Do unlimited data plans without throttling actually exist?

July 19, 2023

Myth busting: Do unlimited data plans without throttling exist?

Do unlimited data plans without throttling exist, and is unlimited data as limitless as its name suggests? Unlimited data plans do exist, but most come with a big catch: they are likely throttled once you reach a certain amount of data usage. And if your data is throttled (manually slowed down), that begs the question: is it really limitless? Every provider will have a different approach on this point, including us. You may have even noticed that...

Google Photos is a free app that automatically backs up the photos and videos on your phone, and helps you search for the exact one you need.

July 18, 2023

10 reasons you need the Google Photos app

Consider today's post an unpaid commercial for the Google Photos app, since I'm about to convince you that it's a life-changing phone hack you can't afford to miss. Like many people, I take a LOT of photos and videos...

July 14, 2023

Threads user data collection: What users should know

It’s been a week since Threads launched, and Threads user data collection is all that anyone can talk about. So what’s up with this new app, and what does it mean for your personal data? We’re pretty confident you’ve...

July 5, 2023

How to prevent iCloud backup from wasting your data

If you're trying to keep your data usage low, there's a tiny iCloud backup setting that you need to know about (or else you might waste a ton of data without even realizing what's happening). Yesterday morning, I bought...

July 3, 2023

How to check data usage on iPhone

You can check data usage on your iPhone by going into "Settings" then "Cellular" or "Mobile Data" and scrolling down to see how much data you've used in the current period for the selected SIM card or eSIM. The 'current...

June 27, 2023

How to download a Europe SIM card for instant data

Pro tip: If you're heading to Europe, download a Europe SIM card directly onto your phone. You'll be able to connect to local data networks and have a steady data connection, and you'll pay a fraction of the price you'd...

June 16, 2023

Can you just switch SIM cards in iPhones?

While you can definitely just switch SIM cards in iPhones, it's much easier to skip the physical cards and instead toggle between a couple of different eSIMs (digital SIM cards). In today's post, we're going to dive into how...