For the $5 I'd paid for it, that would have been cool. But alas, apart from being a useless scam, it's quite innocent. I tore mine apart, and inside is very little. Inside the plastic box is a circuit ...

Make your international trip smoother with simple phone tips—data plans, offline maps, translation apps, WhatsApp, and more.

E-SIM-only phones offer instant carrier switching and multiple profiles, but setup and international travel challenges limit convenience for many users.

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The department of telecom has asked all major smartphone makers to pre-install new devices with a government cybersecurity app called Sanchar Saathi, which cannot be deleted or disabled. Manufacturers ...

Getting a solid Android phone doesn’t necessitate spending a small fortune. The best budget models strike a great balance between price and performance, giving you smooth everyday use without cutting ...

If your new phone no longer supports SIM cards, or you don't want to use them anymore, you can convert to eSIM instead. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) ...

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Most people that buy a modern Android phone expect it to work out of the box with minor tinkering. That's also true of various phone features, like reliable connectivity, performance, and storage. But ...

After three months of beta testing, Apple is finally releasing iOS 26 to iPhone users today. Going by past years' trends, the update should be available around 1 PM ET, along with the official ...

The physical SIM cards we've used for decades are slowly being phased out. With the Pixel 10 series, Google's phones have gone eSIM-only for the first time—at least if you buy them in the US. Apple ...