Some, such as EventBot will hide themselves away so you don’t even know they’re there. But in the background they’ll steal your data, post fake reviews on your behalf and potentially empty your bank account. You might have some far less subtle malware on your phone, such as a web browser that’s redirecting to a porn site or producing dodgy full-screen pop-ups. But what if there are things going on in the background that you don’t know about?...

We show you how to remove them to free up storage space or disable them if they refuse to go. What is bloatware and why is it there? The term bloatware has been around for a while and simply means software that is preinstalled by manufacturers after the operating system is installed. These apps can often be trials of paid versions or the manufacturer’s own version of an email or calendar app....

Here are a few simple ways to see what could be causing the rapid drain on your battery life… and stop it happening. How to check battery usage in Android Settings > Battery > Usage details When trying to deduce what’s eating up your battery charge, there’s no need to keep a record of which apps you use because Android has built-in tools to monitor this very thing. Open Settings and tap on the Battery option....

With Smartphones becoming so much more flexible and versatile, we are able to customize them to our own personal tastes – and while being able to customize your alarm has been around for a long time, it’s always good to know how to do! Looking to get the most out of your phone? Check our our best Android tips & tricks! How to set any song as alarm on Android First of all you’re going to need your desired song on your phone....

How to stop spam email The easiest way to stop seeing (and receiving) spam is to get a Gmail or Yahoo email account. It’s perhaps not what you want to hear, but both services – which we’ve covered in our Best free email services roundup – have aggressive and effective spam filters. The good news is that you might be able to use Gmail to send and receive emails from your existing email address....

We’ll tackle each of these problems below (shown here in Android, but the process is very similar for iPhone). Stop WhatsApp Downloading Photos & Video Launch WhatsApp and tap the three dots at the top-right corner. Choose Settings > Data and Storage Usage. Under Media auto-download you should see three options: When using mobile data, When connected on Wi-Fi, and when roaming. Tap on each of these options, deselect all options, then tap OK....

That’s called a user password. It’s also possible to prevent people from copying, editing and printing a PDF. No password is required to view the file, but you’ll find those functions are locked out if the owner has chosen to protect the document. That’s called an owner password. The simple fact is that you need to know the user password to unlock a PDF that’s secured, but it is possible to get around owner password restrictions so that you can edit, copy text and images and print a protected PDF....

This guide will assist you in officially unlocking the Bootloader of Redmi, OnePlus, Sony, Huawei, Poco f1, Realme, Moto, Xiaomi, Mi, Zuk, Samsung, LG, Vivo, Oppo, Nokia, Honor, Google Nexus, Google Pixel, etc. Solve Bootloader unlock allowed no error using this article. Manufacturers lock and encrypt the Bootloader to ensure users stick to their only Android OS version. It entirely depends on the device’s manufacturer to whether it allows you to unlock the Bootloader or not....

For those that live in Greater London, the contactless revolution has truly arrived, with TFL offering contactless payment since Tuesday, in addition to regular Oyster cards. Utilising Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, this system makes life quicker, easier and even cheaper for anyone using public transport in the capital. Using contactless payments on TFL: how does it work? The wireless readers used to touch in and out with Oyster cards work via NFC chips....

You might also like: How to book a cheap holiday online and how to book cheap flights online • Launch Google Play and browse for Google Translate • Install Google Translate, then press Open • Select your primary language and the language that you translate most often • Select Translate offline in order to use Google Translate offline, though you’ll need 29MB free storage space to do so • Hit Finished, and the download will begin as soon as you connect to Wi-Fi See all Android tutorials...

The app processes your images to create a series of avatars that look as if they have been hand-drawn by a real-life artist (at least, in theory). Lensa also includes other photo editing tools, including the option to change your background, remove objects and erase blemishes on photos. If you want to download your own set of magic avatars, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know – including the steps involved, how much it costs and what you should know about how Lensa uses your data: you may want to think twice before using it, or letting your kids use it....

Note: If Viber is activated on your mobile device, it must be the latest version in order to install Viber on your tablet. Make sure you have the latest version installed on your mobile device before attempting to activate on any tablet. iPad and Android Download and install Viber for your tablet either for iPad or Android. Open the Viber app and select continue. Select your country from the dropdown menu and enter your mobile telephone number....

Despite the film’s inspiration, it manages to subvert the source it pulls from and still holds up 22 years later. But where can you stream it here in the UK? We’ve rounded up all the places to know about. We also have similar articles for When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and To All The Boys: Always and Forever. Where to watch 10 Things I Hate About You online If you’re a subscriber of Disney Plus, then you’re in luck....

Fortunately in this day and age, that’s no longer the case. Using a VPN, you’ll be able to watch all your favourite shows from across the pond on demand, just as you can with other streaming services like ESPN+, The CW and HBO. So read on to find out everything you need to know – especially to catch the latest season of Rick and Morty when it airs this Sunday....

The next train of thought may be to resort to watching it online. We’ve rounded up everything you need to know to be able to virtually tune in to the hip-hop musical about one of the founding fathers of America, Alexander Hamilton. We also have a similar article for watching Black is King, Beyoncé’s new visual album, as well as news about the Princess Diana musical that is set to premiere on Netflix....

The prequel flick starring Ralph Fiennes was released in cinemas at the end of last year, and now we have confirmation that it will be available to stream in the UK and Ireland in just a few weeks time. If you would like to know when you will be able to stream it, what service you will need and more, then keep on reading. We also have a guide to watching The Matrix Resurrections in the UK on HBO Max....

It’s also relatively compact by the standards of traditional office laser printers, measuring just 420mm wide, 322mm high and 417mm deep. That’s not much larger than an ordinary inkjet printer, although it does weigh a hefty 16kg so you’ll need a fairly sturdy desk or table to rest it on. Despite its compact design, the M277dw manages to cram in an impressive range of features, including a 600dpi laser printer, 1200dpi scanner and copier, and 300dpi fax machine....

However, due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the company decided to cancel its Paris launch event and replace it with a virtual online-only event. All the three phones were unveiled in a live-streamed launch on YouTube. These new smartphones are designed to replace last year’s P30 series of phones which were quite popular. Moreover, Huawei is ready to give tough competition to Samsung Galaxy S20, Google Pixel 4, iPhone 12, and OnePlus 8....

Vodafone are also offering a superb deal, offering the Xperia 5 and a FIFA 20 PS4 bundle when you buy the phone on contract. Plans start from £36 per month, with just £9 in upfront costs. In return, you’ll get unlimited data, minutes and texts, as well as free roaming in 48 countries around the world. See the full range of Vodafone options here. If you’re not set on Vodafone, see more Sony Xperia 5 contract offers here: Don’t worry though, the console and game will be yours to keep forever!...

Moreover, it features a 13-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, 5-megapixel front camera, 5.5 inches capacitive touchscreen with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution, Dual SIM facility (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) and much more. It was released with Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS which was further upgraded to Android 5.1 Lollipop. The only reason that made this smartphone the most eye-catchy was its price. It was priced for less than $135 only....