Scam texts have quietly become one of the most common threats on your phone. They arrive disguised as a missed delivery, an unpaid toll, or a "your account has been locked" alert, all engineered to catch you off guard. And they're not rare: as of late 2023, Americans were receiving an average of 19.2 billion spam texts per month, nearly three times the volume of 2021, and SMS scams now make up roughly 35% of all phishing attempts worldwide.
If you want to know how to stop scam texts for good, from the free settings already on your phone to the tool that blocks smishing automatically, this guide covers every method for both iPhone and Android.
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It was a Tuesday morning, and my phone was winning.
Seven unread WhatsApp messages, four of which were my mother forwarding prayer points. A calendar reminder for a meeting I had completely forgotten. Three bank alerts I was too afraid to open. An Uber driver calling to tell me he was 'right in front' while Google Maps showed him three streets away. And somewhere underneath all of that, an actual work task I needed to handle before 10am.
I don't think I am uniquely disorganised. I think this is just what it looks like to have a smartphone in 2025: the device that was supposed to simplify your life has quietly become a second job. You manage it. You tend to...
Global innovative technology brand TECNO has unveiled its latest technological breakthrough, the chameleon coloring technology, on day one of the company's first-ever appearance at the MWC. This ground-breaking color-changing technology can change a device's back cover to entirely different colors based on the usage or user customization, allowing users to freely showcase their style without being locked into just one color option.
You may also be interested in the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Phantom V Flip.
The new technology adapts a unique material that allows for a continuous change of colors up to 2 million times, with rapid color changing...
The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro is a powerful and feature-packed smartphone that offers a great value for money. It is comes with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, a triple-camera setup at the back, a powerful 5000mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 processor and more. The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro is a great device for those looking for a feature-rich smartphone at an affordable price.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro
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Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro Key Specs and Features
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the top of the line of the S23 series, recently launched, and the only one in the series that supports the S Pen stylus. It has a similar design to the Galaxy S22 Ultra; however, it is still packed with some major upgrades. These include the 200MP main camera, a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 octa-core processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and more.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Key Specs and Features
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9mobile customers can potentially change their lives with the CashToken Reward Offer every time they recharge their lines.
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Infinix Zero Ultra 5G is currently the most premium smartphone from Infinix and a worthy upgrade to the Infinix Zero X Pro. In this device Infinix is putting together all its best smartphone technologies and announcing itself as a brand to be taken seriously globally. Infinix Zero 20 Ultra features a 5G radio, a 6.8-inch display, 200MP triple rear camera, a 4500 mAh battery, and an impressive 180W super fast charging capacity.
Where to Buy Infinix Zero Ultra 5G
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Infinix Zero Ultra 5G Key Specs...
Infinix Note 12 2023 is yet another iteration of the Note 12. First we saw the initial Note 12 which came with a Helio G88 CPU, then came the Infinix Note 12 G96 with a Helo G96 CPU, and now the Infinix Note 12 2023 with a Helio G99 CPU. It is more or less like the G96 Edition, but with a more powerful and more battery efficient processor. The Infinix phone sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a 50MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 5000 mAh battery.
Where to Buy Infinix Note 12 2023
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Infinix Hot 20 5G as the name implies is a 5G phone. It is the first 5G member of the Infinix Hot series and can be considered a 5G variant of the Hot 20, though a bit more premium. Aside 5G, the Infinix Hot 20 5G features a 6.58-inch display, a 50MP dual rear camera, 5000 mAh battery.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot 20 5G
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Infinix Hot 20 5G Key Specs and Features
6.58 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2408 pixels, (~401 ppi density),...
Fulfilling their promise to keep viewers entertained and glued to their seats throughout this festive season, the first episode of the #TurnUpFridayWithInfinix 2022 was LIT. Well, I’m sorry if you missed it.
Not to worry though, the TurnUpFridayWithInfinix is back this (every) Friday on Africa Magic Urban and Africa Magic Family on DStv channel 153 and 154 and GOtv channel 2 at 9:30pm.
Infinix has put plans in place for fans of the show to not just watch it but have a chance to win amazing prizes.
Can you dance like Liquorose? Do you have a dance group? Do you and your group have what...
December 2, 2022 -- TECNO, an innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 global markets, announced that it will host TECNO Flagship Product Launch 2022, themed ‘Beyond the Extraordinary’ on December 7 from 2:30 pm GST, in Dubai, UAE.
The event will see the official launch of the company’s two new flagship products, the remarkable PHANTOM X2 Series and MEGABOOK S1.
Taking place in Dubai, the city's status as a hub of futuristic innovation makes it the ideal location to mark the launch of two groundbreaking premium tech products.
Celebrating the latest breakthroughs in innovation from TECNO, the event will be an...
Infinix launched its latest device, Zero 20 in October 2022, the launch dubbed “Capture Your Own Story From Zero” saw the company release the first and only smartphone that has a 60MP OIS front camera and gives you what you need to take pictures and record video content clearly.
According to them, the world as we know it has evolved greatly, vlogging and documenting our daily lives has become an integral part of the human existence, the importance of the front camera has significantly increased, it’s for this reason that Infinix released the ZERO 20.
Infinix have marketed the Zero 20...
Constantly thinking of innovative ways to make the lives of their users stress free, Infinix Nigeria has opened several “Exclusive” walk-in stores in different locations nationwide.
