I tried a mega cheap Android phone that’s less than £100 – and I was blown away by the battery

[ MOTOROLA may have had its heyday in the mid-noughties but the company is still around making gloriously cheap smartphones. It’s hard to find a bargain in the tech world but the Moto g04 will certainly please your bank balance at only £89. 4 Hello Moto…Credit: Jamie Harris / The Sun 4 Is the Moto … Read more

Apple gives a big hint about a major iPhone 16 upgrade as company races to catch up with Android and Samsung

[ APPLE researchers have released a set of AI models that could be used to help power its next-generation iPhone 16. The Silicon Valley giant has been tight-lipped regarding its plans for artificial intelligence (AI) inside iPhones – but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill from churning. 1 Apple boss Tim CookCredit: Getty What Apple … Read more

Millions of Android users warned of chilling attack that can see everything on their screen and leave accounts empty

[ ANDROID users have been warned of a fresh cyber threat that can see everything on their screen before raiding their accounts. The chilling spyware can capture touches, swipes, information displayed, text input, and applications opened, according to experts at ThreatFabric. 1 Can you tell the difference between the real and the fake?Credit: ThreatFabric They … Read more

‘Thank God’ Android users cry as Google plots new button to stop annoying text message feature

[ GOOGLE is plotting a long-awaited button that will let users ‘clean’ up an annoying text message feature. The feature is Google Messages’ newly introduced Screen Effects, which rain down on the screen when triggered by certain phrases, like ‘I Love You’. 1 Google unveiled Screen Effects alongside a suite of new features for Messages late last … Read more

Your iPhone has a secret signal for when you’re being spied on

[ IF you’ve ever worried about being spied on through your iPhone camera, you need to take note of Apple’s “warning dot”. A useful green and orange dot system on iPhone can alert you whenever your microphone or camera is activated. 2 A green dot indicates that your camera is active So, if any app … Read more

Forget the fan! Sony launches ‘weird’ futuristic body air conditioner gadget just in time for summer

[ SONY has launched a clever little gadget just in time for summer that might replace the classic hand fan – if you can afford it. The tech giant has unveiled a bizarre, futuristic body air conditioner that can be tucked into the back of your shirt. 2 Launching in the UK today, Sony’s so-called … Read more

Is YouTube sucking up your battery? Google makes major change to Android app and users claim ‘it uses a lot of power’

[ GOOGLE recently offered a big YouTube performance boost for Android owners – but users say its zapping their battery. The boost meant playback performance was shown in higher resolutions, while power consumption was lowered on select Android devices. 1 It’s unclear if the issue will be resolvedCredit: Getty Sounds like a win-win right? Well, … Read more

Six popular Android phones receive important update that fixes network issues after some users reported missed calls

[ MILLIONS of Android owners have been urged to update their devices to fix a bug that caused mobile network issues. Google has rolled out a second update in April specifically for six Pixel models that have been affected by the bug. 1 Pixel owners who have been experiencing the bug should update their devices … Read more

Google plots free upgrade for millions of Android users – and it could stop a bank raiding attack in its tracks

[ GOOGLE is plotting a so-called ‘quarantine’ for potentially risky Android apps. Quarantined apps essentially get placed in silent mode, where their activities are limited, as well as their interactions with other apps. 1 While Google is typically very good at deleting dangerous apps from the Play Store, some do fall through the cracksCredit: Alamy … Read more

Amazon shoppers shocked at sudden price drop of ‘bargain’ 43-inch smart Fire TV selling for just £259

[ AMAZON shoppers have been left stunned by a sudden price drop on an already “bargain” Amazon Fire TV. The 43-inch smart telly is has had its price slashed by 40 per cent from £429.99 to £259.99. 2 Amazon’s Fire TVs give you all the benefits of a Fire Stick – including the ability to … Read more