#phones — Public Fediverse posts

Tired pup, but no rest for the wicked. AT&T gateway showed up, so new internet is up and running, and with that comes the porting of the last number.
Vik had his number for a decade or so, and after he passed, I continued to pay for it and let it idle for six months until I decided what to do, and that was port it to Tello. I gotta say, if'n you're trying to save on your phone, give Tello a look, I do gig last mile package deliver (think UPS's job DoorDash style), hence the testing with a spare phone number. Five months later, and zero problems. And ports are fast, like under 5 minutes fast. So, moved the last phone number from Verizon, last step is to cancel internet, but that can't be done yet as they're still processing the port on their end. Yeah, the VMO is faster than Verizon at this stuff, which is ridiculous.
So, now I get to update my phone number with all my gig apps tonight, and that'll be done.
The other thing is a new pair of boots, TimberlandPro this time. Yes, this time, third pair in a year and a half I think? I go through shoes fast, so this is nothing special, and for the price Timberland has held up well. I was thinking about Brunt work wear, but the reviews online are not particularly good, especially as they cost around $50 more than the Timberland, basically good, but not that good. I was wearing a pair of Vik's boots, but they suddenly disintegrated. No, really, the pleather cracking was annoying, but not a big deal, but then the cloth and the pleather separated on the back of the right boot, so time for new boots. This'll be the third type of Timberlands, and we'll see what I think about these, first were great, basically chosen by throwing a dart at the board. Second were picked by price, cheaper than the first pair, but still Timberlands, and they worked well. This time around, I had around 3 or 4 choices within the same $5 range on price, so I decided to try a different style, plus these are TimberlandPro, so I'm curious to see if'n they hold up better.
Beyond that, not much, work actually is sucking this week, and of course things are way too busy between work and home repairs/improvements. And then there'll be estate matters, tax matters and investment matters. That said, the lion's share (why do we say that?) should be done by end of June, heck I might even be able to take a break on my birthday. I guess after that the hunt for where I settle for the rest of my life begins in earnest, we've done some casual looking, but nothing serious as there's too many variables, but those will be wrapping up, and there'll be little left other than cleaning this place out.

FCC KYC proposals for prepaid phones would require ID, addresses, and existing numbers to curb robocalls, reducing anonymous access. 📱
Draft FCC rules also flag crypto payments and virtual offices, while telecoms face $2,500-per-call penalties for illegal traffic. 🔒

🔗 https://gizmodo.com/fcc-attempts-to-solve-robocall-problem-by-potentially-creating-even-bigger-privacy-problem-2000756762

#TechNews #FCC #Robocalls #Privacy #Phones #KYC #Telecom #Surveillance #Cryptocurrency #FOSS #Security #Transparency #Freedom #DigitalRights #Tech #ID

https://www.europesays.com/uk/989699/ Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent #Android #Design #luxury #Mobile #Phones #Shopping #smartphones #Technology #UK #UnitedKingdom

Forgot your ID at home? Don't worry — Here's how to use your Samsung Galaxy phone as a digital passport at TSA checkpoints

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/how-to-add-passport-in-samsung-wallet

Forgot your ID at home? Don't worry — Here's how to use your Samsung Galaxy phone as a digital passport at TSA checkpoints

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/how-to-add-passport-in-samsung-wallet

Motorola slid affiliate codes into your Amazon orders, now states this was 'unintended'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-affiliate-codes-your-amazon-orders-states-this-was-unintended

Motorola slid affiliate codes into your Amazon orders, now states this was 'unintended'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-affiliate-codes-your-amazon-orders-states-this-was-unintended

The new Razr Ultra isn’t your average phone — for better and worse

I had one ask for friends, colleagues, the lady checking me in for a meeting at a large…
#NewsBeep #News #Mobile #Gadgets #motorola #PhoneReviews #phones #Reviews #Tech #Technology #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/606991/

The best phones for PWM/flicker sensitive people 2026

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/best-phones-for-pwm-sensitivity

The best phones for PWM/flicker sensitive people 2026

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/best-phones-for-pwm-sensitivity

New Boost Mobile deal gives you a taste of Unlimited for ONLY $10/month — then $25/month for life

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/carriers/new-boost-mobile-deal-gives-you-a-taste-of-unlimited-for-only-usd10-month-then-usd25-month-for-life

New Boost Mobile deal gives you a taste of Unlimited for ONLY $10/month — then $25/month for life

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/carriers/new-boost-mobile-deal-gives-you-a-taste-of-unlimited-for-only-usd10-month-then-usd25-month-for-life

https://www.europesays.com/ie/505274/ The new Razr Ultra isn’t your average phone — for better and worse #Éire #Gadgets #IE #Ireland #Mobile #Motorola #PhoneReviews #Phones #Reviews #tech #Technology

