.
You can now chat to Gemini while you're traveling.
Get up and running on your new Apple system.
You can do more with the Samsung Galaxy S26 series than you might think.
If you're in the UK and aren't 18 or over (or can't prove you are), then certain restrictions get applied.
Don't let these ports go to waste.
"Tails" makes it possible to use a computer totally anonymously.
Pick up your game where you left off, on your phone or PC.
Eliminate wifi dead zones with that phone you aren't using anymore.
With a few clicks, you can access adult sites—even if your state government doesn't want you to.
Connect your Pixel to an external monitor over USB-C, and you get a desktop interface to play around with.
I'm still not a fan of AI text generation, however.
Google's best AI tool is incredibly capable—especially for power users.
If you're going to venture out on the dark web, you need to be informed.
Turn your research project into a small movie summary.
Hidden settings and features for the world's most ubiquitous social network.
Android AI is getting smarter, but you currently need a Pixel 10 or Galaxy S26 for these upgrades.
