Hey,
If you've just bought a new phone, watch or foldable (or you're about to), this issue is for you.
Most of us unbox, sign in and never touch the settings again. And a lot of the best features are hidden or switched off by default.
So this week, I've pulled together my "Do This First" videos, sorted by what's actually in your hands.
🚀 New Gadget? Do This First
Watch the one that matches.
iOS 27 has landed, and as usual, the default settings are not the best settings.
These are the 27 things I'd change or switch on before I did anything else.
The Apple Watch is the gadget people set up in 10 minutes and then use at about 20% of what it can do.
Do these 27 things first and it's a different watch.
👉 If you've gone Pixel: Pixel 11 Pro: First 35 Things To Do!
Thirty-five. Yes, it's a lot. But Google hides plenty of the good stuff.
If you've switched from iPhone, this is the one that stops the first week feeling like a downgrade.
👉 If you've gone Samsung: Samsung Z Fold 8: First 32 Things to Do!
Picked up a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Z Fold 8 Ultra? A lot of the best features are hidden or switched off by default.
👉 Before you wipe the old phone: IT EXPERT EXPLAINS: The Smartest Way To Back Up Your Stuff
Most people think they have a backup. Most people have a hope.
This one helps you work out where you actually are, from "everything is on one phone" up to a proper setup. Do it before you switch or upgrade, not after.
You can buy the best phone in the world. If your WiFi is bad, it still feels slow.
This is the "do this first" for your whole home. It fixes more than any new gadget will.
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