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Which iPhone is the best?

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It really depends on what features you really want. The iPhone 8 is still a great buy if you're on a budget and you don't need a super fancy camera or anything like that. The iPhone X and X Max are great if you want dual cameras, great performance, and an extended battery life. The best phone for you is going to depend on what you personally value, though.

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Is AppleCare worth it?

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Absolutely. It's an amazing value, especially when you compare it to other phone protection plans out there.

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Should I still be worried about my Samsung phone battery exploding, or is that problem fixed?

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It depends on what Samsung phone you own. If you have a Galaxy Note 7, turn it off immediately and send it to Samsung to get a full refund. If you do not have a Galaxy Note 7, you are fine. I would recommend a Galaxy Note 9 if you want the features of the Note 7.

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If I am connected with W-iFi, does that count against my data cap?

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Usually, it shouldn't. There might be some exceptions; if you started to watch a video on YouTube while on the data plan, it might still stream on data plan even when you've connected to your Wi-Fi.

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Can I use my phone in Europe?

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It depends on your phone. If you have an unlocked phone, it will be usable in other countries if you have a compatible SIM card.

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What is the minimum memory capacity that a smartphone must have?

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16 GB is the minimum, but I recommend you get one with at least 32 GB capacity.

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Is Android the best or is it the Apple when it comes to good-quality apps?

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Android carries over more because there are a lot of apps that Android has but Apple doesn't.

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What should be ideal RAM and processor specifications while buying a mobile?

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If you're gaming, get at least 1 GB of RAM. A good CPU for gaming would be an ARM 8 or Snapdragon.

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I wish to purchase a mobile that already has this app. What OS should I look for?

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No phone will have this pre-downloaded, but all three operating systems will be able do download it.

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What is the best Samsung phone currently?

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It depends on what you want to do, but I suggest the Galaxy S8+.

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Which is best Android-based smartphone now?

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The all-around best Android smartphone is the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus —answered in April 2018–.

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What mAh battery is a minimum for gamers?

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3000 minimum. Most Apple products would not be good for you, because they normally have 2800 and slow recharge.

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How do I choose a phone that will use an interactive map feature in the US and Europe?

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All smartphones should be able to make use of an interactive map by installing or using a pre-installed maps app.

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Which Samsung smartphone model has the most internal storage space?

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The maximum storage space I know of is 512 GB on a Samsung Note 9.

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How do I find out if a smartphone is 3G or 4G?

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You can find it through the cellular data option that can be found on your settings. If it enables up to 4g/LTE then your phone is 4g and if it enables up to 3g, then your phone is 3g.

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Need a new phone I have no idea what to look at. The only features that matter for me are size, toughness, processor speed and ram. I currently have an aged Samsung A3 2016 that works but is too slow now. Any advice?

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Android is your best choice. The higher range phones are much stronger, the chips are just as fast as iPhones and the Hz on Android are quicker.

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I dislike upgrading to new smartphone ever few year. What smartphone out there exists that I can buy today that still be good by 2030?

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No phone will be good till 2030 because technology will keep on improving each year until 2030. Focus on purchasing a good quality phone likely to last a good few years, including updates.

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