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How to Fix iPhone Unavailable on Lock Screen [2024 Updated] - Technology Org

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How to Fix iPhone Unavailable on Lock Screen [2024 Updated] - Technology Org

If your iPhone displays the message “iPhone Unavailable” on the lock screen, it means that you have entered an incorrect passcode multiple times, triggering Apple Security measures to safeguard your device from unauthorized access. You may find yourself in a situation where you have forgotten your iPhone password and cannot unlock your device. However, there’s no need to worry. This article will guide you through several methods to fix “iPhone Unavailable” lock screen issue.

When you encounter the “iPhone Unavailable” message, often with a timer, it signifies that you have made multiple consecutive incorrect password attempts within a short period. Your iPhone will then be locked, preventing further access to the device. The lockout time varies from 1 minute to 8 hours or longer. In a nutshell, the more failed attempts, the longer the lockout.

Additionally, depending on your settings and the version of iOS you are using, your iPhone may alternatively display “Security Lockout” or, in earlier versions before iOS 15.2, the prompt will appear as “iPhone is disabled“.

Solution 1: Fix iPhone Unavailable without Computer

Starting from iOS 15.2 and later, iPhone has introduced a helpful feature known as “Erase iPhone” to assist users in resetting their devices. This functionality enables individuals who have forgotten their screen passcode to reset their unavailable iPhone using their Apple ID. It’s worth noting that “Erase iPhone” will permanently erase all content and settings on the device. Follow these steps:

Step 1: On the iPhone Unavailable screen, continue entering the wrong passcode until you see Erase iPhone option in the lower right corner.

Step 2: Tap Erase iPhone > Erase iPhone (for iOS 17 and later, tap Forgot Passcode > Start iPhone Reset), then enter your Apple ID password to sign out of the account. Then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

Step 3: Once the reset is finished, proceed with the setup process, including the option to restore their data from a previous backup, if any.

Solution 2: Unlock iPhone Unavailable using iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer

If you find yourself cannot remember the Apple ID password required to wipe your iPhone, there are other solutions. One of the recommended methods is to use a trusted third-party tool called iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer, which allows you to easily bypass the lock screen and effectively fix the “iPhone Unavailable” screen.

Learn how to use this software:

Step 1: Download and install iSumsoft iPhone Passcode Refixer. After the installation, connect the locked iPhone to the computer and launch the program.

Step 2: On the Home page, select Unlock Lock Screen.

Step 3: Click Start to proceed. Please note that if your iPhone cannot be recognized by the software, try to put the iPhone into recovery mode or DEU mode.

Step 4: Your iPhone info will be loaded and displayed on the interface, and you will be asked to download a firmware package. Click Download to proceed.

Step 5: After the successful download and verification, click Unlock to begin unlocking iPhone.

Step 6: When “Unlock Screen Successfully” appears on the screen, it means that the iPhone Unavailable message has been removed and your iPhone will restart automatically.

Solution 3: Fix iPhone Unavailable with Previous Passcode

For devices running iOS 17 and later, you are allowed to use your previous password to access the device without losing any data. This method, however, is time-limited as it is only valid for 72 hours after changing the screen lock passcode. So, if you are the lucky guy, follow the steps below:

Step 1: From the iPhone Unavailable screen, proceed with entering the wrong passcode. When you see Forgot Passcode? on the lock screen, tap on it.

Step 2: Tap Enter Previous Passcode, then follow the onscreen instructions to create a new passcode.

Solution 4: Bypass iPhone Unavailable Message with iTunes

iTunes serves as an official tool for solving many common iPhone issues, including restoring iPhone when the iPhone says “iPhone Unavailable”. To utilize iTunes for this purpose, you’ll need a computer with the latest version of iTunes installed. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to restore your iPhone using iTunes:

Step 1: Connect the iPhone to the computer and then put it into recovery mode.

Step 2:  Launch iTunes. You will then be asked to Update or Restore. Select Restore and follow the onscreen prompts to reset the iPhone.

Note: If you haven’t signed out of your Apple ID before restoring the iPhone with iTunes, you may be stuck on the Activation Lock, asking for the previous Apple ID and password.

Solution 5: Fix iPhone Unavailable with iCloud

If you prefer not to install the iTunes application on your computer, there is an alternative method to address the “iPhone Unavailable” issue by using the iCloud website. By logging in to the iCloud website, you can resolve the problem without the need for iTunes. However, please note that you will require your Apple ID and password to sign in to iCloud. Here is how to use iTunes to unlock iPhone:

Step 1: Visit iCloud.com and sign in with your account associated with the unavailable iPhone.

Step 2: From the iCloud page, locate Find My and select it. You may be asked to enter your Apple ID passcode.

Step 3: You will then see a list including all devices linked to this account. Select the locked iPhone.

Step 4: Click Erase This Device.

Q1: Is iPhone Unavailable Permanently?

According to some reports, some users can be locked for up to 23,056,476 minutes, rendering the iPhone permanently unavailable. In theory, the amount of time the screen is locked is directly proportional to the number of times an incorrect passcode is entered.5th failed attempt, 5 minutes;

6th failed attempt, 5 minutes;

7th failed attempt, 5 minutes;

8th failed attempt, 15 minutes;

9th failed attempt, 1 hour;

After 10 failed attempts, your iPhone will be locked for more than 1 hour if you enable the “Erase iPhone after 10 failed attempts” feature, or you will be locked for more than 1 hour.

Q2: How to Unlock iPhone Unavailable without Losing Data

To preserve data, fixing an unavailable iPhone without data loss is only possible if you possess the Screen Lock passcode or have a recent backup of your iPhone. Apple prioritizes data protection, which contributes to its immense popularity.

[news4nose]

If you have an iPhone, you can likely retrieve those deleted messages if you act quickly. Know how to get those deleted messages back.

[xsister-serpent]

Earbuds & Intrigue

Part 2

Summary: Goth!Reader is a supporter of a spicy audio content creator CraftedClassic on Patreon. Her routine office job takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that her new wealthy CEO is none other than CraftedClassic, the infamous spicy audio creator she admires.

Warning: 18+ MDNI, cursing, spicy audio, sexually explicit

Info: Words 2663 / Author’s Note at end / playlist /Kylo's username is: CraftedClassic and Goth!Reader username is DeathMajesty.

In the morning, you were called into the office with only a few people, including Maz. You reluctantly agreed considering you could opt out a day next week. Upon entering the office, you saw that your usual far corner spot had been taken. Sighing, you sat at the vacant desk directly adjacent to the new CEO's office. After setting up your laptop for work, you began doing your regular tasks. Suddenly, you saw Kylo coming around the corner. As he unbuttoned his overcoat, he talked on his iPhone as stoic as ever.

Your gaze went back to your laptop, but your thoughts trailed back to him. It was odd enough that he and Rey were cousins. The simple fact Rey had told you all his dirt made you wonder a bit more about him. What he was outside of work. What he regarded as mundane? He always looked well put together but according to Rey, he’s barely keeping it together. Totaling 

 Kylo went into the office and flicked on the lights. For someone who didn’t speak at all, he certainly had a commanding presence. You could hear him typing away on his laptop and soon enough a clicking of his mouth escaped him. Something was up, you concluded. You heard him whisper a drawn-out ‘What’ from his office in a disappointed sigh.

