Phones How-Tos
Latest Phones How-Tos
These hidden AirDrop settings make photo sharing so much better
By Richard Priday published
You can use the location and data controls in AirDrop's options menu to share photos exactly how you want.
Getting out of town this weekend? How to use Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps to avoid traffic
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Don't get caught in holiday gridlock by planning ahead to find the best time to leave and avoid traffic on the road.
Blocked or not? How to tell if someone’s giving you the cold shoulder on iMessage
By Kaycee Hill published
Determining if someone's blocked you on iMessages can be challenging, but looking out for these signs can make it easier.
Apple Maps has a trip-planning feature tool buried inside — here's how to use it
By Philip Michaels published
You can create guides in Apple Maps that include all the places you want to visit on a trip. We'll show you how to create a guide and how to share it with the people you're traveling with.
How to set up Private Space in Android 15 beta
By Tom Pritchard published
The Private Space feature in the Android 15 beta can keep apps hidden from prying eyes. Here's how to set up your own Private Space on your Android phone.
Here’s how to turn off Live Photos and keep them off
By Josh Render published
Have you had to keep turning off Live Photos? Well here's how to keep them off.
iPhone Live Photos are easy to combine into a single video— here’s how to do it
By Josh Render published
It is easy to combine several iPhone Live Photos into a single video for simple sharing. Here's what you need to know in order to create a video with your Live Photos.
How to copy and delete screenshots on iPhone — here’s a great way to limit excessive photos
By Josh Render published
This handy guide will help you to capture your iPhone screen with ease, while not filling your gallery with a hundred photos.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!