Android security is hitting the headlines following a report from cybersecurity firm Zimperium that suggests Android phones can be infected with a picture message, allowing hackers to take complete control of a phone. Before you panic, here’s how to avoid the Stagefright Android MMS virus. Also see: How to remove a virus from Android . We should note that although there is a patch for the flaw, known as Stagefright and to which some 950 million devices are said to be vulnerable, the various flavours of Android in use and the need for both mobile operators and phone manufacturers to be involved in any software updates makes it impossible for Google to automatically roll out a patch to all Android users....

The worst effects of the COVID-19 pandemic might have been temporary, but its impact on the world of work has been more permanent. While some companies have made a full-time return to the office, many others have shifted to a hybrid system or still allow employees to work completely remotely. And to work effectively from home, most people will need more than one display. But what if you don’t have a dedicated monitor that’s fit for purpose?...

Windows 10 has always has a ‘do not disturb’ setting, but as of the April 2018 Update it’s now called Focus assist instead of Quiet hours. There are some useful new features, too, and here we’ll show you how to use them. On phones, do-not-disturb modes are mainly used overnight to stop notifications bothering you when you’re asleep. The defaults for Focus assist are similar: 11pm to 7am. However, as the name suggests, the new feature is better suited to avoiding distractions while you’re working....

It pays to be as security-conscious as possible with online accounts. Here we show you how to get started with new Google safety measures to protect your email and documents. Millions of people have a Google account and this makes them a prime target for criminals hoping to sell your valuable personal information. It’s crucial that you have a strong password, and not one that’s easily guessed. Ideally, your password should contain a mixture of upper- and lower-case letters, numbers and punctuation....

If there’s one constant among Apple’s standard Apple Watch line-up, it’s battery life. Since the inception of the Apple Watch, the company has aimed for 18 hours of use out of a single charge, and with the exception of the 36-hour Apple Watch Ultra, that’s been largely true. While most of us are in the habit of charging the Apple Watch daily, what happens if you’re away from a charger for a longer period of time?...

Windows 11 has been building towards its first feature update for a while now, but you don’t have to wait until the final version arrives. Microsoft has made the 22H2 update available within the Release Preview channels of the Windows Insider Program, meaning anyone with a Windows 11 device can install it right now . It’s still an early build, but Release Preview is much more stable than Beta or Dev channels....

How to use Windows Steps Recorder Back in Windows 7, Steps Recorder was called Problem Steps Recorder, or PSR for short. Even in Windows 10 you can still launch it by typing psr in the search box. The tool records precisely what you do in Windows and is most often used for troubleshooting, but it has other uses too. Here’s how to use Windows Steps Recorder. How to use Windows Steps Recorder Either type Steps Recorder or psr into the search box and press Enter....

This is a potentially historic year for English cricket, but before they can think about the World Cup and the Ashes England have got a mouthwatering tour of the West Indies: three Test matches, five ODIs and three T20Is. The Windies have a formidable record at home against England and this is a huge challenge. In this article we explain how to watch the England vs West Indies 2019 cricket matches live on TV (or for free on YouTube ), as well as how to catch up with highlights and listen to radio coverage....

If there’s one commodity small businesses like yours are short of it’s time, so any tools that can help cut out the admin and allow you to focus on the important things, like revenue and profitability, are a godsend. Take Nuance’s new business-grade voice recognition products for example. Dragon Pro Individual (for PC) and Dragon for Mac don’t simply provide the most advanced and accurate voice recognition technology available for Windows and OS X today, but offer features designed specifically to help you get more done in fewer hours....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Envy 13 is one of your very best options if you want a laptop that looks and feels roughly as good as a Dell XPS 13 or MacBook Pro 13, but costs a lot less. It’s all aluminium and glass, but is hundreds (and hundreds) less than the most desirable models. You lose out a little on screen brightness and slimness, but the compromise feels more-than worth it if you’re careful with money....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great display Solid everyday speed & battery Sleek, good-looking body Quiet, comfortable keyboard Cons No HDMI or Thunderbolt i7 is too expensive Disappointing trackpad Our Verdict The HP Envy 13 has a great screen, solid components and a good keyboard. Combine this with lower price of the Core i5 model and you’ve got a decent everyday ultraportable. But several rivals are better in other areas when you hit the higher specs....

