New text message can permanently disable the Messages app on most Apple iPhone models

In the past,we"ve told you about malicious text messages that can cause your iPhone to freeze. Last month, we warned you about a certain 3-second video from VK.com (which could be hidden under a goo.gl or bit.ly URL shortener) that will at first slow down your iPhone, and then freeze it. A hard..

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Samsung could soon disable all Galaxy Note 7 units on its home turf, just like in the US

South Korea is the country with the lowest Galaxy Note 7 return rate, even though Samsung has been offering nice incentives to those who previously purchased the device. The handset maker barely took any measures towards restricting the use of the Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea, just like it recently ..

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App suggestions in iOS 10: how they work, what"s changed, how to disable them

Apple is no stranger to introducing small tweaks and rearrangements whenever it updates its phone operating system — iOS. It"s often the case that an already existing feature will be slightly updated, its settings might change placement or options, and all that without too much fanfare from App..

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Samsung Singapore to disable remaining Note7 devices on December 28

According to Samsung of Singapore, more than 95% of recalled Galaxy Note7 devices have already been recovered, refunded, or exchanged for a safely-operating smartphone. However, Samsung still needs to recover the remaining number of Note7 devices that are still being used out there.
In an effort to collect the final wave of devices in Singapore, Samsung will be pushing an OTA update starting on December 28, which will disable the battery from accepting a charge, and the phone will no longer be able to power on.
Samsung Electronics Singapore will be implementing a software update on 28 December 2016, which will restrict all Galaxy Note7’s battery charge to zero percent. Galaxy Note7 customers who have yet to participate in the exchange/refund programme are urged to back up their data in the Galaxy Note7 immediately and power down their device. Such update disabling unaccounted-for Note7 devices has been announced other regions including Korea, the United States, and Canada.
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Samsung will disable all US Galaxy Note 7 phone functionalities, Verizon models not included

Samsung today announced that it"s planning to roll out a software update for Galaxy Note 7 handsets that are still in the wild in the US. The update will be released starting December 19, preventing Note 7 phones from being charged, and eliminating “their ability to work as mobile devices.” How..

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