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How Do I Clean Up My Old Phone & Transfer Data to My New Phone?
Episode 1829
Randy fromRandy wants to upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S21. But when he transfers the data from his other phone, he has GB of "other" data. How can he get rid of that before he transfers the data? Leo says that other data are cached, or temp files. And they shouldn't transfer when he copies the data over. Look for Samsung's Device Care app It'll allow him to clear out a lot of that stuff.
Is There a Phone Out There That Isn't 5G?
Episode 1829
Karen fromKaren is moving away from her iPhone and wants a new Android phone that isn't 5G. Leo says that 5G isn't dangerous and the 5G signal will go through her whether she uses a 5G phone or not. It's all around her. There is a phone called the Freedom Phone, but it's a cheap sub $200 phone made in China that costs $500 so Leo says it's overpriced.
How Can I Get Rid of Network Connections on My iPhone?
Episode 1828
Cindy fromCindy is having issues with her phone. She keeps getting connections to old networks, which causes her internet access to drop out. Leo says you can forget those old network connections from time to time. Click on the "i" button to the right of the network and select the forget option. That should remove those from your "my networks" section and prevent the phone from connecting to them. Here's an Apple tech note about it. Since Cindy is dealing with a divorce, it may be a good idea just to reset the phone completely.
How Can I Get Photos off an LG Phone?
Episode 1828
Brenda fromBrenda has an LG mobile phone without service. She tried to get pictures off the phone, but she can't seem to get the data off it. Leo says that it's possible the photos have been backed up to Google Photos. If you can access the account, you can go into it, and they should be backed up there. You may also look to see if there's an SD card in the phone. If so, then you may have the pictures saved there.
Should I Buy an iPhone XR?
Episode 1828
Jenn fromJenn is looking at either the iPhone XR or the iPhone 11. Leo suggests waiting until after Tuesday when Apple announces the new iPhone. They'll likely reduce the cost of phones down the line as well. Leo says the iPhone XR will only be supported until 2023/24, a five-year window. So you're better off going with the iPhone 11. Then again, it's twice as much. The XR is almost as good, actually. But if the iPhone 11 goes down to around $400 after Tuesday, that could make the difference. And take a look at the iPhone SE.
Apple’s Victory Is More of a Tie in Epic Legal Ruling
Episode 1828
Apple declared victory this week as a judge ruled that the app store is not a monopoly, but it fell short in prohibiting Epic from offering sales outside of the app store. The judge ruled that while Apple technically won the argument, Epic has the right to direct their customers to their own website to sell digital assets, thereby avoiding paying Apple a 30% fee on any in-app purchases. But Apple can also ban Epic and Fortnite from the app store, so don't look for the app to return any time soon.
Apple Event Tuesday Hints at New iPhone
Episode 1827
This Tuesday, Apple will be having another event, which is expected to showcase the latest iPhone. Presumably called the iPhone 13. Leo says that it's likely that Apple will showcase four new phone models, as well as a new Apple Watch, and AirPods 3. They will also likely announced iOS 15. But Leo says not to expect new Macs until a separate event in October.
Can I Use an Old iPhone With My SIM?
Episode 1826
Harold fromHarold can't get his old iPhone to work with his SIM. Leo says that Verizon used GSM back then, and the iPhone would probably not work anyway because it used G2 towers that were turned off long ago. And they're turning onf 3G as we speak, so older 3G phones are about to go offline. But you could use it as an iPod. How can I get the data off it? Leo says to get iTunes for Windows on your computer, connect that old iPhone, and then it'll copy everything off onto your hardware. Leo also recommends uploading the photos to Google Photos. That way it doesn't matter what phone you have.
What New Android Phone Should I Buy?
Episode 1826
Jeff fromJeff is ready to upgrade from his old Motorola Moto e4 plus. Leo says that the new Moto's are great. The Google Pixel 5a/5g is on sale and the Pixel 6 comes out next month. Leo likes both. But the Motos won't have wireless charging like the Pixel 6 will. The Pixel 5a/5g camera is excellent, the same as the Pixel 4. And in a year, the Pixel 6a will come out. Leo says to go with the Pixel 5a/5g. Check out our Hands-On Technology review: we call it awesomely unexciting!
What Phone Should I Get That Will Work With 5G?
Episode 1826
Michael fromMike is an AT&T customer and he's getting a text that his Samsung P850 phone won't be supported soon, due to 5G. But they aren't turning off 4G/LTE. So what gives? Leo says that AT&T isn't being very clear. The plan is to turn off 3G towers, so if your phone supports 3G, then that won't be available to you. But Mike's phone should work on 4G. But if not, he'll need to upgrade. What should he get that isn't too expensive? Leo is a fan of the Motorola Moto G9, so take a look at the G9 Power series.