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Article | 18/05/2012 Delete linked calendar entries In Android

The calendar on Jstanaway's Android phone displays appointments that he never made--hundreds of them from someone else's calendar. He can't delete the...

Article | 8/05/2012 Remotely transfer iPhoto images to iPhone

Reader Robert Zavod would like greater access to his photos from his iPhone. He writes:

Article | 27/04/2012 How to migrate from BlackBerry to Android

Finally jumping ship, huh? For better or for worse, you’re not alone: If market reports are anything to go by, Android phones have carved out about th...

Article | 24/04/2012 Expand your smartphone's battery life

The battery in Marjorie Hoosier's smartphone doesn't last through the day. She asked the Cell Phones, Mobile Devices forum for advice.

Article | 17/04/2012 How to capture video from an iOS device

Reader Andrew Lane is interested in the technique I used to capture video from my iPad's screen. He writes:

Article | 29/03/2012 Free up space on your iOS device

The iPad and its new Retina display have arrived. And so have the larger apps.

Article | 6/03/2012 Changing your Apple ID's e-mail address

A reader who wishes to remain anonymous would like help with his Apple ID. He writes:

Article | 18/10/2011 How to create custom notification tones in iOS 5

Apple's latest iOS 5 operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices went live last week and one of its new features is custom notification t...

Article | 22/07/2011 How to convert videos for a phone or tablet, for free

If you've got a library of downloaded videos and want to watch them on your smartphone or tablet, you might find out they're the wrong file type. Some...

Article | 9/03/2011 Enable iTunes Home Sharing in iOS 4.3

The next major iOS update is slated to be released this Friday, March 11, alongside the ultra-hyped iPad 2. One of the key features is a little someth...

Article | 9/02/2011 iPhone 4 newbies: 10 essential tips and tricks

You soon-to-be Verizon iPhone 4 customers can learn from the experiences of others. Take it from iPhone old-timers, you're about to enter a magical wo...

Article | 9/02/2011 Keeping track of your iPhone data usage

When users had unlimited data there was no reason to be concerned with how or where that data was being consumed. Since AT&T dropped unlimited data in...

Article | 1/02/2011 How to get out of your mobile phone contract

Buying a mobile phone on a contract is the most popular option when it comes to getting a new phone in Australia. By signing a 24-month contract, you ...

Article | 12/01/2011 Smartphone security: Keep your handset safe

Once upon a time, a phone was just a phone: It simply made and received calls. The only security you worried about was if someone had picked up in the...

Article | 5/01/2011 Overclock your smartphone, if you dare

WARNING: Overclocking is not for the faint of heart. Do not attempt to hack your phone unless you understand and accept the risks of turning it into a...

Article | 15/12/2010 BlackBerry 6: Wipe Your Smartphone, Restore Factory Settings

Many reasons exist for why you might want or need to "security wipe" a BlackBerry, or completely erase all personal data stored on your handheld: You ...

Article | 15/09/2010 Root Google Android the easy way

Google's Android operating system is riding a wave of popularity that has rapidly eclipsed Apple's iOS, and by the end of 2010 it's expected to overta...

Article | 1/11/2010 Free BlackBerry apps: Nine Torch 9800 compatible downloads

Check out the following slides for a list of nine valuable applications for the BlackBerry Torch 9800. Best of all: You’ll never have to open your wal...

Article | 31/08/2010 7 smartphone disasters that could happen to you

Like all technology, smartphones can be hugely useful. However, some of the time they provide opportunities for tech-tinged embarrassment. We tracked ...

Article | 13/08/2010 How to restore an iPhone

QUESTION I've bought a number of apps for my Apple iPhone via iTunes and the App Store. To avoid draining the battery by downloading apps directly to ...