I usually try to handle things I don’t like head-on. But I put off a couple of things as long as I can. One of those is buying a new cellphone. Some friends update theirs every time a new model comes out. But I only upgrade my phone whenever I’m forced to. The money isn’t…
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I love technology, and usually, I’m an early adopter. But when it comes to my phone, I hate buying a new one. Some people always want the latest and greatest iPhone or Android. But I like to hold on to mine as long as I can. I still use an iPhone 7, but I know…
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Don’t be alarmed, but your smartphone will go off this afternoon. The government is testing the Wireless Emergency Alerts, or WEA for short. You’re probably familiar with the weekly EAS test on most radio and TV stations. Well, the WEA is a similar system, but targeted to smartphones. With so many people cutting the chord,…
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The European Union recently ruled that phone and tablet makers will have to start using USB-C charging cables and ports. Of course, Apple is the company that will see the most impact from this. And while those rules don’t affect us, they could very soon…
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I love technology until it doesn’t love me. I spend most of my day on my laptop and smartphone, and they’re great until something goes wrong. At that point, it’s time to reboot. The other day, I had the same issue with my DVR. I realize that it’s just a computer, but I wonder why…
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If you carry a smartphone, you’re often reminded that you need to buy the newest model. I’ve been using an iPhone for years and do my best not to fall into the trap. But, it looks like it may finally be time to upgrade my trusty iPhone 7. As much as I love new technology,…
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Many people get bored with their new smartphone the minute they remove it from the package. At that point, they’re already thinking about their next phone purchase. I love new tech toys but have no desire to waste the money. But if you are pondering your next purchase, it might be…
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There are some days when I sit back and marvel at how much things have changed in my lifetime. The other night, both my wife and I were talking with friends on our smartphones. It wasn’t that long ago we all only had one phone in our homes…
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What is the sudden obsession with foldable phones? Do we really miss our old flip phones that much? I keep hearing that more and more smartphone makers are working on foldable smartphones. Why?
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Smartphone use is increasing every day. So I would think that it would be common sense that you clean your phone often. But this may surprise you, but most people don’t…
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