So you’ve spent hours queuing for that brand new smartphone, and now it’s time to look for a phone cover to keep it safe, free from scratches and protected from harm. While you’re at it, why not choose one that looks great, too? Here are ten awesome phone covers to choose from, starting from the…
Singapore registered mobile phone owners can now rest assured that if their device is spoilt, damaged or defective in or out of Singapore, Hong Leong Assurance Singapore will cover the cost of repairs of up to $1,000, or have it replaced if deemed irreparable. Launched in July 2017, consumers applying online at https://www.hlas.com.sg/PersonalInsurance/MobilePhoneInsurance/BuyOnline.aspx will enjoy…
What would happen if you were to lose your smartphone today? The hard truth is, many of us have become dependent on this device – from important contacts to memorable photos, our smartphones are what leaves us connected. Be sure to protect it, by avoiding its use in these places: 1. In the toilet A…
Most of us assume our smartphones are secure devices, and that’s when hackers can take advantage of us. Through innocuous features and apps, criminals have devised ingenious ways to turn our smartphones against us, obtaining sensitive information and even controlling our devices. Here’s what to watch out for: 1. Your smartphone’s accelerometer can be used…
Over the years, we’ve accumulated plenty of myths about our smartphones. Some of these are holdovers from the early 2000’s when you could destroy your phone by charging it wrong. Others are spread through forums. Here are the things plenty of us believe, but which just aren’t true: Myth #1: Your phone must be completely drained…
It happens to the best of us. One minute you’re happily posting on Facebook, the next you’re staring at your phone in the toilet bowl. And as per the rules of fate, your phone is 90 percent likely to “go in the hole” before you flush. Here are some less disgusting ways to get it…