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4 of the best robocall-blocking apps and tools for avoiding phone spam

Mashable Tech

If there's one thing people with iPhones and Android phones can agree on, it's this: Robocalls suck. consumers in 2024, which worked out to nearly 200 robocalls for every adult with a phone throughout the year. consumers in 2024, which worked out to nearly 200 robocalls for every adult with a phone throughout the year.

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Unlocked phone deals are live in Amazons Big Spring Sale

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Save yourself the hassle of coordinating a trade-in or new data plan at a specific carrier and check out Amazon's list of unlocked phones instead. So far, the unlocked phone deals are few and far between, but you can already grab Samsung's new S25 Ultra at a record-low price. Typically, you'll be able to find a better deal.

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Lunar Eclipse 2025: How to take the best blood moon photos with your phone

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Thankfully, phone cameras have gotten really good over the years – and there's no reason you can't capture a solid photo with a decently modern phone. Here are some tips and tricks to help you take the best lunar eclipse photos you can, both in general, and with your specific phone.

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HMDs new earbuds can charge your phone on the go

Mashable Tech

HMD is leaning into tech versatility with a new pair of earbuds that double as a charging bank for your phone. Phones that don’t have the Qi2 or MagSafe magnets can still charge wirelessly using the earbuds, but they won’t attach to each other magnetically, so you'll have to hold them together or stack them on a table.

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The UK could greenlight direct-to-phone satellite services this year

Engadget

If you live in a rural area of the UK, you may soon be able to use your phone for satellite calls, messages and other standard data use. In January, British telecom Vodafone made the world's first satellite video call using a standard mobile phone on a remote mountain in west Wales.

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Realmes next phone could support swappable camera lenses

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Sure, most people won't want to shell out for modular camera attachments on their phones, but those who do might end up getting far better image quality. Realme is one of the two major smartphone manufacturers to show off a modular camera system that could inform ways to get better images on phones in the future.

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How to prepare your phone for trade-in

Engadget

There are also options to recycle part or all of your phone if it's too old to make a trade-in worthwhile. Whatever path you choose, there are important steps to take to prepare a phone you're about to get rid of. These instructions apply to any model you might have, including both iPhones and Android phones.

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