Good to Know

Smartphone App Permissions: What Should You Actually Allow?

Every time you install a new app, it may ask for access to parts of your smartphone: camera, microphone, location, contacts, photos, files, notifications or other data. Some permissions are necessary. A navigation app needs location. A video call app needs camera and microphone access. A photo editing app may...
AI

AI in Smartphones: What to Know Before Buying a New or Used Phone

AI is now one of the biggest features in modern smartphones. You can see it in cameras, voice assistants, photo editing, translation, writing tools and search. But “AI phone” can mean many different things, so it is worth understanding what these features actually do before buying a new or used...
Good to Know

Seven Habits That Keep a Smartphone Useful for Longer

A smartphone does not become old overnight. In many cases, a phone starts to feel outdated because of small things that build up over time: poor battery care, too many unused apps, lack of updates, full storage, or simple physical damage. The good news is that you do not need...
SIM

eSIM vs Physical SIM: Which One Is Better?

For many years, connecting a phone to a mobile network meant inserting a small plastic SIM card. Today, an increasing number of smartphones also support eSIM—or use it as their only option. Both technologies provide access to calls, messages and mobile data. However, they differ significantly when it comes to...
About IMEI

Does a VPN Hide or Change Your IMEI?

A VPN can hide your IP address, encrypt internet traffic and make websites think you are connecting from another location. But can it also hide or change your phone’s IMEI? The short answer is no. A VPN does not change your IMEI and does not hide it from your mobile...
About IMEI

IMEI vs Serial Number: What’s the Difference?

Open your phone’s settings or look at its original box, and you will probably find both an IMEI and a serial number. They may look similar, but they serve different purposes. One identifies the phone on mobile networks, while the other helps the manufacturer identify the individual product. What Is...
IMEI check

Why Does My Phone Have Two IMEI Numbers?

You dial *#06# expecting to see one IMEI number – but your phone displays two. Is something wrong with the device? Is one of the numbers fake? Usually, there is nothing to worry about. Two IMEI numbers are completely normal on smartphones that support two mobile connections. What Is an...
Mobile Devices

Decoding the GSM Industry’s Mobile Device Evolution

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, mobile devices have undergone a remarkable transformation, reshaping the way we communicate, work, and live our lives. At the heart of this evolution lies the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) industry, a driving force behind innovation in the mobile sector. Join us on...
Mobile Devices

Understanding CDMA in Mobile Devices

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) is a significant technology utilized in mobile communication, providing an alternate approach to the more widespread Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It stands as one of the fundamental technologies used in cellular networks and mobile devices. What is CDMA? CDMA is a wireless communication...