More Smartphones How-To

• 17 February 2012

• How-Tos: How to put a SIM in an Apple iPhone 4 or above

  Apple's iPhone 4 and 4S use a micro SIM, which measures just 15x122mm, rather than a traditional sized SIM that measures 25x15mm

• How-Tos: How to put a SIM in an Apple iPhone

  Apple's iPhone is unlike other smartphones and feature phones.

• 16 February 2012

• How-Tos: How to tag a photo using Facebook for Android

  Facebook's app for Android has come on leaps and bounds since it was first introduced.

• 15 February 2012

• How-Tos: How to tag a photo using Facebook for iPhone

  Facebook's app for iPhone has come on leaps and bounds since it was first introduced.

• 01 February 2012

• How-Tos: How to purchase and read an eBook from the Google eBookstore on an Apple iPhone or iPad

  In a bid to rival Apple and Amazon, Google launched its eBookstore in the UK in October last year.

• 31 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to purchase and read an eBook from the Google eBookstore on a Google Android device

  In a bid to rival Apple and Amazon, Google launched its eBookstore in the UK in October last year.

• 30 January 2012

• How-Tos: Remove duplicate Contacts for Facebook friends on Android

  Android phone and tablet users may find that some people appear twice in their Contacts list. This is because of a recent update to the Android Facebook app. Fortunately, the problem is easy to solve.

• 27 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to Stream Super Bowl XLVI

  Super Bowl XLVI (46) kicks off on February 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and no matter where you'll be that Sunday, you have plenty of ways to stream the big game to your PC, tablet, or smartphone so you can watch the Giants and the Patriots struggle for supremacy on your preferred device.

• How-Tos: How to purchase an app for Apple iPhones and iPads

  As well as offering thousands of free apps, the iTunes app store also offers plenty of paid-for apps that are priced from 69p upwards

• 26 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to manage a Google Wallet account

  When it comes to downloading apps for Google Android devices, whether they're smartphones or tablet PCs, there are plenty of free apps available that don't need you to register any form of payment method

• 25 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to purchase an app from the Android Market

  As well as offering thousands of free apps, the Android Market, which is Google's offical app store for smartphones and tablet PCs running its Google Android operating system, also offers plenty of paid-for apps that are priced from 62p upwards.

• 23 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to create QR codes

  We provide practical advice on how to generate QR codes that send smartphone browsers to your website, then include them in your documents.

• 18 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to use the iOS Reminders app

  The arrival of iOS 5 last fall brought with it the ability to manage your to-dos in the form of the built-in Reminders app. Reminders won't threaten the many task management utilities available from the App Store--Apple's built-in tool is really geared more toward storing simple lists for shopping, packing, and the like. But there are some time- and location-based tricks you can master with Reminders on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Here's a quick guide on how to make the most of the app.

• 17 January 2012

• How-Tos: When new apps and old iOS devices don't mix

  Reader Steve Paulson finds that old and new iOS devices don't always mix in pleasing ways. He writes:

• 09 January 2012

• How-Tos: How to set live wallpaper on a Google Android 2.2 device

  Smartphones offer plenty of customisation tools, ensuring you can personalise the device so it looks exactly how you want it.

• 29 December 2011

• How-Tos: Send Google Calendar Alerts to Any Cell Phone

  Jonah Langlieb asked how to send Google Calendar notifications to any cell phone.

• How-Tos: Use Google Voice for Android to Slash Your Smartphone Bill

  Smartphone plans are tricky when it comes to voice service. You can either go overboard and have a thousand or more extra minutes that you won't use every month, or lowball your usage and count your minutes near the end of each billing cycle to make sure you don't exceed the cap. However, if you set up Google Voice and Groove IP on your Android smartphone, you can reduce your voice usage significantly by routing calls through your smartphone's 3G or 4G connection--or, if you're willing to depend on Wi-Fi connections only, you could even ditch your cell service entirely. I'll show you how.

• 26 December 2011

• How-Tos: Ten things to do with your new Mac

  Perhaps you lucked out this holiday season, and instead of unwrapping an itchy sweater or a Dunkin' Donuts gift card, you tore the wrapping paper off a brand new Mac. And perhaps this is the very first Mac that you've owned. Don't be afraid of your new computer; you're leaving behind a world of headaches, and this new Mac is your Excedrin.

• 20 December 2011

• How-Tos: How to control your iPhone 4S using Siri

  Voice commands offer an alternative way of controlling your iPhone 4S. We explain how to pitch requests to get the response you want from Siri.

• 16 December 2011

• How-Tos: How To Use Dropbox to Edit Text On Mobile Devices

  With clients for every mobile and desktop operating system and tons of great functionality, Dropbox makes it easy to share files from basically any device.

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