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eSIM-compatible phones - Top brands and how to best use a travel eSIM
- eSIMs, or embedded Subscriber Identity Modules, allow for easy profile changes via software instead of physical swapping like regular SIM cards.
- Travel eSIMs are ideal for seamless mobile Internet connectivity during trips, eliminating the need to acquire local SIM cards.
- Providers like Ubigi offer eSIMs for multiple countries, allowing convenient data plan management and top-up options.
- Major brands such as Samsung, Apple, Google, Xiaomi, and Motorola have integrated eSIM support in their flagship and mid-range phones.
- eSIM adoption has been steadily increasing since 2015, with a growing number of devices supporting this technology.
- Beneficial features of eSIMs include flexibility in data plan duration, cost-effectiveness, and hassle-free Internet access while traveling.
- Ubigi, a leading eSIM provider, offers discounted data plans in over 200 destinations, catering to personal and business travelers.
- The convenience of eSIMs extends to various devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets, enhancing connectivity options.
- Travelers are encouraged to consider eSIM-compatible phones and Ubigi's offerings for a seamless and efficient travel experience.
- Ubigi's promotional deal provides 10% off on eSIM data plans, ensuring connectivity in multiple destinations with ease.
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Sony Shifts Focus To Monthly Active Users Over Console Sell-In Units
- Sony Interactive Entertainment's new CFO, Lin Tao, has announced a shift in focus from hardware sell-in units to monthly active users (MAU).
- The company aims to prioritize engagement and profitability by concentrating on MAU as a key metric going forward.
- Sony plans to enhance control over first-party spending and expects growth in PS5's install base, with many new users joining the hardware ecosystem.
- The company also disclosed that the PS5 has shipped 77.8 million units globally and is evaluating responses to potential impacts of US tariffs on its yearly operating income.
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Trump Has A “Little Problem” With Apple’s Tim Cook
- US President Donald Trump criticizes Apple CEO Tim Cook for the tech giant's decision to shift production of US-bound iPhones to India amid tariff chaos and trade war with China.
- Apple reconsidered iPhone production locations due to US-China tariffs, with CEO Tim Cook moving majority of production to India to mitigate the effects of Trump's levies.
- Trump publicly rebuked Tim Cook, expressing displeasure at Apple's plans to move production to India instead of the US, urging the company to invest in domestic production.
- Aside from Apple, Trump has also criticized Amazon for potentially passing extra fees to consumers due to tariffs, reflecting the ongoing tension between the US government and tech companies.
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I'll say it: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the best-looking phone of the year so far
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is making waves with its sleek and elegant design, being hailed as the best-looking phone of 2025 so far.
- Despite its simple appearance, the Galaxy S25 Edge stands out with its thin 5.8mm profile, dual-camera island, and titanium rails.
- Samsung's confidence in minimalism shines through the design of the Galaxy S25 Edge, distinguishing it from other plain-looking phones in the market.
- With the trend of minimalistic phone designs shifting, the Galaxy S25 Edge's adherence to simplicity sets it apart in the industry.
- The Titanium Silver color option of the Galaxy S25 Edge is particularly striking and adds to the phone's stylish appeal.
- The phone's focus on thinness and ergonomics highlights Samsung's engineering prowess and commitment to a clean, user-friendly design.
- Despite initial concerns over the Galaxy S25 Edge's simplicity, the phone's elegance and lack of visual distractions have been well-received.
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has made a strong statement in the smartphone market with its understated yet impressive design.
- As users appreciate the minimalist approach of the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung showcases its confidence and competence in delivering a sophisticated product.
- The phone's stylish aesthetics, particularly in Titanium Silver, have garnered praise and appeal to those who value design in their devices.
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro review
- Motorola has launched the Edge 60 series consisting of Edge 60, Edge 60 Fusion, Edge 60 Pro, and Edge 60 Stylus.
- Motorola Edge 60 Pro features a quad-curved design, IP68/IP69 protection, and MIL-STD-810H compliance, available in three Pantone colors.
- It boasts a 6.7-inch P-OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Dimensity 8350 Extreme chip, and a 50MP primary camera.
- The phone includes a 6,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 15W wireless charging, running on Android 15 with Moto AI features.
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Pakistan Mobile imports rocked with sharp decline
- Pakistan's mobile phone imports experienced a significant decline in the first ten months of the fiscal year 2024-25, dropping by 14.21% to $1.254 billion compared to the same period in 2023-24.
- In Pakistani rupees, the value of mobile phone imports also decreased by 15.57% to Rs349.7663 billion during the same period.
- Despite the decline in mobile imports, the fiscal year 2023-24 saw a notable year-on-year increase in mobile phone imports totaling $1.898 billion.
- Telecom imports in Pakistan overall were down by 5.75% in the first ten months of fiscal year 2024-25, totaling $1.729 billion, with a slight growth in April compared to March 2025.
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The iCloud Photos UNLIMITED FREE Storage HACK
- Apple's 'Shared Albums' feature offers a workaround for managing iPhone storage without purchasing additional iCloud storage.
- By disabling iCloud Photos and enabling 'Shared Albums', users can store photos and videos in iCloud without affecting storage quota.
- Organizing media into shared albums helps save space, categorize files, and collaborate with others on viewing and adding content.
- While this method has limitations like reduced quality and upload limits, it provides a cost-effective solution for managing iPhone storage efficiently.