For shoppers who are uneasy about sharing their payment information online and love to experience the smartphones first hand before purchasing, this exclusive store is for you.
With plans to have more exclusive walk-in stores, Infinix Nigeria is proud to announce that in the last two months, they have established exclusive walk-in stores in the following states: Kwara, Enugu, Edo, and Delta and two of such in Lagos state.
Speaking on the purpose of this, Kevin Olumese,...
Infinix Nigeria established in 2013 has gone ahead to not only make the lives of its users more pleasurable and convenient with smart devices that have technology and innovative design but has also placed itself as arguably the best mobile brand in Nigeria.
This was affirmed on Sunday, November 6th 2022, when the smartphone brand at the 11th edition of the Peace Legend Awards 2022 was awarded as the Best Mobile Phone Brand in Nigeria. The award ceremony took place at Eko Hotels and Suites.
Aside from releasing the Zero 20 which has industry’s first 60mp OIS front camera, the mobile...
Hongkong, November 20, 2022: Organized by Counterpoint Research, Editor-At-Large of Forbes Magazine and experts from TECNO, MediaTek will join Counterpoint Research senior analyst to speak at the webinar on November 22 at 7 pm Jakarta time (12 pm London, 8 pm Beijing). They will collectively present insights into the continuous evolution of cutting-edge smartphone technology with global and continental insights.
The webinar will go into the influences and technological underpinnings of 2023-2024 smartphone trends toward premium and the expansion of flagship technology under the premise, The Push Towards Premium: Changing Smartphone Preferences and the Technology Behind Them.
The webinar will be hosted by...
GENIEX has partnered with Infinix to give all buyers of Infinix Hot 20i the chance to have fun with free data. Buyers of Hot 20i will get 10GB worth of free data, this will give them the chance to not only have fun with the device but also enjoy the features.
GENIEX is a network provider that has been designed specifically to always provide users with the fastest and most stable local network. The best part is that GENIEX can help users switch to the most stable and fastest local networks without changing their SIM card.
All you have to do after...
Applications that allow you to communicate with a large number of people at once are called "group messaging" apps. They are also an effective means of communication, decision-making and overall project management.
This article comprises a list of iPhone applications that can send and receive text messages personally or in a group.
There are applications for basic group chat and there are apps that make it easier for a person to add someone in group text to solve complex things, which includes a range of productivity tools necessary to manage a project or a company.
1. Slack
According to MessageDesk, Slack is one...
Technology can now also be art. TECNO, a global premium smartphone brand, recently advanced their commitment to delivering consumers the most intuitive, stylish and well-designed smart devices by announcing the CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition Gift Set with a Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition smartphone, a pair of TECNO TWS SONIC 1 earbuds, and other 2 Mondrian style accessories.
Among which, the smartphone perfectly combines the industry's first ‘Sunlight Drawing’ technology with the stylistic art form, allowing the phone shell color to change with the light, paying tribute to the Stylistic master Mondrian achieved through technology innovation.
With the exceptional...
TECNO has something up their sleeves, and we hear it is a special edition to the Camon 19 series, called the Mondrian Edition. This version is one that is guaranteed to blow minds away. But another interesting fact is that they will be launching it soon. In fact, the exact date is August 16th, 2022, and it would be in partnership with the African Artistry Foundation (AAF).
Here is an interesting fact, one of Africa’s prolific songstresses will be the one unveiling the phone on this day. You already know who it is; it's TECNO's first female ambassador, Tiwa Savage.
Everyone knows...
LAGOS – August 08, 2022 – Infinix today unveils two new 5G smartphones in the NOTE 12 series lineup - NOTE 12 PRO 5G and NOTE 12 5G. Launching as the first 5G smartphones in the NOTE series, these models deliver 5G availability to everyone and provide consumers with ultra-fast seamless connectivity, speedy and stable downloads and a truly breathtaking smartphone gaming experience.
The NOTE 12 5G Series come equipped with a top-notch photography system with three high-definition cameras, which give the NOTE 12 PRO 5G an unparalleled smartphone photography experience thanks to the crisp 108MP camera.
In addition, the NOTE...
Blackview, a Chinese smart device vendor devoted to rugged lifestyle experience, is known for its endurable smartphones that are equipped with night-vision and thermal imaging cameras that differentiate themselves from those of Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi.
For decades, Blackview has been focusing on trouble-shooting and solid smart devices that can safeguard their user and embracing the idea of making people “Enjoy Smart Life”.
It boasts smartphones for outdoor adventure lovers, mainstream smartphones for upgraded experience in work or entertainment, dedicated tablets for better study and work of the elderly, children and office workers, as well as smartwatches and earphones.
You may also...
Do you need a value for money smartphone right now? The Umidigi Fan Festival on AliExpress is where to be right now. Starting from May 19 and holding till May 20, you will be able to see exciting deals on not just Umidigi smartphones, but also smartwatches and earbuds. See Deals.
Umidigi will be unveiling two of its smartphone series during the event, namely the Umidigi F3 series and Umidigi Power 7 series.
The highlight of the Umidigi Fan Festival 2022 will be the premium smartphone in both series. For the F3 series, the Umidigi F3 with 8GB RAM, 128GB Built-in...
The Samsung Galaxy A15 is an entry-level smartphone launched alongside the Galaxy A25 to bridge the market between mid-range devices and the recently launched...
