Everyone from legitimate marketers to outright scammers wants to get your attention these days. With a mobile phone in nearly every pocket, many of these have turned to SMS text messages as a way to extend their reach. After all, it's a fast means of communication that's much more likely to be noticed than traditional email messages. Plus, there aren't nearly as many spam filtering solutions available for dealing with text messages, making them ripe for abuse. Contents How to report spam texts on an iPhone How to block spam texts on an iPhone How to filter messages from unknown senders on iPhone How to block spam texts on Android How to report spam texts on Android Other tools for stopping spam texts How to recognize a spam text Show 2 more items The good news is that U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently set its sights on reducing text messaging spam, much like it's already done for spam calls . The first phase of the FCC's … [Read more...] about How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones | Digital Trends
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OnePlus 11R review: the value phone you’ve been waiting for | Digital Trends
OnePlus 11R MSRP $485.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “With a gorgeous display, great performance, a good primary camera, and excellent battery life, OnePlus has cut the right corners to make the 11R the best value-for-money OnePlus phone in years.” Pros Comfortable in-hand feel Excellent display Great performance All-day battery life Good primary camera Cons Average ultrawide camera Bad macro camera Only available in India The OnePlus 11R doesn’t only look similar to the OnePlus 11 . It also offers several features that you’ll find on the more expensive flagship phone, but for less money. Contents OnePlus 11R: design OnePlus 11R: display and audio OnePlus 11R: performance and battery OnePlus 11R: camera OnePlus 11R: software OnePlus 11R: price and availability OnePlus 11R: verdict Show 2 more items The 120Hz AMOLED display, 100-watt fast charging, and a 5,000mAh battery all … [Read more...] about OnePlus 11R review: the value phone you’ve been waiting for | Digital Trends
The Razr 2022 showed me what the Razr 2023 needs to be incredible | Digital Trends
Motorola has three compact folding smartphones, the most recent being the Motorola Razr (2022) . Now, a fourth model is being rumored for release in the near future. The Razr (2022) improved on the second-gen model (the Razr 5G), and after using it for the past week, I can see what needs to change to make any replacement worthy of purchasing over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 or the Oppo Find N2 Flip . Contents Always-on cover screen Tidy up the hinges Current software, fast updates Release it globally Give it an IP rating Motorola could have a winner Show 1 more item Here are five things the Motorola Razr (2023) needs to make it a success. Related Videos Always-on cover screen The Motorola Razr (2022)’s cover screen is almost perfect, and considerably better than the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Find N2 Flip’s outer screens, all because of one thing — it can run apps. That’s right, if you want to reply to WhatsApp messages or even watch a … [Read more...] about The Razr 2022 showed me what the Razr 2023 needs to be incredible | Digital Trends
Google Home vs. Apple HomeKit | Digital Trends
When it comes to smart home platforms, there are only a few viable options — and Apple HomeKit and Google Home are always part of the discussion. The former is tightly regulated by Apple, while Google Home offers more freedom for outside developers to integrate with the software. But is one strategy better than the other? And, more importantly, is one of them better for your smart home? Contents What is a smart home platform? Hub devices Compatible devices Ease of use Verdict From compatible smart home gadgets to required hubs, here’s a closer look at HomeKit and Google Home to help you find the right platform. Related Videos What is a smart home platform? If you’re a bit fuzzy on what a smart home platform is, you’re not alone. They’re a fairly recent development in the tech world, but they provide you with surprising versatility. A smart home platform is what the rest of your smart home gadgets connect to — allowing you to issue commands to … [Read more...] about Google Home vs. Apple HomeKit | Digital Trends
The Motorola Edge 40 Pro could be a Galaxy S23 Ultra killer | Digital Trends
It seems like an official announcement for the Motorola Edge 40 and Edge 40 Pro is just around the corner, but new leaks have already painted a clear (and flattering) picture of what fans should expect from the smartphones. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro, specifically, is shaping up to be an excellent device if the leaks are accurate — and it could be a surprising competitor of the excellent Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra . Related Videos According to avid Twitter leaker SnoopyTech , the specs for the Edge 40 Pro have been laid out in full. The flagship will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and offer 12GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It’ll feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that supports a 165Hz refresh rate, along with a 4,600mAh battery that supports 125-watt super-fast charging via a USB-C port. In terms of cameras, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is rumored to support three rear shooters: two 50-megapixel lenses (one wide and one ultrawide) and a 12-MP telephoto … [Read more...] about The Motorola Edge 40 Pro could be a Galaxy S23 Ultra killer | Digital Trends