The new Razr Ultra isn’t your average phone — for better and worse

I had one ask for friends, colleagues, the lady checking me in for a meeting at a large…
#NewsBeep #News #Mobile #CA #Canada #Gadgets #Motorola #PhoneReviews #phones #reviews #Tech #Technology
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/697149/

Oppo’s Bubble is a thin round screen for taking rear camera selfies

Oppo launched a new smartphone accessory that makes it easier to snap selfies using your smartphone’s rear cameras…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Mobile #Gadgets #Phones #Tech #Technology
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/667794/

Oppo’s Bubble is a thin round screen for taking rear camera selfies

Oppo launched a new smartphone accessory that makes it easier to snap selfies using your smartphone’s rear cameras…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Mobile #Gadgets #Phones #Tech #Technology
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/667794/

Thinking of buying a Samsung flagship? You may not want to wait too long

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/thinking-of-buying-a-samsung-flagship-you-may-not-want-to-wait-too-long

Thinking of buying a Samsung flagship? You may not want to wait too long

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/thinking-of-buying-a-samsung-flagship-you-may-not-want-to-wait-too-long

Samsung speeds ahead, rolls out One UI 9 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S26 overseas

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-speeds-ahead-rolls-out-one-ui-9-beta-2-for-the-galaxy-s26-overseas

Samsung speeds ahead, rolls out One UI 9 Beta 2 for the Galaxy S26 overseas

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/samsung-speeds-ahead-rolls-out-one-ui-9-beta-2-for-the-galaxy-s26-overseas

It was already hard to recommend the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026), but this $600 discount on last year's version makes it even harder

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/it-was-already-hard-to-recommend-the-motorola-razr-ultra-2026-but-this-usd800-discount-on-last-years-version-makes-it-even-harder

It was already hard to recommend the Motorola Razr Ultra (2026), but this $600 discount on last year's version makes it even harder

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/it-was-already-hard-to-recommend-the-motorola-razr-ultra-2026-but-this-usd800-discount-on-last-years-version-makes-it-even-harder

Your Samsung phone is officially a TSA-approved digital passport

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/your-samsung-phone-is-officially-a-tsa-approved-digital-passport

Your Samsung phone is officially a TSA-approved digital passport

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/your-samsung-phone-is-officially-a-tsa-approved-digital-passport

I have two otherwise fine phones that are unusable in practice due to dead lithium ion batteries, a Pixel XL and a Pixel 4a.

Is there any way to have them repaired for a price that makes sense over buying a new device? Looks like ~$100 each for a repair and that's, what, 4-6 years of life max?

Hoping my current phone holds out until an option with a replaceable battery is viable. Remember when tech got better, not worse?

#phones #android #tech #repair

I have two otherwise fine phones that are unusable in practice due to dead lithium ion batteries, a Pixel XL and a Pixel 4a.

Is there any way to have them repaired for a price that makes sense over buying a new device? Looks like ~$100 each for a repair and that's, what, 4-6 years of life max?

Hoping my current phone holds out until an option with a replaceable battery is viable. Remember when tech got better, not worse?

#phones #android #tech #repair

I have two otherwise fine phones that are unusable in practice due to dead lithium ion batteries, a Pixel XL and a Pixel 4a.

Is there any way to have them repaired for a price that makes sense over buying a new device? Looks like ~$100 each for a repair and that's, what, 4-6 years of life max?

Hoping my current phone holds out until an option with a replaceable battery is viable. Remember when tech got better, not worse?

#phones #android #tech #repair

I have two otherwise fine phones that are unusable in practice due to dead lithium ion batteries, a Pixel XL and a Pixel 4a.

Is there any way to have them repaired for a price that makes sense over buying a new device? Looks like ~$100 each for a repair and that's, what, 4-6 years of life max?

Hoping my current phone holds out until an option with a replaceable battery is viable. Remember when tech got better, not worse?

#phones #android #tech #repair

I have two otherwise fine phones that are unusable in practice due to dead lithium ion batteries, a Pixel XL and a Pixel 4a.

Is there any way to have them repaired for a price that makes sense over buying a new device? Looks like ~$100 each for a repair and that's, what, 4-6 years of life max?

Hoping my current phone holds out until an option with a replaceable battery is viable. Remember when tech got better, not worse?