 Before you could message Rose you could hear his footsteps come back out of his office. You placed your phone back on your desk as if you were only checking the time. 

 Kylo slouched against the door frame as he looked at his watch.

“Why is no one ready?” he mumbled looking at his watch again and then at the door. He had his sleeves rolled up to his muscular forearms. 

 Rose was right, he was a male Miranda Priestly. You kept your eyes on your laptop screen until his gaze caught yours. 

“Morning Y/N,” he greeted with a nod.

“Morning,” you answered.

“Could you CC me in those monthly reports you give to Maz?”

“Sure,” you nodded adding him to your mass email. 

This was the first time you had to CC anyone bigger than Mazz on your emails, which sent you a little spike of anxiety but if the CEO needs it then so be it. You were confident in your work and you had the backup info to prove it. You could still feel Kylo’s gaze on you as you went back to your work. You tried to tune him out as you knew you had stares everywhere you went. 

“I’m sorry, but, I think I’ve seen you before,” he spoke as he walked over to your desk, “Do you know Phas? Tall blonde woman?”

 Kylo kept a respectable distance however it still felt like he was towering over you.  

“No, I’m Rey's roommate actually,” You explained turning in your chair to face him.

 Kylo’s eyebrow rose slightly, “Ah, yeah, you’re on her socials right?”

 You nodded, “Yeah we signed on that two-bedroom apartment in Ferrix.”

“Ferrix? That’s a quiet neighborhood,” His eyes were on the door once more, “What time do the supervisors come in??”

“They should be in any second now,” I answered. 

 Meeting with the supervisors wasn’t new but Kylo’s stance was a bit like watching a shark wait for unsuspecting prey. Something was definitely up. 

Before he could say anything Mr. Pryde along with a few other older supervisors came in each laughing until they all laid their eyes on Kylo. The room went silent as Kylo walked over to them. 

“Gentlemen, the meeting was at 7:30 am,” he spoke with an unnerving calmness

 Each of them went silent as they followed Kylo into the room. As the door closed you immediately messaged Rose. 

Y/N: Someone is getting fired

Rose: Damn. I’d hate to be a manager 

Y/N: I’ll keep you updated 

 You saw Maz show up with her laptop along with a smile at you. When she opened the door however you could hear Kylo’s firm voice.

“Maz and her team are the only ones who's been updating logs!,” Kylo reprimanded the room, “How could any of you miss this crucial mis-..” 

Maz looked back at you with wide eyes as she closed the door behind her. 

Kylo’s harsh critics could be heard through the walls along with another woman’s voice was seemed to be on call. You placed your other earbuds in and began to catch up on your drafting work. Hours flew by and it hit your lunch break finally. 

 You grabbed your leftovers and began to walk over to the lunch room/ break room alone. You could still hear all the supervisors talking amongst one another along with Kylo’s baritone voice. 

You shook your head and left the area, “Not my pig, not my farm.” 

Soon you heard the door open, and a million voices began speaking at once. You paused your snack mid-bite as Maz came into the room with a small smile on her face. She looked outwards and then back at you with a grateful sigh, “You have spared the entire team from Kylo’s wrath.”

 “What really??” You urgently whispered, “Maz what the hell happened in there? I could hear him through the walls.”

“A blood bath that’s what happened,” she sighed quietly as she made herself coffee, “Kylo’s cracking down on the departments and he’s not taking any prisoners.”

“That makes sense, he’d ask me to send him my monthly reports now,” You answered leaning back into the chair. 

“Thank you for doing so,” Maz spoke giving your shoulder an affirmed squeeze.

 A slight blush came on your face, “So do I get a raise??”

“I hope so you deserve it. You know what, I’ll see what I can do,” Maz took a drink from her coffee as she looked at her work phone, “Speaking of the devil. I’ll see you around.”

 She left you alone in the break room shutting the door. A smile came on your face as you took a drink from your coke. It had been a while since you received some if any recognition, so this was a small win in your favor. You cleaned up after yourself and went out to your car for the last 15 minutes of your lunch. 

You went into your car and placed the seat back texting your mom about your victory. You smiled as she messaged you back saying ‘Of course, she didn’t raise a dumb kid’. 

 Before you knew it your work phone blew up in messages of praise from Rose, Connix, and Maz with congratulatory gifs. 

 You played your music hearing the thrashing of guitars of Rammstein as you beamed quietly in your car. You nodded to the music of the German rock band. You were so stuck on your small victory that you didn’t even notice someone standing outside your door. Until a sharp tap broke you out of your trance. You glanced up and saw Kylo. 

“Oh shit,” you mumbled as you quickly adjusted your seat and lowered your music, “Oh hey what’s up?”

 Kylo was a few paces away from your car, “Hi. Sorry to bother you on your break.”

 You waved a hand, “It’s fine, am I parked in your spot or??”

“What? Oh no, no that’s not it,” Kylo spoke clearing his throat, “I wanted to apologize if you heard me through that meeting. Maz told me I was a bit loud.”

 You looked at his stature once more although he seemed intense in the office, right now he looked like a fish out of water with you.

“It’s fine. I kinda tuned it out,” you dismissed. 

 A relief came across his face as he ran his fingers through his hair, “Cool. I’m glad that didn’t freak you out.” 

There was a pause between the two of you taking in each other’s appearance or at least he was taking in yours. You couldn’t tell if he was sizing you up or checking you out. 

“So uh Rammstein huh??” He mentioned your music.

“You listen to them?” You questioned.

 You could see his face slightly turn pink? His large hands slightly fidgeted with his key tag that hanged from his belt nervously.

“I’ve probably a few songs from them on tic-tok,” He spoke leaning on his car, “They seem pretty cool.”

“Yeah,” You agreed as you glanced at your dashboard and then at him. There was a pause between the two of you. You awkwardly looked at the clock and then at him. You always kept a distance when it came to higher-ups but that was because they were older. Kylo however was probably one of the youngest CEOs you had ever seen. Right now he seemed to be staring back at you, waiting for you to respond to him. 

“Do you have any good recommendation albums from them?” Kylo asked a little too enthusiastically breaking the silence. 

 It was a bit out of the ordinary questions other people had for you. Kylo looked interested, waiting for your response. However, before you could answer your alarm went off signaling that you had to return to your desk. 

“Check out Rosenrot and Reise, Reise,” you suggested as you exited your car. 

“Definitely,” he continued as he walked next to you, “I’ve been meaning to expand my music taste these couple of months. Hearing divorce dad rock isn’t cutting it for me anymore.”

  A slight grin came over you as he held open the door for you, “Are you looking for something in particular.”

 Kylo shrugged his shoulders placing his hands in his pocket as he glanced over to you, “Something heavy, enough to cause my father a heart attack.” A slight chuckle escaped your lips, “Hmm that varies, but Rammstein is a good start to that harder music.”

He glanced at you as he took off his sunglasses, “When you’re done clocking in see me in my office.”

