Blog #Smartphones

By now it’s safe to say StarLink has disrupted the markets sending ISPs into panic mode, much to the delight of internet users in every country it has been introduced to. From offering fast internet with cheaper subscription plans albeit a bit higher cost for equipment but frankly that will even out with time when you compare the data costs. Now re-imagine that StatLink technology but this time without the need for the kit, now some Smartphones can now connect directly with satellites with T-Mobile leading the charge. Now that direct-to-cell technology has graced us could this signal the end of traditional telecommunications companies? With carriers constantly updating their satellite phone plans, here's all you need to know about satellite connectivity in Smartphones phones, whether your phone has it and what "satellite optimized" means.

With modern smartphones requiring more processing power, more power for animations, background processes and to power all the modern very high power consuming features and processes unsurprisingly, battery life has become an issue for most smartphone users. Say goodbye to battery these battery issues- these 10 tried-and-true tips will help you get the most out of your Android's battery life. There are many different methods for saving battery life. However, there are 10 key settings that you can change right now to see improvements immediately.

Counterfeit, used and refurbished electronic gadgets have become a norm in the Zim market. To be clear selling counterfeit goods is illegal but selling used or refurbished goods is legal but the problem now comes when consumers are now being told that these goods are brand new and sealed. For the last few days i have been seeing several outlets in Harare and online claiming refurbished PCs to be brand new and the sad thing is almost 80% of Zimbabwean consumers don’t know the difference. As reported by the Herald one such example is Victory Mobiles housed in Nicky’s Mall, located at the corner of Bank and Chinhoyi streets, opposite the Gulf Complex, an electronics shop reportedly selling counterfeit Redmi and Samsung phonesTrust Freddy, Check Point Desk. Join us as we uncover the whole secret and how to authenticate products.

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, concerns about the security of personal information have become more prominent than ever. Phone hacking, once perceived as the domain of skilled hackers and cybercriminals, is now a topic that raises questions about its simplicity, the methods employed, and the measures one can take to prevent falling victim to such intrusions.