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Verizon said it was working to restore mobile and data services after a widespread outage reported by more than 170,000 users on Downdetector, with some customers seeing an SOS signal on their devices as the disruption began around noon.
Travel eSIMs offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional roaming charges when traveling abroad, with options like Airalo, Holafly, and Nomad providing varying data plans. While eSIMs can be cheaper and convenient, they come with limitations such as device restrictions and lack of calling features. The article reviews these eSIMs based on a trip to Bali and Dubai, highlighting Airalo for its balance and Nomad for competitive pricing, but noting Holafly's connectivity issues. For longer trips, using a home carrier's SIM might be more practical.
Users of the Google Pixel 8 are reporting rapid battery drain and overheating issues when using mobile data, with the Exynos 5300 modem believed to be the cause. The problem does not occur when connected to Wi-Fi. Some users are also experiencing connectivity problems and slow 5G speeds. Google has yet to address the issue, but it is expected that software updates will be released to resolve these problems.
The April Google System Updates bring improvements to the Play Store, including making it easier to download apps over cellular data. Users can now manually choose to begin the download via cellular data, using an option in the app. Another update to the Play Store offers direct access to Google's "My Ad Center," where users can change their advertising privacy settings and adjust the kinds of ads they see.