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Checking eSIM support requires locating an EID code on the device, which can be found by dialing *#06# or through system settings. On iPhones, this is under Settings > General > About, while Android users can check Settings > About phone under Device details or Status information. Apple requires an iPhone XS or later for eSIM support, with iPhone 13 and newer able to run two eSIMs at once.
DroidDeck, an Android app that emulates PC games, has expanded device compatibility to include Google Pixel phones and Samsung Galaxy models with Exynos chips. The update also improves its dual-screen mode, letting users run a Linux-like desktop interface on one screen while a game plays on another.
Samsung's recent One UI updates no longer show the "all apps" button on the home screen by default, relying instead on a swipe-up gesture to open the app drawer. Users who prefer the old button can still re-enable it through a settings menu.
Google Authenticator versions 6.0+ on Android and 4.0+ on iOS automatically sync two-factor codes to the cloud when linked to a Google account, letting users recover them by signing into the same account on a new device. Users who prefer not to sync via Google can instead manually transfer codes by exporting a QR code from the old phone's Transfer Accounts menu and importing it on the new one.
OnePlus has shipped its new OnePlus 15 flagship running ColorOS 17, the Android skin long used on sister brand Oppo devices, rather than the OxygenOS interface OnePlus fans are accustomed to. The software includes a refined interface and a set of new AI-driven features built into the system.
A tech commentary piece identifies seven popular apps that reportedly remain poorly optimized for Android foldable phones, showing layout issues or lack of foldable-specific design despite the devices being on the market for years. The piece suggests Google should publicly pressure these developers to update their apps for foldable screens.
A troubleshooting guide explains that Apple Music libraries often fail to sync because devices are signed into different Apple Accounts, or because the Sync Library setting is disabled. It details how to check account details and enable Sync Library in iOS, macOS, Windows and Android, noting Android has it on by default.
A tech explainer outlines the main ways spam callers and text scammers acquire phone numbers, including random robocall dialing, data breaches, and numbers shared or sold by apps and websites. It notes that some causes, like breaches and random dialing, are beyond a user's control, while other exposure can be reduced through user action. The piece also points to existing tools on Android and iPhone that can help block unwanted calls.
A tech guide highlights five Google Messages settings that are enabled by default but may hurt the user experience, including features tied to notifications and AI tools. The piece argues that disabling these options can make the app function better for most users, despite its overall strength as Android's default texting app.
A tech guide outlines how Google Maps' built-in tools—arrival-time planning, color-coded traffic updates, turn-by-turn voice navigation, and offline map downloads—can simplify driving for older users. The app is pre-installed on most Android phones and available free on both the Google Play Store and Apple's App Store.
Elgato's Stream Deck software can repurpose a spare iPad or Android tablet as a touchscreen control panel for streaming setups. Users install the app on both a computer and tablet, pair them via a QR code over the same local network, and then drag customizable action buttons onto the tablet's screen. The app supports plugins for OBS Studio, Twitch, YouTube, Spotify, and smart lighting brands like Philips Hue, Nanoleaf and Govee.
Google's Gboard keyboard includes an optional clipboard tool, disabled by default, that lets Android users copy multiple text snippets or images at once instead of just the last item copied. Items persist on the clipboard for an hour unless pinned permanently, and the feature can be enabled via the clipboard icon in the keyboard toolbar. Third-party apps like Microsoft Phone Link or KDE Connect can extend this clipboard across synced desktop and mobile devices.