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Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google We love our unboxing sessions as much as the next guy, and today, we have pictures and first thoughts of Google’s latest flagship. In this Google Pixel 6 Pro unboxing, I share photos of this big, bad boy, as well as my first impressions of the device. But before we dive into the meat of the article, introductions are in order. Or as we say it in my neck of the woods, first of all, introductions ....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google If you are looking for a way to update your OnePlus 7 Pro to Android 10, we have the answer you seek. OnePlus 7 Pro hit the market in May 2019 to a loud welcome by fans of the brand. It is a flagship smartphone that oozed power and style. Launching with Android 9 Pie software with OnePlus’ custom skin, OxygenOS 10.0.5, out of the box, it was ready for primetime and it met expectations....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google HMD Atlas is a lower budget Android smartphone. It does not support eSIM or have an IR blaster. It doesn’t have waterproof IP rating either. Of course, wireless charging is not on the specs sheet either. It is a lower budget smartphone, afterall. It isn’t clear at this time whether there is support for any Bluetooth codecs, but there is a 3.5mm headphone port for wired headsets and earphones, and a microSD card slot....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google iPhone owners in the US have had eSIM access since the release of the iPhone XS and XS Max in 2018. And since the iPhone 14 in 2022, it has been an eSIM-only affair. That means all iPhones released in the country since then have had no slots for a physical SIM card. In other markets and regions, most iPhones sold still have a physical SIM card slot alongside eSIM support, so buyers can use eSIM if their carrier or mobile operator supports it....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google I find it annoying when I receive unsolicited messages from unknown numbers or contacts. I am betting that, like most people I know, you do, too. Apart from the nuisance they constitute, spam messages could also pose dangerous risks for your device and data since they can be vehicles for malware. It thus becomes necessary to find out how to block spam messages on your phone....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google There are lots of articles on the Web about how to choose the best smartphone, and they often just reel out a list of specs to look out for. They contain useful information, but most of them will fly over your head if you are not a technical person. As such, I set out to write a practical, no bullshit article on how you can decide what is the best phone for you to buy....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google According to Oxford’s Dictionary, a compass is a tool containing a magnetized pointer which uses the earth’s magnetic fields to determine and show the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it. Cambridge defines it as a device for finding direction with a needle that can move easily and that always points to magnetic north. Some modern smartphones are designed to support compass apps which you can use to like you would a physical compass....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google For a lot of us, screen protectors are a necessity. A smartphone with a sophisticated display costs several hundred dollars, therefore it only makes sense to safeguard your investment. However, screen protectors can form unpleasant bubbles that impair the viewing experience on your smartphone, especially if you don’t apply them properly. It might seem easy enough to install a screen protector, but it’s still good to be equipped with the right instructions to do it correctly....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google Is there a way to mirror the NRL mobile app to TV? “Hi there, I have downloaded an app called NRL TV. It is a sports network to watch on my Galaxy 8 Plus . My issue is that the app does not support Chromecast or screen sharing due to the app’s contract with Fox Sports and the NRL. Is there a way to screen share my phone with a TV’s but the app cannot detect that I’m sharing?...

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google Many people agree that the iPhone is a fantastic tool when it comes to maintaining productivity. It enables us to maintain relationships with those who are significant to us, while at the same time offering the ecosystem of iOS apps that have a solution for practically every productivity issue. With access to more than a million applications, there are undeniably more solutions to daily problems....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google QR codes are everywhere these days – on posters, websites, and even products. Scanning QR codes is a useful way to quickly access information or links. If you have an Android phone, you may be able to scan QR codes automatically with your camera app. This feature is available on many Android devices, and you’ll find it incredibly easy to use. In this article, I’ll show you how to scan QR codes with Android, so you can access the information and links they contain seamlessly....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google Ever tried to screenshot a full webpage or a long chat conversation, only to find yourself taking multiple, awkward images that are a pain to stitch together? You’re not alone. Thankfully, many modern Android phones have a built-in feature that lets you capture an entire scrolling page in a single, seamless image. This video guide will walk you through the simple steps to take a long screenshot in Android devices – both phones and tablets, so you can stop worrying about cropping and start sharing....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google Congratulations on your new cellphone. It is now time to transfer your SIM card to it and you need some help. Whether your SIM is from Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T or any of the many MVNOs, transferring a SIM card to another phone is straightforward, but you’ll need to ensure compatibility and follow a few careful steps. Let’s get to it right away:...

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google If you’ve rooted your Android device, you may be happy to have gained access to more sophisticated capabilities, which is fantastic. With your phone, you can perform tasks that others typically can’t with theirs. But what happens if you wish to unroot it again because circumstances or your interests have changed? It’s possible that you want to unroot your device for security reasons or because your favorite changes no longer require root access....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google Imagine having a smart assistant that can see exactly what you see and respond in the moment — like a helpful guide and a tech-savvy friend rolled into one. That’s what you get with Gemini Live with Camera on the Pixel 9. Just point your phone and it instantly gives you real-time information, suggestions, and actions to make life easier. With Gemini Live with Camera, your phone isn’t just a tool, it’s a partner that helps you navigate, learn, and do more....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google The IMO Q5 smartphone is a product of a collaboration between IMO Mobile and British retailer, Tesco. The compact Android 12 smartphone has a 5.5-inch IPS display, is powered by a Unisoc chipset, and has a smallish 2500 mAh battery. Other features include 2 GB RAM, 16 GB built-in storage, and 4G LTE network support. There is a 5MP selfie camera at the front and a 13MP dual camera at the back....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google Purism, the manufacturers of the Librem 5 smartphone, have launched a prepaid, unlimited cellular service designed to work literally out of the box with the Librem 5. The new AweSIM cellular service was designed to protect consumer data from being shared and used by wireless carriers. The MVNO also provides unlimited Internet service, unlimited voice and text, and you can get a pre-configured Librem 5 smartphone shipped with a SIM card ready to go when you power it on....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google Running on Android 16, LineageOS has just rolled out its 23.0 release to over a hundred devices, but there’s a clause. Google released all components of Android 16 to the public except QPR1 which it withheld at the time of the 23.0 release. Instead of focusing on what they didn’t have, the LineageOS team decided to make the most of what they did have....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google WiFi has become indispensable in today’s mobile, always-connected world. A smartphone with malfunctioning WiFi is the last thing you want to deal with on a busy day. But what do you do when that happens and your phone’s WiFi doesn’t work? There are a lot of things that could bring about a malfunctioning WiFi connection on your smartphone. However, there are just as many ways to fix this problem when it happens....

Add MobilityArena as a preferred source on Google As a developer, I’ve always been excited about new tools that can help me improve my projects, and ML Kit is no exception. ML Kit is a powerful mobile SDK provided by Google, designed to help developers integrate machine learning (ML) capabilities into their mobile applications, both on Android and iOS platforms. This powerful toolkit offers a variety of pre-built ML models as APIs, as well as allowing developers to create custom models tailored to specific needs....