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Spotify is offering its paid subscribers a free Google Home Mini. But the offer is only available for a limited time. Spotify Premium subscribers can get a Google Home Mini starting now until 15 November, or until supplies run out. Technically, you'll get the previous generation of the Home Mini, not the new Nest Mini. There are also some caveats to this deal. Here's what you need to know.... Read more
Updated Dark modes have become very popular in recent years, thanks to their ability to blacken interfaces, thereby reducing the strain on your eyes and simultaneously saving your device's battery life. As a result, companies like Google and Apple have begun to release system-wide dark modes across their operating systems, and even app developers are updating their apps with their own dark mode takes.... Read more
These are the absolute best iPad apps available right now, from productivity apps to apps for traveling, reading, listening to music, and more. Read more
Updated This feature guides you through how to get the most out of the Apple Photos on your iPhone, including all the tips and tricks we have found.... Read more
Adobe has launched an Amazon Alexa skill that helps you get out of situations where inspiration is somewhat lacking.We've all been there; after a big lunch,... Read more
Updated Twitter can be a powerful and wonderful tool.It can educate you, enlighten you, make you laugh, and keep you in-the-know. But you have to follow the right... Read more
Updated To help you figure out everything Assistant does on the phone, we've rounded up some expert tips and tricks.... Read more
Here are the Pocket-lint Awards nominees for Best Streaming Device 2019 and details on how to vote for your favourite.... Read more
Updated Amazon is constantly coming up with new - sometimes odd, sometimes innovative - ways to get you to buy stuff on its site.... Read more
The new service, called Wizarding World Gold, is courtesy of Warner Bros and J.K. Rowling’s company Pottermore. It's tailored toward the more die-hard Potter fans out there, considering its hefty price tag at $74.99 a year (£59.99 for UK subscribers). For all of that money, though, you get quite a bit of perks and benefits. One of the coolest ones is a journal called Keys and Curios.... Read more
Updated These are the best taxi apps to get you a cab quickly in London.... Read more
Updated There's no denying that Photoshop can help create some pretty spectacular imagery. However, it can often be overused for image manipulation, sometimes... Read more
It looks like Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency will be dead on arrival.... Read more
Updated Facebook has been around for a while, but chances are, you have no idea about the several hidden features buried within the social network.It's easy to... Read more
Amazon Music, which runs separate to Prime Music, is now available for the 4K and HD version of Apple TV. It requires version tvOS 12.0 or later, and it can be downloaded from the tvOS App Store. Keep in mind Spotify announced its own app for the Apple TV just two days ago.... Read more
Tidal offers discounts to military service members and students, and now, it's launching a "Community Heroes" discount for first responders in the US. The price reduction is available for EMT, EMS, firefighters, and police officers, specifically. They'll receive nearly half off the premium and HiFi plans, bringing their price per month down to $5.99 and $11.99, respectively.... Read more
Updated Facebook recently announced more than a billion people are using Messenger every month, so Pocket-lint is rounding up some of the most interesting things you can do with the messaging app that's clearly taken over the world.... Read more
You might not know who Coleen Rooney is but the wife of footballer Wayne Rooney has blown up the internet with a single tweet.... Read more
Instagram is now becoming even more like Snapchat with updates to the camera that include a "create" mode with new interactive stickers.... Read more
You'll soon be able to make phone calls from your Windows 10 PC - if you have an Android phone r. As we know from last week's reveal of the 2020 Surface... Read more
Here's what's happened to the Find My Friends app and what you now have to do to track your friends in iOS 13.... Read more
In a disclosure posted in its help section, Twitter revealed that it may have used emails and numbers submitted for two-step security for targeted ads.... Read more
Facebook Portal is a controversial device because it is Facebook's way of sticking a camera and microphone in your home. If that wasn't unsettling enough, it now wants to invade your business, literally.... Read more
Many of us own multiple Google Assistant devices and have set up multi-room audio so that they can all play the same tunes at once. But now there's a new audio feature that can take your music-listening experience to the next level.... Read more
Now that Autumn is here, prices are falling faster than the leaves – and GoodOffer24 is no exception. If you’re on the lookout for new software deals,... Read more
How does Google Assistant work, what devices does it work on and what can Google Assistant do? Here's a complete rundown of Google's AI... Read more
Instagram has updated its app so that it can leverage the new native dark mode support in iOS 13. Here's how to get it.... Read more
For the first time, Hulu is allowing its US users to download shows and movies for offline viewing. But there are a couple caveats.... Read more
It looks like Apple Watch might actually get that new Sleep app, which originally leaked last month but never materialised.... Read more
It's not often that Instagram changes how it works, but starting this week, one of its oldest features will be shown the door.... Read more
Apple has announced a bunch of software and services recently. But when are they all available?... Read more
Loads of different life hacks, every single one of which will either blow your mind or make you wonder how you ever survived this long without them.... Read more
A security flaw within WhatsApp for Android enabled hackers to take over people's phones - just by sending them a GIF. As is often the case when these... Read more
Read our guide to Spotify, what it is, how much it costs and how it works. All the details you need to know about the music streaming service.... Read more
Updated Sometimes a Friday night takeaway, or even a Monday night takeaway, is just what you need. Try these apps to get exactly what you fancy.... Read more
Samsung has updated its Samsung Pay service with two new features, including a prepaid cash card. Here's how that works.... Read more
Facebook-owned Instagram is launching a new standalone app. Called Threads, it's a messaging app, which Facebook said is to be used by your closest friends for sharing text, photos, and videos. It's a companion to Instagram and therefore falls under the Instagram umbrella. So you won't see Facebook branding anywhere on it.... Read more
It seems that WhatsApp is developing and testing a new feature that includes self-destructing messages for even more privacy.... Read more
Microsoft has announced a special offer that's exclusive to new subscribers of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.... Read more
Apple has launched Apple News+ in the UK for £9.99 per month. The service has also gone live in Australia.... Read more
Amazon Go stores have been expanding over the past couple years, including mini locations randomly popping up inside other stores. Now, it looks the cashierless technology itself will be getting rolled out to stores operated by other retailers.... Read more
If you've got GoPro or DJI gear or use another 4K capturing camera or drone, you'll know what stunning footage you can capture with your hardware. But... Read more
The BBC is finishing its process of removing all live radio stations from TuneIn next Monday, 30 September.... Read more
Updated Here's everything you need to know about Samsung Pay, including what banks are supported, what devices are supported and how it works.... Read more
The social network will let users add up to five lists as timelines to the Twitter mobile app, allowing them to quickly swipe between them from the home screen. Twitter has been testing the feature since June, and now it's rolling it out to everyone on the Twitter for iOS app.... Read more
Google is hoping to rival Apple Arcade, by introducing its own all-you-can-eat subscription pass for apps and games called Play Pass.... Read more
If you Google-search each of the main Friends characters' names, you’ll be served up cute animations that take over your screen and should make any lover of the show giggle for a minute. Just be sure to turn up your volume to get the full effect.... Read more
Apple's Animoji are custom, animated versions of popular emoji characters. Here's how to create and share them.... Read more
It seems that Snapchat is following in Facebook's footsteps by working on a dedicated news tab for its service.... Read more
You need the Google Play Store if you want to install most apps on an Android device. But what if your Android device doesn't have access to Google Play Services by default?... Read more
Amazon has introduced an HD tier to Amazon Music with millions of lossless tracks.... Read more