Hacking is a contemporary issue that affects thousands of people from all over the world. Smartphones have become an integral aspect of day-to-day life for most, so the thought of somebody else having access to all that you have ever sent or received is unbearable. It feels like a personal attack on your data, but some hacks will also have detrimental effects on other aspects of your life, particularly hacks involving stolen identity and theft. Whether you’ve been a victim yourself or you are hoping to actively avoid being hacked, we’ve put together some of the most common forms of hacking smartphone users as well as some of the ways you can avoid such an occurrence.

When you’re showing your favourite playlist to your friends through your new Bluetooth speaker, the last thing you want is for the wireless tech to fail. Without the famous fail-safe method of wiggling wires and taking the plug out and putting it back in, what can you do to fix the problem that is Bluetooth breaking?

Technology has advanced in leaps and bounds over the last decade, so fast in fact that we see new and improved iterations of the top devices on an annual basis. Although these advancements have led to some truly amazing technology – Face ID, Contactless phone payments and Touch ID to name a few – the devices are not without their common faults. In this article, we take a look at some of the most common mobile phone faults that plague devices across the spectrum, and how they can be solved.

For many of us, smartphones are an essential extension to everyday life. We use them to wake up in the morning, tell us the time, give us directions and pay for things. It’s okay to rely on your phone, but what happens if it breaks? A replacement phone could be costly, but there may be a cheaper solution if it is repairable.