A closeup picture of a phone keyboard. The acronym T9 stands for Text on 9 keys. T9 "predictive texting" is a tool used primarily on non-smartphones (those with just a nine-key keyboard similar to a ...

Unlike desktops or laptops, smartphones are equipped with some smart features, such as Predictive text, that aid in fast typing. Considering the form factor, and personalized data on mobile devices, ...

To set up custom text shortcuts on Android, use your keyboard’s settings. For Gboard, go to Settings > Dictionary > Personal Dictionary, then add a word and its shortcut. On Samsung Keyboard, navigate ...

Apple rolled out iOS 17.4 on March 5, introducing a host of new features aimed at enriching your iPhone experience. Among the highlights are podcast transcripts and enhanced stolen device protection ...

Texting is one of the easiest ways to stay in touch with friends and family, and if you can't find the right words to use in a text, you can use emoji instead. But some texting features on iPhone can ...

Your iPhone has a text-to-speech feature built-in. You don’t need to download an app. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac In iOS 17, the iPhone got a built-in text ...

To turn off predictive text on your Samsung Galaxy S10, you just need to go to the "On-screen keyboard" section of your Settings app. Predictive text helps you type more efficiently on your Galaxy S10 ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

Most of us use smartphones and computers every day, but research consistently shows that people rely on only a fraction of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an entrepreneur using AI to make public info easy to understand. For as much excitement as there is around AI at the moment, ...