Tag: Smartphones
It’s 2022. Why do we still not have waterproof phones?
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While manufacturers have successfully increased the water-repelling nature of smartphones, they are still far from “waterproof”. A water-resistant product can usually resist water...
Are our phones really designed to slow down over time? Experts look at the evidence
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It’s usually around this time of year you hear people complain about their phones slowing down. Apple and Google release new versions...
What is ‘Other’ in my iPhone storage, why is it taking up so much space and how do I clear it?
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If you’re an iPhone user, check your storage now by selecting Settings, then General and then iPhone Storage.
You’ll probably see a lot...
Phone wet and won’t turn on? Here’s how to deal with water damage (hint: soaking it in rice won’t work)
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If you’ve ever gotten your phone wet in the rain, dropped it in water or spilt liquid over it, you’re not alone....
Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not
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We’ve probably all been there. We buy some new smart gadget and when we plug it in for the first time it...
How landline phones made us happy and connected
Phone calls create an opportunity for genuine
exchange that written communication lacks. Flickr/PhotoAtelier
Smartphones and the internet have revolutionised society, commerce, and politics, reshaping...