NCC boycott may nix iPhone launch

NCC boycott may nix iPhone launch

DYSFUNCTION? The manufacturer needs to apply for a permit to import the iPhone 16 and it needs to be approved by the commissioners, an official said By Shelley Shan / Staff reporter A sweeping boycott by opposition lawmakers of National Communications Commission (NCC) nominees could lead to dysfunction at the regulator and delay the …

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Samsung urges users to switch on three hidden ‘automated’ performance settings that make your phone faster every day

Samsung urges users to switch on three hidden ‘automated’ performance settings that make your phone faster every day

SAMSUNG has revealed three settings that can automatically boost your phone’s performance. If you’ve had your Samsung Galaxy phone for a while and you’ve noticed a performance drop, there’s an easy fix to try. Make sure that your Samsung phone is optimized for the best possible performanceCredit: Samsung It’s all part of Samsung’s Device Care …

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Best Buy deal GIVES YOU $100 for simply preordering the Google Pixel 8a — plus $499 when you trade in

Best Buy deal GIVES YOU 0 for simply preordering the Google Pixel 8a — plus 9 when you trade in

Google’s latest midrange masterpiece hits store shelves on May 14th, but Best Buy is already out here with one of the best Pixel 8a preorder deals imaginable. Grab the unlocked phone through the retailer’s site and you’ll get a $100 Best Buy gift card straight away, no strings attached. Activate the phone today and you’ll …

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Can dumb phones be the cure for smartphone addiction?

Can dumb phones be the cure for smartphone addiction?

HMD Global just released a remake of the 25-year-old Nokia 3210, and this isn’t the first time feature phones make the news. For a few years, the so-called dumb phones have gathered attention through nostalgia-soaked releases and confusing statistics about young people embracing old-school devices instead of their smartphones. The reason? Almost everyone feels addicted …

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Samsung is working on a One UI 7 update for Galaxy S24

Samsung is working on a One UI 7 update for Galaxy S24

Samsung could soon take the wraps off its long-awaited One UI 7 update, which is based on Android 15 and all the goodies that OS version brings to the table. According to Sammobile, the Korean tech giant has started internally testing a beta version of One UI 7. Citing new firmware updates published online, the …

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OnePlus might be preparing more bloatware for your phone

OnePlus might be preparing more bloatware for your phone

Bloatware has been a long-time problem for Android devices, but some brands have stood against it for a while. OnePlus, though, seems to be sneaking more bloatware onto its devices as of late. OnePlus smartphones are typically pretty light on pre-installed apps. There’s the usual Google suite, a handful of OnePlus’ own apps, and that’s …

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Motorola Razr 50 Ultra price leaks

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra price leaks

08 May 2024 Motorola’s Razr 40 Ultra made its debut in June last year, and we’re now in May so its successor is bound to appear soon. Ahead of its release, today the Razr 50 Ultra’s price for the Eurozone has been leaked, purportedly from an Italian retailer. The screenshot below is allegedly from said …

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