Is it safe to keep your cellphone in your pocket? Experts explain the risks and what to do if you’re worried.

Is it safe to keep your cellphone in your pocket? Experts explain the risks and what to do if you’re worried.

Where is your cellphone right now? If you’re reading this, your phone is probably in your hand. But as soon as you’re done, there’s a good chance you’ll stash it back in one of your pockets, like more than half of Americans, according to one 2017 study. It’s something we do rather mindlessly, but cellphones …

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Check your phone NOW: Vodafone has switched off its 3G network leaving millions of Britons unable to use the internet on their smartphones

Check your phone NOW: Vodafone has switched off its 3G network leaving millions of Britons unable to use the internet on their smartphones

Customers with older devices are being forced to upgrade to access the internet Other ‘big four’ mobile operators are ending 3G too including O2 and Three  Has your phone stopped working amid the 3G switch off? Email [email protected]  It ushered an era of super-fast communications, letting us access the internet on the go for the best part …

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What does SOS mean on an iPhone? What is SOS mode?

What does SOS mean on an iPhone? What is SOS mode?

Major cellular carriers like AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile are reporting significant outages Thursday morning, which created some confusion for iPhone users whose phones were in SOS mode. What does it mean when your iPhone says SOS? Apple Support says if you see “No Service” or “Searching” in the status bar on your iPhone or iPad, …

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Deadline nears for Detroiters to sign up for internet discounts

Deadline nears for Detroiters to sign up for internet discounts

Low-income Detroiters have until Wednesday to take advantage of the city’s digital equity tour providing discounts on high-speed internet and electronics. The city is hosting its last round of in-person-only sign-up fairs for the Affordable Connectivity Program, a benefit of the Federal Communications Commission, that provides a discount of up to $30 a month for …

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Internet, phone, and everything else | News, Sports, Jobs

Internet, phone, and everything else | News, Sports, Jobs

This week’s Toledo City Council meeting started an hour early with a presentation from Aureon Fiber Optics and hosted unified communication. The presentation was about Aureon possibly supplying new internet and phones for the city. During the regular meeting, the council discussed Aureon and decided on going with them. They approved five-year contracts …

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Sony Xperia 5 V review: Falls short of its promise

Sony Xperia 5 V review: Falls short of its promise

The Xperia 5 V has its high points but it’s not Sony’s best (Image: Sony) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more An iffy display and only three years of software support spoil this otherwise accomplished premium Android phone with a solid main …

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