#phones #android #tech #repair

Millions of People Are Installing #Malware on Their Partners’ #Phones (with Zack Whittaker)

This week Joseph speaks to Zack Whittaker, an editor at TechCrunch. Zack has been leading coverage into the #spouseware or #stalkerware industry. This is malware sold to ordinary people, which they then often install on their girlfriend’s or someone else’s phone. Zack talks about the crazy scope of this problem.
#privacy #security

https://www.404media.co/millions-of-people-are-installing-malware-on-their-partners-phones-with-zack-whittaker/

Millions of People Are Installing #Malware on Their Partners’ #Phones (with Zack Whittaker)

This week Joseph speaks to Zack Whittaker, an editor at TechCrunch. Zack has been leading coverage into the #spouseware or #stalkerware industry. This is malware sold to ordinary people, which they then often install on their girlfriend’s or someone else’s phone. Zack talks about the crazy scope of this problem.
#privacy #security

https://www.404media.co/millions-of-people-are-installing-malware-on-their-partners-phones-with-zack-whittaker/

Millions of People Are Installing #Malware on Their Partners’ #Phones (with Zack Whittaker)

This week Joseph speaks to Zack Whittaker, an editor at TechCrunch. Zack has been leading coverage into the #spouseware or #stalkerware industry. This is malware sold to ordinary people, which they then often install on their girlfriend’s or someone else’s phone. Zack talks about the crazy scope of this problem.
#privacy #security

https://www.404media.co/millions-of-people-are-installing-malware-on-their-partners-phones-with-zack-whittaker/

Millions of People Are Installing #Malware on Their Partners’ #Phones (with Zack Whittaker)

This week Joseph speaks to Zack Whittaker, an editor at TechCrunch. Zack has been leading coverage into the #spouseware or #stalkerware industry. This is malware sold to ordinary people, which they then often install on their girlfriend’s or someone else’s phone. Zack talks about the crazy scope of this problem.
#privacy #security

https://www.404media.co/millions-of-people-are-installing-malware-on-their-partners-phones-with-zack-whittaker/

Millions of People Are Installing #Malware on Their Partners’ #Phones (with Zack Whittaker)

This week Joseph speaks to Zack Whittaker, an editor at TechCrunch. Zack has been leading coverage into the #spouseware or #stalkerware industry. This is malware sold to ordinary people, which they then often install on their girlfriend’s or someone else’s phone. Zack talks about the crazy scope of this problem.
#privacy #security

https://www.404media.co/millions-of-people-are-installing-malware-on-their-partners-phones-with-zack-whittaker/

New AT&T deal gets you the Motorola Razr Plus 2026 for the price of a cup of coffee every month — no trade-in required!

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/new-at-and-t-deal-gets-you-the-motorola-razr-plus-2026-for-the-price-of-a-cup-of-coffee-every-month-no-trade-in-required

New AT&T deal gets you the Motorola Razr Plus 2026 for the price of a cup of coffee every month — no trade-in required!

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/new-at-and-t-deal-gets-you-the-motorola-razr-plus-2026-for-the-price-of-a-cup-of-coffee-every-month-no-trade-in-required

After waiting for One UI 8.5, users say Samsung axed video features

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/after-waiting-for-one-ui-8-5-users-say-samsung-axed-video-features

After waiting for One UI 8.5, users say Samsung axed video features

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/after-waiting-for-one-ui-8-5-users-say-samsung-axed-video-features

Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors throw 'Ultra' into the mix, and it's got our heads spinning

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/galaxy-z-fold-8-rumors-throw-ultra-into-the-mix-and-its-got-our-heads-spinning

Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumors throw 'Ultra' into the mix, and it's got our heads spinning

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/galaxy-z-fold-8-rumors-throw-ultra-into-the-mix-and-its-got-our-heads-spinning

The Razr Plus 2026 is the same but better (and more expensive), but that's not actually a problem. Here's why

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-razr-plus-2026-review

The Razr Plus 2026 is the same but better (and more expensive), but that's not actually a problem. Here's why

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorola-razr-plus-2026-review

6 things you can do with the Moto Pen Ultra on the Razr Fold

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/6-things-you-can-do-with-the-moto-pen-ultra-on-the-razr-fold

6 things you can do with the Moto Pen Ultra on the Razr Fold

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/6-things-you-can-do-with-the-moto-pen-ultra-on-the-razr-fold

Anyone has recommendations for nice old #phones? Was considering a #Nokia 5110 so far.
Just want it for #telephony, anything else is an addon to me ^^

Anyone has recommendations for nice old #phones? Was considering a #Nokia 5110 so far.
Just want it for #telephony, anything else is an addon to me ^^

Anyone has recommendations for nice old #phones? Was considering a #Nokia 5110 so far.
Just want it for #telephony, anything else is an addon to me ^^

Verizon will already give you a FREE Motorola Razr (2026) with this new deal — plus a $100 gift card, because why not?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/verizon-will-already-give-you-a-free-motorola-razr-2026-with-this-new-deal-plus-a-usd100-gift-card-because-why-not

Verizon will already give you a FREE Motorola Razr (2026) with this new deal — plus a $100 gift card, because why not?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/verizon-will-already-give-you-a-free-motorola-razr-2026-with-this-new-deal-plus-a-usd100-gift-card-because-why-not

The best Motorola Razr (2026) deals of May 2026 — free phones, gift cards, and more

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/motorola/best-motorola-razr-2026-deals-of-the-month