As an experienced user of the ecosystem and a big fan of iOS & iPhones, in order to have a backup and an insight into the current development of Android, I set out to find the ideal device that would still provide an up-to-date Android at a relatively low cost. LingeageOS was not an alternative, the bootloader should definitely [...]
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G: affordable with compromises Read Post »
After Congstar, as a Telekom subsidiary, was limited for a long time in terms of LTE usage, the situation has now improved: current rates support both Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) and Wifi calling.
Congstar LTE: with VoLTE & Wifi-Call, but reduced speed Read Post »
Apple introduced support for adblockers back in 2015 with iOS 9. Until now, adblockers have led a niche existence on mobile devices, but this now seems to be changing. Heise.de now reports, with reference to a study by the Canadian provider Blockthrough, that although adblock usage on desktops is falling, mobile adblocker usage is increasing significantly and this is practically back to normal.
Mobile Adblockers on the advance Read Post »
If you are on holiday, you may still need the Internet. With Airalo you can book the appropriate eSIMs, which can be easily configured as a 2nd SIM, e.g. on the iPhone.
Airalo: use the Internet anywhere in the world via eSIM Read Post »
mobilcom-debitel has published an interesting offer under the "Freenet FUNK" brand: for 99 cents a day you get unlimited Internet with LTE speed. There are a few special features. Administration from the time of ordering is carried out entirely via an app (for Android and iOS). There is no need for postal or video identification, just your ID card number and
Freenet FUNK: LTE without limit in the o2 network? Read Post »
In principle, all o2 customers (also from other providers such as Drillisch) should be able to use VoLTE. So far, this has not worked on my Redmi Note 5 Pro ("whyred"), but with HavocOS 2.1 (Android 9.0) it now works: HavocOS is a custom ROM based on ASOP Android 9.0 and is "inspired" by Google Pixel. In order for it to be installed
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: VoLTE with Android 9.0 Read Post »
In the current Android interfaces from Xiaomi, there are "recommendations" that are nothing more than advertisements - fortunately, they can be switched off, which will be briefly described in this article. Xiaomi makes an effort to ensure that the ads or recommendations can be deactivated, but does not make it too easy for the user. At least that is still the
Remove Xiaomi MIUI advertising Read Post »
A good four years after the launch of Apple Pay in the USA, the service has now also been announced for Germany. Apple Pay requires an approved credit card and NFC-enabled payment terminals - the latter are already available in many stores. To register a credit card, it must have been issued by a bank that supports Apple Pay. Various banks
Apple Pay comes to Germany Read Post »
With the Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi has a very interesting device on the market that promises smooth operation with Snapdragon 636. Whether the price of a good 185 euros is justified will be clarified here. The Redmi Note 5 is comparable in format to the Xiaomi Mi A1 with Android One - slightly more modern with
Xiaomi Redmi grade 5: affordable middle class? Read Post »
With the Mi A1, Xiaomi offers a mid-range device with Android One - updates & LTE band 20 included. Until now, support for LTE Band 20, which is used by many network operators in Germany, has been a problem with smartphones from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi. With the A1, there is now also an international version that is sold directly in Germany. Technical specifications
Xiaomi Mi A1: Android One Getting started Read Post »
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