A slight spike of unease suddenly came as you saw him walk into his office. You message your team saying you will be gone for the next 15 minutes for a meeting. You exhaled a breath calming your nerves as you went back to your laptop clocking in. You took another breath and grabbed a small notepad and pen just in case you needed to write something. You turned the corner and saw Maz conversing with another worker. Maybe she had put in the good word? You pushed your anxiety to the side and walked into his office. It was large and overlooked most of the city. His desk was large with black wood and a large leather-looking seat.

“Shut the door behind you,” he spoke not looking up from his work.

 You nodded quietly as you did so. You made your way to the leathered chair in front of his desk as he sat reading something. 

“Maz speaks very highly of you,” Kylo spoke his gaze turning back to you, “And after today’s work I truly believe it.”

 A slight nod came from you, “Thanks. I did my best.”

“Maz and I agreed you’ll get a raise,” He spoke turning his static gaze back to his laptop. 

 Your eyebrow perked up with a shock, “Oh great, thanks, Ren. I appreciate it.”

 “Keep doing what you're doing,” Kylo concluded with what seemed like a slight smile, “Send in Mr. Pryde when you head out.” 

 It looked..cute. You took your gaze away as you stood up from the seat and made your way to the door. You reached for the door only for it to budge. 

“Great,” you sighed in disappointment trying to budge it open.

“Something wrong Y/N?” Kylo questioned looking up at you.

“The door’s jammed,” You answered trying to open it, “You’d think this building would be up to date.”

 Kylo stood up from his desk and went next to you, “Let me try.”

 You stood back as he gripped the door handle trying to unjam it. A ring came, one you had recognized almost immediately. 

A chime from Audios After Dark. You gripped your pen as you swiftly glanced at his desk. No that couldn’t be. Thankfully you were facing the opposite way from Kylo so you wouldn’t give away any hints. 

“I’ll message Maz maybe she can move it on the outside,” you spoke taking out your phone and messaging her.

“Good thinking,” Kylo spoke as he tried budgeting the door again with a hard grunt.

 You heard another familiar chime, confirming your suspicions that he was a part of that community. 

That could be for any of the tags though. He probably indulged in a few of the female audios. 

 The door suddenly budged as Kylo gave another hard pull causing a few strains of his raven hair to fall onto his face. You could see his forearm flexing as he gripped the door handle once more. It was s such a mundane thing but the way his arms flexed…

STOP IT! you internally scolded yourself.

“Ah there it goes,” You commented seeing the door slightly budge.

“Thank God,” Kylo chuckled as he glanced at you then at the door, “You might want to take a step back.”

 As you took a step back he pulled back the door this time it swung open with force until it hit him right on the toe so hard that you winced. 

“FUCK!” He yelled in both frustration and agony, “FUCKIN SHIT!”

  That..that sounded familiar.. A little too familiar. You heard someone else say that..someone you had listened to. 

 Another chime from the After Dark Audios app rang once more.

“Kylo are you alright?” You spoke looking at him as he limped to the seat you were in.

“Yeah,” he winced as he gave you a weak thumbs up, “I’ll live.”

“Do you want an ice pack or something??”

“No it’s fine thank you Y/N,” he spoke gripping a leather armchair as his cheeks became red in pain, “Have Mr. Pryde come in 10.”

 You looked at him concerned, “Are you positive you don’t need anything??”

“No no,” he weakly dismissed with a wave with a stifled groan, “I’ll be good. Sorry for cursing Y/N.”

I’ll be good, that voice. That voice.

“It’s fine let me know if you need anything,” You agreed as you walked away from his office leaving the door open so he wouldn’t have to pry it open once more. 

 There was that strange hit of nostalgia, like trying to remember an old song on the radio. You went back to your desk as you heard another After Dark Chime coming from his office. A spark of curiosity came as you pulled out your phone. You switched your phone on silent and pulled up the app. You could feel your breath slightly hitch as you opened it. Your eyes went to the CraftedClassic user name. There was a green online light on his user name. Your palms became slightly sweaty as you hovered over the message board.

Just do it, you urged yourself, It’s a million in one shot.

 With a steady exhale you clicked the comments section and went under his status. 

‘Take all the time you need! Enjoy your rest!’. 

In anticipation, you held your breath and clicked send. 

An After Dark Chime rang through.

Directly from Kylo’s office. 

A hand went to your temples in panic. Silent internal sirens rang off in your head as you saw a message reply from CraftedClassic.

Thanks DeathMajesty,  I got a special present for my loyal listener when I come back <3 ;)

 You silently placed your phone back in your pocket and looked at your keyboard. CraftedClassic was your boss??! But how? Why?!

 A heat of embarrassment came on your cheeks as you folded your hands in front of you swinging your chair to show the back of it. 

“Son a bitch,” you mumbled in disbelief as the weight of the truth became heavy in your chest.

You knew his little secret. 

A/N: Finally here's part 2 of the story, hope you all enjoy this chapter as this was quite fun for me to write. I made a little playlist for this fic and I'm super proud of it. LMK if you guys want to be tagged 🖤🖤🖤 Don't act like you office people don't kill company time on your phone.

Tagging: @novausstuff

[turnin9pag3]

NO WAY IM BEING CONDESCENDED TO OVER APPLE SUPPORT TEXT BY A MAN NAMED FUCKING RAMOY.

“This is why a backup of your device is important.”

“So out of nowhere all the notes have disappeared?”

“Okay, I'm confused you're contradicting what you were saying.”

tell me ts is not condescending asf. like bruh. don’t tell me abt the importance of backing up my iPhone when this is not a problem of mine. you cannot try and shame me for my lack of preparation on an incident that was unprecedented and entirely apples fault. not mine. sure i should’ve backed up my device but why is bro trying to pin that on me when it was the company he works for that fucked up causing me to encounter this issue to begin with. i did not contradict shit in my messages he’s just a fucking numbskull who doesn’t believe me. then he wants to ask me stupid fucking questions as if i haven’t been trying to find my notes FOR FUCKING HOURS. AS IF I HAVENT DAMN NEAR SOBBED OVER THIS SHIT. AS IF MY ENTIRE LIFE WASNT IN MY NOTES APP. AS IF I DIDNT ALR TRY THIS SHIT. i am torn to shreds over this and it has completely ruined all motivation i have to write or read anything. so ofc i would think to check recently deleted and no, no one else has had access to this device and yes i tried searching key words from the disappeared notes on all accounts. im not a fucking idiot but also i have no control over if my phone is backed up or not CUZ IM A FIFTEEN YEAR OLD FUCKING GIRL GOING MANIC IN HER BEDROOM DELETING EVERYTHING FROM MY PHONE FOR STORAGE WHILE I PRAY THEY REAPPEAR. I DID NOT PURCHASE THIS PHONE NOR DO I PAY FOR IT. this is apples problem. not mine.

and ramoy whoever u are. count your calendar cuz ur fucking days are numbered.

[profjudeywudey]

YALL IM SOBBING AND CRYING

So like my Samsung broke some months back in October of 2023, got a new iPhone and all my good memes were in Samsung Photos and didn’t backup to Google Photos.

All my good goofy reaction images are on that Samsung, all the ones I have in iCloud are super negative ones I downloaded when I still used Twitter actively in 2021-2022 (dark times).

