The eSIM is a new type of SIM technology that eliminates the need for a physical SIM card. It’s embedded in your device’s motherboard allowing you to connect to the network of any carrier that provides eSIM services. Does the popular Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi support eSIM in its smartphones and smartwatches? How do you check …
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Have you been planning to upgrade your phone to one of the latest iPhone or Android models? If so, you may wonder how an eSIM works and if it’s possible to use both an eSIM and a physical SIM card at the same time. Can you use an eSIM and a physical SIM card at …
Have you ever had your headphones plugged in or your AirPods paired with your iPhone, yet the notification sounds still play through your phone’s external speaker? iPhones are designed in a way to make app notifications play through the headphones, while phone call ringers and alarm clock ringtones play through the phone’s external speaker, even …
Alarms must be one of the most used features in any phone, considering their importance. However, iPhone alarms have a reputation of sounding incredibly low, barely waking you up. If you also struggle to wake up early due to your iPhone’s alarm volume, read on for how to fix the issue. Why Is My Alarm …
Private calls result from the caller blocking their number from appearing on the Caller ID. These calls are shown on the callee’s phone as “No Caller ID” or “Restricted”. You may notice that private calls are automatically rejected on your phone, or go straight to your voicemail. How can you fix this? To accept private …
Purchasing a new smartphone can be costly for many. Financing a phone lets you divide the expense of a phone into monthly installments over a span of 1 to 2 years. If you’re able to, however, paying off your phone early is not a bad idea. It helps reduce interest costs, lower your monthly bills, …
Not receiving WhatsApp notifications on your Apple Watch? You may be missing important messages and calls. There is no official WhatsApp app for Apple Watch, however you can receive Whatsapp notifications. If they aren’t showing on your Watch, make sure to enable WhatsApp notifications from your iPhone Settings, in your WhatsApp app, AND in the …
The terms “factory unlocked” and “network unlocked” both refer to a mobile phone that is not tied to a specific carrier and can be used with any compatible carrier or network. A factory unlocked phone, also known as SIM-free or carrier-unlocked, is a device that is not bound to any particular carrier at the time …
Like many other iPhone and Android users, you may notice that your phone is using data even when you have mobile data turned off or when the device is connected to Wi-Fi internet. Your phone may continue to use data with mobile data turned off due to incorrect APN settings, or if “Mobile Data Always …
As an Android or iPhone user, you can easily block specific numbers at either the device or carrier level. Once a number is blocked, can you view missed calls from that number? If blocked at the phone level, Android devices will notify you of missed calls and list them in the call log or Phone …