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🧤 Winter’s Coming — Here’s How Your Smartphone Can Help You Prepare
As cooler temperatures settle over Christchurch, preparing for the winter months becomes a top priority for many households. While your smartphone might not be the first tool that comes to mind when thinking about winter readiness, it can actually play a vital role in keeping your family organised, connected, and safe. From monitoring weather conditions to managing heating and setting essential reminders, today’s devices offer…
Weird but Wonderful: 10 Unknown Smartphone Functions You’ll Actually Use
Ever handed your phone to your child and wished there was a safer way to let them use it? Or struggled to move the cursor just right while editing a message? Smartphones are full of features that most users never discover—some strange, some incredibly useful. From tapping the back of your phone to trigger actions, to setting up guest modes for children, both iPhones and…
The Hidden iPhone Feature That Makes Life Easier for Kids, Grandparents, and Everyone In Between
Not every iPhone feature makes headlines — but some deserve far more attention than they get. Assistive Access is one such gem. Introduced by Apple as part of its ongoing accessibility commitment, this feature offers a simplified interfacedesigned to make the iPhone easier and safer to use, especially for individuals with cognitive disabilities or those who simply prefer a clutter-free experience. Whether you’re setting up…
Unwanted Ads? Here’s How We Sort Out Adware on Phones
When a smartphone starts acting up—bombarding its user with endless pop-ups, suspicious notifications, or sluggish performance—it’s often a tell-tale sign of adware. Unlike more sinister forms of malware, adware is designed to generate unwanted advertising revenue by hijacking parts of a device’s operating system. While it may seem harmless at first, persistent adware can compromise user experience, drain battery life, and even expose personal data.…
What Happens to Your Personal Data When You Sell Your Old Phone? 🔐
What Happens to Your Personal Data When You Sell Your Old Phone? Upgrading to a new phone is always exciting, but what happens to your old device—and more importantly, the personal data it holds? Many people sell or trade in their smartphones without realising that sensitive information, including contacts, messages, photos, and passwords, could still be accessible. Even if a phone appears to be wiped,…