There’s no silly faces, funny dogs, it’s horrible! And I can’t afford to get my phone fixed (I am not baroque, I am broke 😔📉)

So like, if you could spare a goofy meme for a poor beggar like me since i may delete most of the ones I have right now because I hate them all, that would go a long way to me rebuilding my meme collection (i use memes on a daily basis it’s literally my love language, and my speaking language)

Thank you, a message from the Judey Wudey, PhD, Professor of Being A Silly Goose at the University of Delulu ❤️

[freedomkindness]

For my American Friends

I feel now is a good time to spread this news. Much like how the internet came together to help share information with the Ukrainians for resisting Russia, I’m here delivering help of a similar nature to those that could be impacted by this latest election in the US. There are ways to communicate relatively securely, outside of Big Brother's social media. I bring this up so that we can minimize the amount of gatherable information that could be used to hurt you, or others you know, in the coming years as changes are made. I'm not going to tell you how or why to use them, I'm just going to provide you with the information.

WhatsApp – While not my personal favorite, since Facebook/Meta is the parent company, WhatsApp is free, globally popular, and widely-used, featuring the ability to lock chats with passwords, disappearing messages, photos and videos that are deleted after being opened, profile photo privacy, the ability to lock the app itself so that only your biometrics can unlock it, encrypted backups, the ability to set custom permissions for who can see you online or when you last used the app, and of course End-to-End Encryption for all conversations EXCEPT those with business accounts. WhatsApp is a good option for those who are not really technically savvy, but still value privacy – if one trusts Facebook/Meta to adequately protect their privacy. It does require a phone number to sign up, however.

Signal - Signal is an end-to-end encrypted messaging software. meaning that the contents of your conversation is secure. The protocol they use (which they created) is seen as the best known protocol for asynchronous messaging by cybersecurity researchers. It's so good that it has been implemented in WhatsApp and in Messenger's secret chats. This app has even been mentioned in the Right-wing author Jack Carr's Political Thriller about a Navy SEAL named James Reece, as being a preferred method of secure communication on the civilian side for operators. (Jack Carr is a former US Navy SEAL.) It's run by a Non-Profit organization called Signal Foundation, and it's mission is to "protect free expression and enable secure global communication through open source privacy technology." It allows secure messaging, voice calls, and video calls. The only downside is that app links to your phone number, so while your conversations and content are secure, who you are talking to is not. Signal is available on Windows, Mac, Andriod, Linus, and iOS.

Session - Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that minimises sensitive metadata, designed and built for people who want absolute privacy and freedom from any form of surveillance. Session is an open-source, public-key-based secure messaging application which uses a set of decentralized storage servers and an onion routing protocol to send end-to-end encrypted messages with minimal exposure of user metadata. This means no phone numbers, no metadata for digital footprints, and censorship resistance. It features group chats, the ability to send documents, files, and images securely, and has added voice messages, though these can be spotty. It’s slow, but effective, and be downloaded on Android, F-Droid, iPhone, Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Briar - If you have an Android phone, Briar is another option you have. It features a decentralized network (it’s peer-to-peer encrypted, rather than relying on a central server), meaning messages are synced directly between user devices. It also means that even if the internet is down, it can sync via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or even memory cards, meaning information can continue to flow even during a crisis. In the event the internet is functioning, it can sync via the Tor network, protecting users and their relationships from surveillance. Other features: - Screenshots and screen recording are disabled by default - Each user’s contact list is encrypted and stored on her own device. - Briar’s end-to-end encryption prevents keyword filtering, and because of its decentralized design there are no servers to block. - Every user who subscribes to a forum keeps a copy of its content, so there’s no single point where a post can be deleted. - Briar’s forums have no central server to attack, and every subscriber has access to the content even if they’re offline. - Doesn’t require any user data like name and phone number. The downside is that it is text-only and limited to Android Devices, but they do offer Briar Mailbox to deliver messages securely to those who are online at different times. Briar’s goal is “to enable people in any country to create safe spaces where they can debate any topic, plan events, and organize social movements”

Protonmail - A free end-to-end encrypted AND zero-access encryption email service based out of Switzerland, you can safely email with peace of mind that your content is secure. Unlike Google, Outlook, Yahoo, and others, Proton's zero-access encryption means they can't even view the contents of your emails or attachments. As a Swiss-owned company they are not allowed to share information with foreign law enforcement under criminal penalty and they are politically neutral, meaning they won't be pressured by foreign governments. Furthermore, Switzerland has a constitutional right to privacy and strict data protection laws. Unlike companies in other countries, Proton cannot be compelled by foreign or Swiss authorities to engage in bulk surveillance.

Additional Information, from Proton’s Website: Switzerland has strong legal protections for individual rights, and in fact the Swiss Federal Constitution(new window) explicitly establishes a constitutional right to privacy. (In the US, this right is merely implied.) Specifically, Article 13 safeguards privacy in personal or family life and within one’s home, and the Swiss Civil Code(new window) translates this right into statutory law in Article 28.

In the US and EU, authorities can issue gag orders to prevent an individual from knowing they are being investigated or under surveillance. While this type of order also exists in Switzerland, the prosecutors have an obligation to notify the target of surveillance, and the target has an opportunity to appeal in court. In Switzerland, there are no such things as national security letters(new window), and all surveillance requests must go through the courts. Warrantless surveillance, like that practiced in the US where the FBI conducts 3.4 million searches per year(new window) with little oversight, is illegal and not permitted in Switzerland.

Switzerland also benefits from a unique legal provision with Article 271 of the Swiss Criminal Code(new window), which forbids any Swiss company from assisting foreign law enforcement, under threat of criminal penalty. While Switzerland is party to certain international legal assistance agreements, all requests under such agreements must hold up under Swiss law, which has much stricter privacy provisions. All foreign requests are assessed by the Swiss government, which generally does not assist requests from countries with poor rule of law or lack an independent judiciary.

Swiss law has several more unique points. First, it preserves end-to-end encryption, and unlike in the US, UK, or EU, there is no legislation that has been introduced or considered to limit the right to encryption. Second, Swiss law protects no-logs VPN(new window) meaning that Proton VPN does not have logging obligations. While numerous VPNs claim no-logs, these claims generally do not stand up legally because in most jurisdictions, governments can request that the VPN in question starts logging. So the VPN is only no-logs until the government asks. However, in Switzerland, the law does not allow the government to compel Proton VPN to start logging.

We’ve also fought to ensure that Switzerland remains a legal jurisdiction that respects and protects privacy.

Nearly every country in the world has laws governing lawful interception of electronic communications for law enforcement purposes. In Switzerland, these regulations are set out in the Swiss Federal Act on the Surveillance of Post and Telecommunications (SPTA), which was last revised on March 18, 2018. In May 2020, we challenged a decision of the Swiss government over what we believed was an improper attempt to use telecommunications laws to undermine privacy.

In October 2021, The Swiss Federal Administrative Court ultimately agreed with us and ruled that email companies cannot be considered telecommunication providers. This means Proton isn’t required to follow any of the SPTA’s mandatory data retention rules, nor are we bound by a full obligation to identify Proton Mail users. Moreover, as a Swiss company, Proton Mail cannot be compelled to engage in bulk surveillance on behalf of US or Swiss intelligence agencies. (Links can be found at: proton.me/blog/switzerland)

[trivialbob]

Finally I cracked a phone screen. First time ever since I’ve had a smart phone. I’m careful about handling them, but something happened and I joined the crowd.

