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How Do You Enable and Disable Safe Mode on iPhone?
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How Do You Enable and Disable Safe Mode on iPhone?

Your iPhone freezes inevitably at the worst possible time. Apps crash over and over and the screen just won’t respond…

By Scott Strandberg Published October 16, 2025 11 min read
Refurbished Phone Advantages
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The Advantages of Refurbished Phones Over Used Ones

The secondhand phone market can be a headache. The wrong choice could cost you hundreds of dollars. Most listings out…

By Scott Strandberg Published October 16, 2025 11 min read
How To Make Your Smartphone Last Longer Than Average
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How To Make Your Smartphone Last Longer Than Average

The average smartphone gets replaced every 2.5 years and it’s pretty disappointing since the hardware in these devices could last…

By Scott Strandberg Published October 16, 2025 12 min read
Comparing iPad Air vs iPad Pro: What Should You Choose?
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Comparing iPad Air vs iPad Pro: What Should You Choose?

Two nearly identical iPads with very different price tags can confuse anyone who tries to choose between them. They look…

By Scott Strandberg Updated October 16, 2025 11 min read
Your Guide to Fixing iPhone Green and White Screen Issues
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Your Guide to Fixing iPhone Green and White Screen Issues

A frozen iPhone display that goes completely green or white can turn your phone into a useless brick in about…

By Scott Strandberg Published October 16, 2025 13 min read
How to Tell if Your Phone is a Clone or Original
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How to Tell if Your Phone is a Clone or Original

Counterfeit phones flood the markets worldwide and in some regions fake devices actually make up more than 20% of all…

By Scott Strandberg Published September 29, 2025 12 min read
Why Your Old SIM Card Won't Fit in New Phones
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Why Your Old SIM Card Won’t Fit in New Phones

You finally get your shiny new phone and there’s one small problem waiting in the box. Your old SIM card…

By Scott Strandberg Published September 29, 2025 10 min read
Why Phone Speakers Fail and When to Sell vs Fix
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Why Phone Speakers Fail and When to Sell vs Fix

About one in five phones will develop some speaker problems before you’re ready to upgrade. Flagship model owners could be…

By Scott Strandberg Published September 29, 2025 13 min read
What Makes Dual SIM Phones Worth More
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What Makes Dual SIM Phones Worth More in 2025?

Dual-SIM phones will run you about $50-100 more than their single-SIM counterparts. Most shoppers see this as just another feature…

By Scott Strandberg Published September 29, 2025 12 min read
How to Find Your Phone's Real Manufacturing Date
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How to Find Your Phone’s Real Manufacturing Date

Your phone left the factory months before you bought it. The gap between production and when you buy it can…

By Scott Strandberg Updated September 29, 2025 15 min read
Phone Speaker Making Static Noise? Quick Test Guide
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Phone Speaker Making Static Noise? Quick Test Guide

If your phone’s speakers make an annoying static noise, you’re not alone. Static during calls and music playback is frustrating,…

By Scott Strandberg Published September 29, 2025 13 min read
What Do Phone Model Numbers Actually Tell You?
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What Do Phone Model Numbers Actually Tell You?

Phone model numbers like A3084 or SM-G991U actually contain loads of information that sales reps rarely share with customers. Those…

By Scott Strandberg Published September 29, 2025 11 min read

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