HTC has today unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the HTC 10. Successor to the HTC One M9 , the HTC 10 is a beast of a phone with the gorgeous design, Quad-HD display, fingerprint sensor and awesome performance and multimedia features it needed to get back in the running for best Android phone 2016 . We reveal the HTC 10 UK release date, price, new features, specifications and photos. Also see HTC 10 hands-on review and HTC 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs LG G5 ....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sunglasses-like form factor Lightweight, portable design Can view your phone apps on a 100in display Cons Needs an external battery source Only compatible with select Android smartphones VR experiences are closer to that of first-gen VR headsets Expensive Our Verdict The Vive Flow is an interesting concept for a lightweight headset, but compatibility issues, basic VR experiences and a host of other questionable design decisions mean it’s not quite ready for prime time just yet....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Huawei 13000mAh Power Bank has a nice metal design and offers good value given its capacity. It offers fast (not quick) charging of a connected phone or tablet, but there’s little else here that makes it stand out among hundreds of similar rivals. Best Prices Today: Huawei 13,000mAh Power Bank Our review sample actually came from Geekbuying , from which you’ll save 20p at 19....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Slim and sleek design Outstanding OLED display Rapid charging Excellent audio Cons No Google Play Store or services Quite expensive Middling battery life Our Verdict The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 offers a sleek design, solid performance, an outstanding OLED display, and strong audio output. However, Huawei’s ongoing issues with Google support (there isn’t any) means you probably shouldn’t buy its latest tablet. Best Prices Today: Huawei MatePad Pro 13....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict When comparing the P9 to other flagships, it’s important to remember the £449 price which makes it Considerably cheaper than many of its rivals (but not the identically priced Nexus 6P that’s also made by Huawei). Overall, we’re impressed with the phone: it’s well built, feels good and looks good. The cameras aren’t the absolute best out there, it doesn’t top the charts in game tests and the screen isn’t Quad HD, but these minor quibbles are outweighed not only by the price but also because, unlike the Nexus, the P9 lets you stick in a microSD card to expand the storage....

Huawei has settled into an annual update cycle for most of its laptops, but the MateBook X Pro is a high-profile exception. A 2022 model of the company’s flagship laptop launched just six months ago at CES, but its successor has already been announced. This seems like a strange move from Huawei, but makes more sense when you realise that Intel’s latest 12 th -gen laptop chips launched at the same event....

In less than a decade, a smartwatch has gone from an experimental device to must-have tech for millions of people around the world. And it’s easy to see why. With a smartwatch, you can easily track workouts, monitor sleep or keep an eye on your physical and mental health, all directly from your wrist. Alongside support for phone calls and notifications, it’s a comprehensive companion throughout daily life. However, nearly every smartwatch out there is compromised in some way, whether it’s poor battery life, a cheap build or inaccurate tracking....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Gorgeous design Premium build quality Extremely accurate GPS Long battery life and quick charging Comprehensive golfing mode Cons No NFC payments in the UK Navigation only works with Petal Maps Huawei Health needs to be sideloaded Our Verdict The Watch GT5 Pro is one of the most stylish and premium-feeling wearables I’ve ever had the pleasure of using. It has great battery life, a lovely screen and is extremely well-equipped for health and fitness tracking....

Living in London restricts what I can do when it comes to testing wearables. After all, there are only so many pilates classes and lido swims I can take a device on to test its endurance and capabilities. However, OnePlus’ most recent launch of the Watch 2 Nordic Blue Edition in Helsinki, Finland, gave me the opportunity to truly push a device to its limits. The watch I tested is a more lifestyle-focused version of its flagship wearable, which launched back in February 2024....