Cell Phones and Tablets

Settings, storage, battery, eSIM, performance and phone and tablet features explained in terms of how they affect everyday use.

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Smartphone sobre mesa com alerta de umidade detectada na tela, pano de microfibra, detalhe ampliado da porta USB e símbolos de proibição sobre secador, cotonetes e spray.

Cell Phones and Tablets14/09/20265 min read

Phone says “moisture detected” even though it is dry: what to do without damaging the USB port

High ambient humidity can trigger the warning. Follow the safest drying order, learn what not to do, when to clear the USB cache, and which signs suggest a physical port problem.

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Smartphone exibindo a tela de atualização do iOS 27, cercado por indicadores visuais de backup, armazenamento, bateria e liberação gradual de recursos.

Cell Phones and Tablets13/09/20267 min read

iOS 27 arrives September 14: update on day one or wait?

iOS 27 starts rolling out September 14. See when to update right away, when to wait, how to prepare backup and storage, and which features arrive later.

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Smartphone exibindo Android 17 ao lado de bolhas e ícones de movimento, com uma mão fazendo um gesto diante da tela.

Cell Phones and Tablets11/09/20264 min read

Motion Assist on Android 17: How to enable and fix it when it doesn't start by itself

See Motion Assist requirements, the path to enable the feature, when bubbles appear, and what to check if autostart fails.

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Módulo de câmera de smartphone em destaque, com diafragma variável e quatro cenas ao redor representando pouca luz, uso padrão, grupos e paisagem em foco profundo.

Cell Phones and Tablets10/09/20265 min read

iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture: when to use f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4

A practical guide to choosing the iPhone 18 Pro Main camera aperture based on light, depth of field and photographic intent.

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Smartphone exibindo uma interface de tradução ao vivo em português e inglês ao lado de fones sem fio brancos e ícones de compatibilidade, IA, idiomas e Bluetooth.

Cell Phones and Tablets10/09/20265 min read

Live Translation on AirPods 5: compatible iPhones, requirements, and Portuguese

See which iPhones support Live Translation on AirPods 5, what to enable in iOS, and how to separate language support, setup issues, and regional availability.

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iPhone dobrável aberto sobre uma mesa, com paisagem do Rio de Janeiro ao pôr do sol na tela; outro iPhone e uma caixa escura aparecem ao lado.

Cell Phones and Tablets10/09/20267 min read

iPhone Duo in Brazil: prices, pre-order dates, and the trade-offs of Apple's first foldable iPhone

The iPhone Duo reaches Brazil in October from R$21,999 to R$30,999. See launch dates, storage options, and the practical differences versus iPhone 18 Pro.

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Mão segura um iPhone com interface luminosa da Siri, com bandeira do Brasil ao lado, dispositivos Apple sobre a mesa e paisagem do Rio de Janeiro ao fundo.

Cell Phones and Tablets09/09/20265 min read

Siri AI in Brazil on iOS 27: Portuguese still has no confirmed date

Apple Intelligence already supports Portuguese, but the new Siri AI was announced first in English. See which iPhones are supported and what Apple still has not confirmed for Brazi...

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Palco de evento tecnológico com grande símbolo da Apple iluminado, público ao fundo e MacBook, iPhone, AirPods e Apple Watch sobre uma mesa.

Cell Phones and Tablets07/09/20263 min read

Apple Event on Sept. 9: Brazil times, where to watch, and what Apple confirmed

The September 9, 2026 event starts at 2:00 p.m. Brasília time, with official streaming on Apple.com, Apple TV, and YouTube Live; the invite does not confirm products.

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Notebook, smartphone e tablet mostram o símbolo luminoso da Apple diante de um auditório, com fones e relógio sobre a mesa.

Cell Phones and Tablets04/09/20265 min read

Apple Event on September 9: Brazil time, where to watch, and how to separate announcements from rumors

The event starts at 2:00 p.m. Brasília time on September 9. See the official channels and a simple method for separating Apple confirmations from rumors.

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Smartphone preso ao painel de um carro em movimento, com bolhas translúcidas ao redor da tela e estrada desfocada ao fundo

Cell Phones and Tablets01/09/20266 min read

Motion Assist on Android 17: how to turn it on, when it appears, and how the bubbles work

Learn where to find Motion Assist, how to enable automatic mode or a Quick Settings tile, why it may not appear yet, and the limits of its motion-sickness bubbles.

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Smartphone exibindo linha bloqueada ao lado de um painel com bloqueio da linha, bloqueio por IMEI e emissão de novo perfil eSIM.

Cell Phones and Tablets26/08/20269 min read

Stolen or lost phone with eSIM: how to block it and recover the same number without the old device

Learn what to block first, the difference between the line and IMEI, and how to request a new eSIM profile to recover the same number when the old phone is no longer available.

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Dois smartphones lado a lado com ícones de eSIM, setas de transferência e um QR Code ao lado do aparelho novo

Cell Phones and Tablets22/08/202613 min read

How to transfer the eSIM when changing cell phones: when moving directly, using QR Code or talking to the operator

Changing cell phones with eSIM can be simple or require new activation. See the safest path between iPhone, Android and Brazilian operators in 2026.

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