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Buying guide: Which Nokia smartphone is right for you?
Are you a Nokia fan, but unsure which phone to buy? Find the right Nokia smartphone for you in our Nokia buyers guide, updated with all the top picks for 2020.

by Steffen Herget

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Bowers & Wilkins PI3 review: neckband in-ears from the audiophile guys
Bowers & Wilkins, the British audio company now in American hands, has built its reputation on quality audio. I really enjoyed the sound on both the PX5 and PX7 over-ear headphones, and am now taking a closer look at the brand’s first neckband-style in-ear wireless headphones. How do these stack up against the stiff competition? Here’s our full review.

by David McCourt

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How to factory reset your Apple iPhone or iPad
There are several reasons why you might want to factory reset your Apple iPhone or iPad, but not everyone knows how to do it safely. Before you wander into the settings menu and hit ‘erase’, there are some things you should be sure of first. Factory resets are no undoable, so here’s how to get it right the first time!

by David McCourt

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Shure SE535 review: the best in-ear headphones money can buy?
Shure has built a strong reputation for providing professional musicians with the absolute best sound-quality on stage and in the studio. But are they worth such a large investment for average commuter or music lover? I wore them as my daily headphones for a while to find out.

by David McCourt

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Get the most out of Google Chromecast with these tips
Since it was first released in 2013, Chromecast has been refreshed twice. The 3rd generation is the latest and fastest, and also offers a high-end 4K UHD option on the Chromecast Ultra. The tiny, easy-to-use streaming device can move content effortlessly from your phone or tablet to the big screen, but it also has a number of advanced features. Read on for our Google Chromecast tips and tricks on how to get the most out of the dongle.

by Nicholas Montegriffo

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How to stop Android apps from accessing your location
Whenever you install an app, you’ll see a list of the permissions that it requires. People often don’t bother reading this, but the apps you install can request access to your contacts, messages and even your location, among other things. If you’re concerned about your privacy, you should be aware of which apps can keep track of where you are. Read on to find out how to stop apps from accessing your location.

by David McCourt

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How to get a refund on Google Play Store purchases
Sometimes, purchasing from the Play Store isn’t a happy experience. The app isn’t what it claimed to be, or the music is just rubbish. But if you want a refund, you need to act fast. Here’s how to return paid apps, games or media purchased in Google Play.

by David McCourt

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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 review: great-sounding headphones with style
When I tested the Bowers & Wilkins PX5 headphones recently, I was hugely impressed by the design and build quality, and well as how good they sounded. One thing left me wanting though, was the active noise cancellation. Can the PX7s, the larger (and more expensive) over-ear headphones, score on all fronts? Here’s our full review.

by David McCourt

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How to buy a Xiaomi phone in the USA
As Xiaomi continues its European expansion, picking up market share in Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and France, one huge market still eludes the Chinese brand – the USA. Talk of devices coming to the US has been around for years but hasn’t materialized. That doesn’t mean you can’t still buy a Xiaomi phone in the US, though. Here’s how to do it.

by David McCourt

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How to transfer everything from iPhone to Android
You’ve seen the light. You’ve left Apple’s embrace and joined the happy world of Android, and you’ve got just one question: what about your data? How do you transfer everything from iPhone to Android? We can help with that. The first solution we present is a single program that does tons of work for you, but costs money. The rest of the solutions are all the manual ways to transfer everything from iPhone to Android.

by Brittany McGhee

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