That phone still works. But it’s old and the cracks drive me nuts. A good excuse to buy a new phone. The old one I’ll keep for a backup.

Apple isn’t my brand. When phone shopping I sort of wish it was. You can pick which latest generation you want, with a small number of variations or sizes. 

I am sticking with Android. At my local phone store, that gave me a choice of multiple brands. Each branch has too many models for my taste. I understand iPhone 12 versus iPhone 13. Samsung A54 versus Samsung S21? Please...

So I set a price point and made an appointment with someone to help me. The guy was super nice. Phone shopping reminds me of laptop purchasing. Decide how much memory you want, select a screen size, and set a price range. The brand doesn’t matter much. That’s why the employee more or less shrugged his shoulders when I showed him the four similarly priced phones. It mattered little which one I chose.

So I picked one. I didn’t want to pay the store to transfer everything. The DIY process at home was easy and fairly fast. The only problem was I had to re-enter a lot of sign-on and password information. That was a pain. Luckily I had a source of all this information and didn’t need to re-set any passwords.

Now it’s 97% set up. I still have to tweak some apps. LIke the Ring doorbell app that keeps telling me someone is walking down my street--every 15 minutes, or the text messaging app that isn’t giving me sound notifications. Easy remedies, I’m sure, but I have to work, eat, sleep. Phone settings are an annoyance to me now.

[goddesstrolls]

Hera has an older phone that's dented and cracked along the corners but the screen is largely intact. No nicknames on her contact list but there are emojis before and after names- 💞🩶 for Geonni, 🤎🪱 for Nyphas, ect..

She's considered getting a new phone just so she can take better pictures for Instagrub, but every time she decides she doesn't care that much and goes another half-sweep with the same busted up potato. She has a picture of her and Geonni on her lockscreen and the background is a shot of the desert at sunrise.

Darric has a fully handmade phone that could withstand being thrown at a concrete wall full-force. It's particularly heat resistant and mostly waterproof (pyromancer + often gets covered in blood. lmao) and its chock full of anti-surveillance software. Standard background and lockscreen, though.

Lloric has a beat-up brick of a phone that's barely usable, with multiple shatters on the screen like it got hit with something. There's dried blood in the cracks and the camera is scratched to hell. The background is a picture of him and Missah that she changed it to when they were dating. (He's actually smiling for once.) He doesn't know how to change it to anything else.

Helios' phone appears and functions as normal, but he's altered it to be a suitable storage space if he needs to escape from whatever form he's in at the moment. It even has little legs that can pop out the casing so he can get back to his hive.

Cheran has some stickers on his phone, namely a spiderweb and a bass guitar sticker. There's a chip out of the corner that he's sanded down, but it's otherwise fine. He has the standard background and lockscreen because he feels inexplicably paranoid about having anything important there.

The case of Silans' phone is beat up to hell but the screen is relatively fine (he replaces it when it gets too damaged). His phone has been modified so he can use his eyes to select things and it has a slide-out keyboard. His background is a very bad picture of his lusii's face but the lockscreen is just black.

Raz has a slick fancy troll iPhone that he bullied Kinsra into buying for him when his old one finally went caput. He's magically modified it to scramble attempts to track him through it, and he can also do some other tricks with it. Lockscreen is a picture of Ottana, background is a picture of Kinsra (asleep). There's an arcane ring engraved on a metal plate on the case but that one doesn't actually do anything.

Zara's phone is relatively new and pretty standard. The background is a picture of an art piece she did with her illusions.

Forrin's phone is slightly older and beat up, large and sort of brick-shaped with a waterproof case. The lockscreen is a nice, snowy scenic photo of the mountains and forest, and the background is a cozy shot taken near the fireplace of his hive.

Nari has a cheap, beat up smartphone. His phone is set to redirect calls to voicemail, where the custom message is just him yelling "I'M DEAF YOU DUMB FUCK". Lockscreen and background are each photos of his favorite weapons.

Darvai's phone is completely unremarkable except for that it has some paint smudges on the case.

Nebale has a custom made phone that's completely waterproof, and the screen works when wet/underwater. It's pretty big and the case has extra padding on the corners for grip + protection, but is overall pretty slick and nice-looking. It was a gift from his former employer. Lockscreen is standard, but the background is a picture of the crew of the Argus.

Ro never keeps anything important on his phone and rarely changes the background/lockscreen. Joclyn tends to go through his phone, and has also broken or hid it before. He has a second phone for work (also a backup).

Kairos' phone case is badly damaged, but they've had the glass replaced so it's in good condition. The camera no longer works properly. The background is an old picture of some alien landscape.

[mortal-ethos]

This is a long story, so buckle in. I have a Google Pixel, I switched from iPhone because I just wanted a fresh start and got sick of Apple as a company. I hated being constantly inundated with notifications and hounded by consumerism. The Pixel has its cons (it is a Google product after all) but at one point, I tried changing the OS for increased privacy and security. In the end, I ended up having an issue with text messages and switched back but that's not the point.

Prior to flashing the OS, I wanted to transfer my photos and other files on my Pixel to my PC for backup. Once you flash the OS, it wipes the phone. So I plugged the Pixel into my PC with a USB cable. (Please note my PC runs Windows 11 at the time. I now am working with a dual boot system where I primarily boot into Linux. This story was the final straw for me with Microsoft/Windows.)

My Win 11 PC refused to recognize my Pixel. It would beep constantly, telling me there was an issue connecting it. Sometimes, when I first plugged it in, I would get a little text box asking me what I would like to do with the plugged in device. Every time I tried to select any of the options, it wouldn't work. I tried every. Single. USB cord. I own. I'm a fucking nerd, I own at least a dozen of these things and you're telling me that these cables that normally work fine SUDDENLY can't connect my phone? (Note, I did have to use a higher quality USB cable to flash the OS, but in general have not had any other problems with any of these cords before.) I finally got the popup text box to tell me something about needing to use some sort of app to connect my phone to Microsoft. PhoneLink or something like that. I was automatically really wary. I shouldn't need to use an app just to transfer files between one storage device to another just because it's a phone. These are both personal devices, it made no sense. The USB cable should work fine, always has.

Alas, I downloaded the app, I couldn't get anything else to work, which of course needed your Microsoft account log in. Of course, I needed to log in to Microsoft to transfer my own fucking files, on my own fucking phone, to my own fucking computer. It's asking for permission after permission after permission. I mainly wanted to transfer photos, so that's the only thing I gave it permission for. At the start. I tried multiple times to transfer photos and it wouldn't let me. I gradually gave it more and more permissions, hoping one of them was the one that would make it work. I turned nearly all permissions on and it still wouldn't work. I was frustrated, I was angry, I was confused. This was so much work, just to transfer photos. And then I saw one of the permissions I really really didn't want to allow. This permission allowed the Microsoft Windows phone link app access to EVERYTHING ON MY PHONE. AUTOMATICALLY UPLOADING TO THE MICROSOFT SERVER CONSTANTLY. Begrudgingly, I selected it. I painstakingly waited for the photos to upload, and ONE BY ONE HAD TO MANUALLY TRANSFER THEM TO MY HARD DRIVE.