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'Fortnite' is offline on iOS around the world
- Apple has blocked Fortnite on both the US App Store and the EU's iOS version of its Epic Games Store, despite Epic submitting the game after winning a court case against Apple.
- Fortnite had been available on iPhones in Europe since August last year due to EU rules allowing third-party iOS stores.
- Epic CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Apple for using App Review as a tool to obstruct competition, but Apple has not commented on the situation.
- The conflict between Apple and Epic revolves around profit-sharing, with Apple wanting a share of sales through its App Store and Epic preferring to retain its revenue. The latest Fortnite version included payment systems for both Apple and Epic's store.
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Exciting New iOS 19 Features Revealed
- Apple’s iOS 19 introduces advanced AI features, a modern design, and improved functionality for iPhones and iPads.
- A major highlight is the AI-driven battery management system, optimizing battery performance based on individual usage patterns.
- The new lock screen indicator offers real-time updates on charging times, enhancing control over power management.
- Multitasking on iPhones sees a significant upgrade with the Stage Manager feature, enabling desktop-like interfaces.
- The visual redesign inspired by VisionOS includes circular icons, glass effects, and improved controls for better usability.
- iOS 19 supports iPhones with USB-C ports connecting to external monitors, expanding their functionality.
- iPadOS 19 introduces a MacOS-like menu bar and enhances app window management, positioning iPads as productivity tools.
- While older devices like iPhone XS and XR won’t receive updates, newer models are prioritized for smoother performance.
- iOS 19 emphasizes stability and performance improvements, setting high standards for user satisfaction.
- The update marks a significant evolution in Apple’s mobile ecosystem, offering a refined user experience with innovative features.
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SanDisk Unveils the Fastest PCIe Gen 5 SSD to Date
- SanDisk has unveiled the WD_BLACK SN8100, its fastest PCIe Gen 5.0 SSD targeted at gamers, content creators, and professionals requiring high-speed performance and reliability.
- The WD_BLACK SN8100 features read speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s, write speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s, up to 8TB storage capacity, and uses SanDisk's BiCS8 TLC 3D NAND technology for enhanced performance and durability.
- It is power-efficient, drawing up to 100% less power than PCIe Gen 4.0 SSDs and comes with two cooling solutions, including a low-profile aluminum heatsink for improved cooling and customizable RGB lighting.
- The SSD offers random access performance of over 2.3 million IOPS, supports Intel Core Ultra and AMD platforms, and is ideal for gamers, video editors, and AI processing users in need of extreme performance.
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Apple officially rejects Fortnite mobile App Store submission as Epic Games pulls game from platform worldwide
- Apple has officially rejected the Fortnite mobile app submission by Epic Games for the iOS App Store.
- After a court ruling requiring third-party payment options, Epic Games resubmitted the app for approval, but faced delays in the review process.
- As a response to the rejection, Epic Games has made Fortnite mobile unavailable worldwide, including in the European Union.
- This move could potentially lead to another legal dispute between Epic Games and Apple over the cross-platform functionality and App Store policies.
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Apple Again Named the World's Most Valuable Brand
- Apple has been named the most valuable global brand for the fourth consecutive year, with its brand now valued at $1.29 trillion, a 28% year-over-year increase.
- Kantar's BrandZ Global Top 100 ranking assigns Apple the top position based on brand performance, consumer trust, premium positioning, and successful diversification across hardware, software, and services.
- Apple's brand value constitutes approximately 12% of the total value of the BrandZ Global Top 100, which is $10.7 trillion in 2025.
- Apple's lead in the BrandZ ranking surpasses other major technology firms like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia, reflecting its strong performance in consumer technology and luxury categories.
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Honor 400 appears again on Geekbench, this time with Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- The Honor 400 has appeared on Geekbench again, this time showcasing the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.
- The phone is expected to launch next week and may be among the first to feature the new Qualcomm platform.
- It is rumored to come with a 7,200 mAh battery, 2,736 x 1,264 pixels resolution, and AI Image to Video feature powered by MagicOS 9 and Android 15.
- The Honor 400 Pro variant is said to feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 6.55" display, and a similar battery capacity.
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Fortnite is blocked from Apple’s US App Store… again
- Apple has rejected Epic Games' attempt to resubmit Fortnite to the US App Store, following a court defeat for Apple in a case brought by Epic.
- Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced plans to return Fortnite to the US App Store but faced obstacles as Apple's new defeat did not guarantee global reinstatement of the game on iPhones.
- Epic proposed a peace resolution, suggesting Fortnite's return to the App Store worldwide if Apple adopts a friction-free, Apple-tax-free framework supported by the court.
- Despite Epic resubmitting Fortnite using a European account, Apple rejected the submission, leading to the game's continued blockage on the App Store as well as alternative platforms in Europe.
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Realme GT 7T retailer listing sheds even more light on its pricing
- A Polish retailer has listed the Realme GT 7T revealing pricing details for its RAM/storage versions.
- The 12/512GB model is priced at PLN 2,999 (around €705), while the 12GB/256GB version is listed for PLN 2,799 (about €658).
- The GT 7T will be available in IceSense Blue, IceSense Black, and Racing Yellow colors and offer IceSense Graphene cooling system.
- Expected specs for the GT 7T include a 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen, 50 MP main camera, 32 MP selfie camera, and a 7,000 mAh battery with 120W charging, powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 Max SoC.
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