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Massive Android problem: SMS has huge delays, here's how to fix

Is it taking forever to get that SMS verification message when you're trying to log in? You're not alone. Problem started on November, 2020 - but it can be fixed. 11 Dec 2020

Google launches iMessage-like feature to U.S. Android phones

Google has today started the rollout for its Rich Communication Service messaging feature on Android. RCS allows rich messaging on Android's ...... 14 Nov 2019 - 1 comment

WhatsApp message traffic now exceeds that of SMS

WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum has announced that the popular cross-platform messaging app now handles up to 54 billion messages per day on average. 20 Jan 2014 - 6 comments

Wikipedia to soon offer articles via text messages

Wikimedia, the parent of the Wikipedia encyclopedia, has revealed plans to offer their 25 million articles via text message. 24 Feb 2013

Indian government to limit bulk SMS sending

The Indian government has said today it will limit bulk SMS sending in the nation, in an effort to reduce the potential spread of misleading ...... 20 Aug 2012 - 1 comment

Facebook, others causing significant SMS revenue decline for carriers

Market research firm Strand Consult has reported on the recent decline in SMS revenue for carriers and the reasons for it. While it is well ...... 14 May 2012

Another security researcher examines Carrier IQ - says keylogging concerns are unfounded

A security researcher appears to have verified Carrier IQ's claim that their smartphone software does not log keystrokes or SMS messages. 05 Dec 2011 - 7 comments

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	Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.
	Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging In our review, we take a look at Sharge's power bank that supports OnePlus SuperVOOC quick charging technology as well as standard USB PD charging. It has small design flaws, but despite those, the Pouch is very nice product. 1 user comment
	Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.

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	Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should. 2 user comments
	What IP rating for dust and water resistance means An IP classification (such as IP68) is given to mobile phones, Bluetooth speakers, and other devices, but what do these classifications mean? 1 user comment
	Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android) In this guide, we go through the most typical reasons for rapid battery drain with phones, and look at potential reasons or solutions.
	GUIDE: Wi-Fi speeds are slow? Here are some tips Having problems with Wi-Fi speed and stability at home? Here are some tips to follow to alleviate the issues. 1 user comment
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment

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