I immediately deleted the app, cleared the cache, I did everything I could think of to scrub this shit even with knowing the phone would just be reset anyway. Microsoft not only made Win 11 a pain in the ass to do this on, they made an app to target you and your data, made it a pain in the ass to transfer files through the app so you're forced to keep the app so they can keep stealing your data to sell, and removed your autonomy over your own personal fucking property.

I am fucking tired of everything being wireless. I am sick of being forced to have to use a phone for everything. I am tired of everything being a fucking scheme to sell your data. I hate everything being shoved into one device. I hate that everything is constantly regressing 'upgrading' into oblivion. I hate what this has done to my brain. I hate that I have to fight to have a working brain.

I don't know I'm not done talking about it. It's insane that I can't just uninstall Edge or Copilot. That websites require my phone number to sign up. That people share their contacts to find their friends on social media.

I wouldn't use an adblocker if ads were just banners on the side funding a website I enjoy using and want to support. Ads pop up invasively and fill my whole screen, I misclick and get warped away to another page just for trying to read an article or get a recipe.

Every app shouldn't be like every other app. Instagram didn't need reels and a shop. TikTok doesn't need a store. Instagram doesn't need to be connected to Facebook. I don't want my apps to do everything, I want a hub for a specific thing, and I'll go to that place accordingly.

I love discord, but so much information gets lost to it. I don't want to join to view things. I want to lurk on forums. I want to be a user who can log in and join a conversation by replying to a thread, even if that conversation was two days ago. I know discord has threads, it's not the same. I don't want to have to verify my account with a phone number. I understand safety and digital concerns, but I'm concerned about information like that with leaks everywhere, even with password managers.

I shouldn't have to pay subscriptions to use services and get locked out of old versions. My old disk copy of photoshop should work. I should want to upgrade eventually because I like photoshop and supporting the business. Adobe is a whole other can of worms here.

Streaming is so splintered across everything. Shows release so fast. Things don't get physical releases. I can't stream a movie I own digitally to friends because the share-screen blocks it, even though I own two digital copies, even though I own a physical copy.

I have an iPod, and I had to install a third party OS to easily put my music on it without having to tangle with iTunes. Spotify bricked hardware I purchased because they were unwillingly to upkeep it. They don't pay their artists. iTunes isn't even iTunes anymore and Apple struggles to upkeep it.

My TV shows me ads on the home screen. My dad lost access to eBook he purchased because they were digital and got revoked by the company distributing them. Hitman 1-3 only runs online most of the time. Flash died and is staying alive because people love it and made efforts to keep it up.

I have to click "not now" and can't click "no". I don't just get emails, they want to text me to purchase things online too. My windows start search bar searches online, not just my computer. Everything is blindly called an app now. Everything wants me to upload to the cloud. These are good tools! But why am I forced to use them! Why am I not allowed to own or control them?

No more!!!!! I love my iPod with so much storage and FLAC files. I love having all my fics on my harddrive. I love having USBs and backups. I love running scripts to gut suck stuff out of my Windows computer I don't want that spies on me. I love having forums. I love sending letters. I love neocities and webpages and webrings. I will not be scanning QR codes. Please hand me a physical menu. If I didn't need a smartphone for work I'd get a "dumb" phone so fast. I want things to have buttons. I want to use a mouse. I want replaceable batteries. I want the right to repair. I grew up online and I won't forget how it was!

[fromdevcom]

With so much happening while we are on the move, being able to have access to our photos, documents, and email through a cloud service can be a blessing. And Apple devices’ users get for free 5GB of storage linked to their Apple ID with their Macs, iPhone, iPads or iPods. This tool called iCloud make possible not only to have an updated backup but also to keep all devices in sync. But how to make the best of it? To help you out on it, you will find below 15 tips and tricks to get more out of your iCloud service Make sure it will work One of the biggest mistakes of those using iCloud is to think that it will set itself up on all your devices as soon as you turn them on. Unfortunately, this isn’t how it works. You will need to active the service on your Mac or mobile devices, and ensure that the items you want are synced, just for starters. Turn it into a more friendly virtual folder To make iCloud looks like a more friendly virtual folder, follow these steps: go to iCloud System Preferences and turn on Documents & Data. Then, open the Finder and tap Command + Shift + G. Type ~/Library in the dialogue box. Scroll down the Mobile Documents, where you will be able to drop down your own files and folders from now on. Make sure your Reading List works To make sure that your Reading Lists feature is functioning properly, ensure that Safari is checked in your iCloud settings on your Mac, or that Bookmarks is checked in your iPhone or iPad. It will make them all sync correctly. Free up storage space If your 5G storage space is running low, go to Settings >> iCloud >> Storage >> Manage Storage. There you will be able to see what is taking your space and decide what you might want to delete. And this is just one way to free up storage space in your iCloud. Manual backup If you haven’t been away from a power source or of a Wi-Fi connection for a while, you might want to backup your files manually. In this scenario, tap Back Up Now (located below your toggle switch) and your backup will be started as soon as you are connected to a Wi-Fi connection. Understand what is on your backup Not everything that you have in your devices will be backed up, as you can imagine. Here is what will and won't really be saved for you (if you set it correctly): Yes: The most recent 1,000 photos from your Photo Stream, but only for 30 days; No: the music you sync; No: purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books (only a link to them in iTunes Store, App Store, and iBookstore, respectively, is saved) Be also aware that iCloud storage space is used for iCloud Backup, iCloud Drive, iCloud Photo Library beta, iCloud Mail, and data from apps. Remember that there is a limit to the file size It isn’t only on the storage space limit that you need to keep one eye. There is also a limit to the size of the files themselves, which can't be more than 15 GB each. They can be of any kind, though. Use the extra limit to send large files If you are using the Yosemite's version of Mail and need to send an attachment of more than 40 MB that shouldn’t be shrunk (as in a photo that would lose its quality if you do so), now you can do it with iCloud and Mail Drop features. As iCloud can handle files up to 5GB, your attachment will be “temporarily” stored there while you send it. You will get a warning message the first time you do it, but just ignore it, click on Send and you check the Mail Drop button on the display option you will get. Enable two-step verification to increase security Of course, it sounds very concerning that all your precious data is out there in the cloud available to anybody hack it. But it shouldn’t worry you much. Apple has a very secure system, and some of the best security apps for iPhone and iPad in the market, rest assured. Still, the company suggests that you enable a two-step verification process, so you can decrease the chances of having your Apple ID hacked. After following a few steps, every time you try to log in your Apple ID, you will receive a four-digit code on your trusted device for verification.

