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5 smartphone AI features you're probably using wrong

Ever really stopped to think about how smart your phone actually is? It’s loaded with AI features most of us barely notice, and some of them are way more useful than you'd expect! In this post, we’re breaking down five underrated or often overlooked AI tools your phone already has. And yes… one of them could literally save your life.

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Phones get viruses too - Here’s how to stay safe

We all know computers need antivirus software, but what about our phones? Are they just as vulnerable, and should we be protecting them the same way? And what’s the deal with Apple vs. Android? Is it really true that iPhones are safer? Let’s break it all down and clear up some common myths!

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New profile page in the mail.com app for iOS

New in the mail.com app for iOS: your profile page! Just one tap lets you access all the most important information about your mail.com account. Plus, you can add a profile picture and toggle between your mail.com accounts!

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How to attach a picture or document to an email

Knowing how to add attachments to your email is an essential skill. You can send almost any type of file, making it easy to share anything from important data to fun memories with your recipient. But with all the different devices and email programs in our lives, there are also many different ways to attach files.

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Protect your email app with fingerprint or facial recognition

If you use the mail.com Mail App on your iOS or Android mobile device, you may want to protect your account against unauthorized access without having to completely log in and out each time you check your email or use your cloud. So why not enable biometric authentication? It only takes a few taps!

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New: Undo email sending in the mail.com Mail App for iOS

Who hasn’t been there? You quickly fire off an email and as soon as you hit send, you realize you forgot the attachment. Or there is an embarrassing typo. Or you didn’t really mean what you said. These regrets can now be a thing of the past!

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How to scan documents with iPhone camera, iPhone Notes & email app

If you need to scan a document, your smartphone is often the most convenient option – after all, most of us have our phone close at hand most of the time. Taking a usable snapshot of a document with your camera can be tricky, so you may think you need to install a special scanning app on your iPhone. But we’ll show you otherwise!

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How to stop spam text messages: Prevent, block and report

We all hate spam text messages! And if it seems like you’ve been receiving more of them, it’s not just your imagination – as spam email and spam calls face increasing obstacles in the form of blocklists and government regulations, spammers have been increasingly turning to spam text messages.

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How to add multiple mail.com accounts to our mobile app

If you use the mail.com Mail app and have several email accounts with mail.com, you can add them all to our Mail app and toggle between them. Find out why this makes sense and how to do it – in our apps for iPhone and for Android.

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What to do if your phone gets wet: 5 steps

Did your phone fall into the sink or the pool? Or even worse, did you drop your phone in the toilet? No matter how your phone got wet, it doesn’t have to mean it’s damaged beyond repair – but it’s important to act quickly! Keep reading to learn how to fix a wet phone.

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New: Updates to the mail.com mobile apps

You probably already love the mail.com mobile apps because they are a convenient and easy-to-use way to stay connected no matter where you are! But did you know that our App team is continuously making small improvements to make your email experience even better?

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How to turn off autocorrect on your phone

Sometimes autocorrect can save us from embarrassing typos. Other times it can drive us crazy – like when it overzealously corrects the names of our friends with unusual spellings. And sometimes things go completely wrong, and we end up texting about the monkey-back guarantee we’re getting on a new purchase.

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How to remove an email account from a phone without deleting the account

Maybe you got a new phone and you want to remove all your personal information from the old one before you give it away. Or there is a little used “junk mail” account taking up space. Good reasons to remove an email account from your phone! But how does it work? And what happens to the email account?

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How do I set up email on an iPhone?

You’ve tried manually to add an email to your iPhone but have been unsuccessful? We’re here to help! Read along and follow the easy steps below to complete your iPhone email setup and learn how to add mail.com to your iPhone!

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Free up storage space on your phone in six easy steps

Have you received these dreaded messages? “iPhone storage full.” “Insufficient storage available.” “Storage space running out.” “There is not enough available storage to take a photo.” So frustrating! You may not be able to take photos on your phone or download new apps. Your phone may start working more slowly or not at all.

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Android Cloud iOS

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What is 5G? All you need to know about 5G technology

It seems like 5G is everywhere now – from ads for cellular carriers and new smartphones to reports of potential dangers of this new technology. But what is 5G and how will it affect you? mail.com offers some quick facts about 5G technology.

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Change your default mail app on iPhone

Do you use your mail.com account as your primary email address? Do you have our Mail App installed on your iPhone or iPad? Final question: Did you know that you can now set mail.com as the default email app on Apple devices? Find out how – in three easy steps!

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Sign up for mail.com email right in our mobile app

Are you interested in downloading and using the mail.com mobile app? The mail.com app is a great choice for your mobile communication needs because it combines your email and cloud storage in a single application. You don’t need a mail.com account before you download – you can create an email account right in the app.

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What is dark mode? And how do you activate it?

The mail.com Mail Apps for iPhone and Android both offer dark mode. But have you ever wondered why people use dark mode? And is dark mode really better for your eyes and your device’s battery?

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What is a cache? Uses, types and what happens when you clear it

“Have you tried clearing the cache?” If you’ve ever been frustrated by glitches when using a website or app or needed more storage space on your device, you may have heard this question. If a website is not displaying correctly, sometimes clearing your browser cache can help. Today our blog explains what a cache is and why it may need to be cleared.

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