Managing iCloud Family Sharing Now is possible to link more than one iCloud account to a single payment method and make the app, music or book purchased available to download for the entire family. All you need to do is go to Settings >> iCloud menu, and look for a family section. There, you will be able to manage your family members, so they will all be associated with the main device and payment method. Generating strong passwords with iCloud Keychain If you are running out of ideas for strong passwords and have been unable to do effective research online, you can use iCloud Keychain to get some suggestions. When you are asked to add a password to a website (assuming here that you are navigating on the site with your Safari app), tap on the password field and you will see the option “Suggest a Password” above your keyboard. A pop-up menu will show up with a randomly-generated password for you. How to disable Find My Phone (and Activation Lock) If you need to restore your Apple device, you will need to disable Find My Phone first – it will disable Activation Lock as well. And you still can do it even if you don’t have your iPhone, iPad or iPod on you through iCloud. Just open any web browser and go to icloud.com. Then enter your Apple ID and click on Find My Phone. Now, enter your Apple password again, and click on All devices >> Offline device you want to remove >> Remove from account. Final Thoughts iCloud is a powerful tool offered by Apple for free to their clients. If you learn how to make the best of it, you will have plenty of resources in your hands. And if you feel that 5GB is just not enough, just pay extra space and enjoy the freedom of having access to all your files and data anywhere you go and of syncing all your devices together. Diana Beyer is experienced and self-driven media expert who is passionate about writing. Her purpose is to share values amid those interested. She is always seeking to discover new ways for personal and professional growth. Connect with Diana though Twitter or visit her blog.

[evelynmy]

Unlock iPhone Unavailable Screen (No iTunes, No Passcode)

Have you ever picked up your iPhone only to see the dreaded “iPhone Unavailable” message? Maybe you forgot your passcode or entered the wrong one too many times. Don’t worry—here are two easy ways to unlock your iPhone without using iTunes or even knowing the passcode.

Method 1: Reset Passcode Within 72 Hours

If you just changed your passcode and forgot it, there's a helpful feature you can use.

On the lock screen, tap “Forgot Passcode?”

Enter your previous passcode

Then, set a new passcode

Note: This only works within 72 hours after you changed the password.

Method 2: Use TunesKit iPhone Unlocker

If you can’t remember anything—passcode, Apple ID, or both—try TunesKit iPhone Unlocker.

Steps:

Connect your iPhone to your computer and open TunesKit.

Choose “Unlock iOS Screen” and put your device into Recovery Mode (just follow the on-screen steps).

Confirm your device info, download the firmware, and wait for the tool to remove the lock.

After it's done, your iPhone will be reset, and you can set it up again.

⚠️ Note: This method erases all data on the iPhone. If you have a backup, you can restore it afterward.

[ianblakk]

Essendon Thu 12 Jun

Logging in to all the apps I might need to use on my backup ipad, I realised that to get 2 factor authorisation in Europe to log into or reinstall apps, I would need to receive texts sent to my Australian number. Seemingly simple. If my Australian SIM stays in the phone I can receive SMS messages only by paying Boost Mobile $3 per day to turn on roaming, according to their expert via chat (human, I think, she passed the Turing test). I don’t need roaming for calls or data, I’ll have the Orange ESIM for those.

This article https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/how-to-deal-with-two-factor-authentication-when-you-re-overseas-20231023-p5eeb2.html

says you can turn on roaming in your phone, cellular data off (for your home SIM), and receive texts. The person in the shop where I picked up the spare Three UK SIM confirmed that this works for them in Europe with Telstra. Of course, no sending texts, or calls, or data. It may work with Boost too, since Boost is part of Telstra, or it may work with all telcos.

Then I found this https://support.apple.com/en-us/102545

I can forward and receive texts between any devices logged into my icloud account. Another reason I'll never leave Apple. I tried it with texts to/from my wifi-only ipad to Anne's phone (with Imsg disabled). My phone was sending/receiving the texts on the cellular network and forwarding them to the Ipad 1 metre away over the internet via icloud. It worked for both Imsg and SMS. So it should work with my phone (and SIM) in Australia and the ipad on cellular or wifi in 13000km away in Europe. I didn’t see this solution described on the interweb. It means buying Anne's new iphone before my trip and leaving my SIM in her old phone at home, locked, muted, connected to a charger. It does the relay between the Boost Mobile phone network and the icloud. This way I can send and receive texts and imsg to Australia on my own number, without concern for how roaming works with Boost.

So, 3 solutions to receive texts on my own number:

1. Pay Boost to roam (cheap really, at $3 per day). I can turn on roaming in the Boost app if I need it.

2. Turn on roaming in my phone to receive texts, on my home SIM.

3. Use Apple text forwarding to send and receive texts.

1 and 2 involve taking my home SIM to Europe, 3 means leaving it in Australia, so I need to decide before I leave.

[windowssufferer]

heya!!! tech nerd here: cant confirm about apple intelligence having access to your private dms, but on older devices that dont have apple intelligence cpabilities, all the "learn from this app" feature collects is data pertaining to the contexts you use it, not the data within the app itself. it's used for "siri suggestions" within widgets, the siri menu, and spotlight search, and nothing else. (as far as i know.) older siri models are NOT capable of collecting in-app data, and the same likely goes for newer ones. processing of this data is done on-device.

if it brings you peace of mind, do it, however keep in mind encryption on apple services is end-to-end, and the collected data being shared with governments can be found here (https://www.apple.com/legal/transparency/)

all apple would be capable of sharing to do with your messaging within apps OTHER THAN IMESSAGE is: account data if you signed in with apple, and when you use it if you have this setting turned on. within imessage they technically have e2e encryption, however backups are NOT e2e encrypted. if you want e2e encryption, it's now a feature in iOS 16.2+ (Guide to this can be found here: https://9to5mac.com/2022/12/16/how-to-turn-on-iphone-end-to-end-encryption-messages-icloud/)

And your SMS and MMS provider will also hand your messages over too if prompted.

TLDR: Siri isn't tracking your in-app activity, just usage statistics. Turn it off if you want, but it has no use to Apple, and isn't even sent off of your device.

PS: The siri usage tracking has always been active since the introduction of siri. It wasn't "toggled on in a recent update".

PSA: never discuss private affairs in your DMs, especially contraception and abortion. Social media moguls will absolutely sell you out to the government. There are already cases of people being charged based on evidence in their DMs.

[hager-fawzy]

1. Flagship Phones (High-End)

These are the most powerful and feature-rich smartphones designed for users who want top performance, best cameras, and premium build quality.

Examples:

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Key Features:

High-performance processors

Superior cameras (often with AI & optical zoom)

AMOLED or LTPO displays with high refresh rates

Fast charging and wireless charging

Water and dust resistance (IP68)

Ideal For: Gamers, photographers, tech enthusiasts, professionals.

2. Mid-Range Phones

These phones balance performance and affordability. They offer good features for most users at a much lower price than flagships.

Examples:

Samsung Galaxy A55

Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro

Realme 11 Pro

OnePlus Nord CE 3

Key Features:

Good displays (AMOLED/LCD, 90Hz–120Hz)

Decent performance for gaming and multitasking

Capable cameras

Large batteries with fast charging

Ideal For: Students, average users, content consumers.

3. Budget Phones (Entry-Level)

Designed for basic use like calling, messaging, social media, and light apps. Affordable for most users.

Examples:

Xiaomi Redmi A3

Samsung Galaxy A05

Realme C53

Infinix Smart 8

Key Features:

Basic cameras

LCD displays

Large batteries

Slower processors, but enough for everyday tasks

Ideal For: First-time smartphone users, seniors, or as a backup phone.

4. Gaming Phones

These phones are built specifically for gamers and offer features like enhanced cooling, shoulder triggers, and high frame rates.

Examples:

ASUS ROG Phone 8

Lenovo Legion Phone

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro

Key Features:

Top-tier chipsets (Snapdragon 8 Gen series)

High refresh rate screens (up to 165Hz)

Large batteries with fast charging

Gaming modes and accessories

Ideal For: Mobile gamers, streamers, and esports players.

5. Foldable Phones

Foldable smartphones feature flexible displays that allow them to fold open like a book or flip open like old-school phones.

Examples:

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Huawei Mate X5

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra

Key Features:

Dual screens (outer and inner)

Premium performance

Unique design, multitasking capability

Ideal For: Tech lovers, multitaskers, professionals who want innovation.

6. Business Phones / Productivity Phones

Phones that focus on security, productivity apps, and long software support.

Examples:

iPhone (for ecosystem & privacy)

Samsung Galaxy S series (with DeX mode)

Google Pixel (clean Android, regular updates)

Ideal For: Business users, professionals, and enterprises.

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[atplblog]

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[jexetic]

technology ramble

I’ve been getting a lot more picky about my tech lately. I’ve switched out some apps for other apps, ditched some tech altogether, and just generally been more thoughtful about what technology I use or allow to take up my time.

First off, I’ve been very much wanting everything to be local-first. Anything that is completely cloud-based is gonna be much more likely to be a no from me lately. I switched note apps to Obsidian, for example. I tried out getting a pocket notebook because that’s been a trend and I am open to more low-tech solutions to things lately, but ultimately it’s still a lot easier and quicker to pull out my phone to jot something down, especially if I’m also carrying something and need to take a note. But why Obsidian? Because the files just live in a folder. It’s not some weird proprietary situation where my notes exist only in Obsidian. My notes exist in files that I can open without Obsidian and move or copy however I’d like. I very much prefer that. Apple Notes is technically local, but it doesn’t offer any way of actually exporting all your notes. That is very much whack. Obsidian doesn’t even require you to export. They just live right there on your hard drive. They’re always exported. Never stuck in some proprietary format. That’s a huge plus in my book.

I’m not syncing my obsidian vault. I mainly use it on my phone to jot down any quick notes I need to throughout the day. I do also have the app on my gaming pc and my Macbook in case I need to type anything on those devices, but having my notes in the cloud isn’t really something that’s necessary for me I’ve found. Which is kind of a plus, because if I do need to jot down something sensitive like an account number or something, it’s not gonna immediately upload to some server that I have to trust. Another plus in my book. My former notes app, UpNote, isn’t bad. But I just honestly really love the way that Obsidian creates a folder and stores actual text files in that folder. That’s the killer feature for me.

I’ve also ditched Google Photos. I just have my pictures on my Macbook primarily now. I sync my Mac photo library to my iPhone using Finder (not iCloud). I’m also going to upload a copy of everything to Google Drive every now and then probably, just as a backup in case something were to happen to my laptop.

Why switch from Google Photos to Google Drive for the backup? Because I don’t want to have to use Takeout to download the backup if I need it. I don’t want Google to organize them or modify the files in any way. I just want them to sit in the cloud in case I some day need a backup of my pictures. Google Photos does seem to modify the files. If I request all my pictures through Takeout and try to import them back into Apple Photos, they won’t be in the proper order. That’s a no go for me. Eventually I might look into if there’s a cheaper solution for cloud storage that I’m only going to be using as a backup and not for syncing and ditch Google altogether.

I’ve ditched most social media, including TikTok (it’s not banned, right?). I obviously have kept tumblr but I don’t have it on my phone (I used Obsidian on my phone to write this and then copied it over to my laptop to post). Reddit was probably the last survivor other than tumblr, but I’m glad I ditched it. I would read tons of comments and get pissed off often. I’m way better off reading on my Kindle than I am opening Reddit. It’s 10:15 and I have only an hour and a half of screen time today. 30 minutes of that was ordering groceries from Target. 20 minutes checking the news in safari - which is a habit I’d like to stop. I only open the news on my phone because I want to mindlessly scroll. I still want to stay informed, but I want to do it at my PC and be more intentional about what I read rather than just opening Google News on my phone and scrolling. 15 minutes in the weather app and a few minutes each in Discord, Messages, and Spotify. Basically, I’m doing a lot less time wasting on my phone. Honestly I think I could see that number going down even more.

A lot of that time is going into reading since I bought a Kindle recently. Which I think is a much better use of my time, since before I’d likely just waste time on Reddit or before that TikTok and not come out of it with anything that was even that interesting. It’s definitely a good trade. I’m also watching more actual media, like TV shows and even some movies. Even a tv show is a better use of my free time than TikTok. Maybe not a ton better, but if I spend an hour watching tv I’m probably gonna feel like I enjoyed it more at the end than if I spent that hour watching TikTok.

Subscriptions are definitely on the chopping block. The only ones that have survived are Spotify and Fastmail. Those are both pretty valuable to me, but I could see myself possibly getting rid of Fastmail in the future. I use it because I have my own domain I use for my email address. I kind of like having that, because it means I am extremely unlikely to ever lose access to it. But I’m not 100% thrilled about paying for email. So eventually what I might end up doing is just setting up forwarding through my domain registrar so I can continue to use my custom domain email when I’m registering accounts online, but cancel Fastmail since I don’t need to send from my custom email very often and could proooooobably settle for a Gmail address when I do need to send email. But for now I am not ready to let my custom email go.

I also could get rid of Spotify in the future and just put MP3s or FLACs on either my phone or even possibly a dedicated device, but for now I am happy with the organization I get from Spotify. I’m not always in the mood to listen to my entire library shuffled, and Spotify makes it easy to listen to specific vibes.

Alrighty I think I’m done rambling. I have started writing this post several times and failed because I wasn’t sure how to organize it. But I’ve been wanting to write a bunch of this out for my blog because I have changed a lot of my tech habits recently and I think it’s been for the better.

[update, 2 hours later]

Actually I'm not totally done rambling. I also got rid of my self-hosted blog, mainly because I decided I didn't want to pay for it because like I said I am not really vibing with subscriptions. I've settled on using tumblr as my main blogging platform, mainly because I already have posts here and it's free. I'm keeping all my future posts locally on my PC in an Obsidian vault, too. At least the ones like this one. Not really that concerned with saving the TV screenshots I share. I also have been journaling in an actual paper notebook. I'm trying to write at least something in that every day. So in a way that has been a sort of replacement for my blog. Tumblr is definitely not perfect as a blogging platform but it gets a lot of points for being free. It's also nice that it has a community built-in. I also do like being able to reblog stuff so my blog isn't just my posts but kind of just a collection of stuff I like. It's got pros and cons. Not being in complete control of it is not ideal, but that's why for anything long or important that I post I'll keep a copy of it on my PC.

Anyway. Now maybe I'm actually done rambling about tech. For now.

If you're still reading I'll leave you with a book recommendation: Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams :)