Samsung has released a new video in support of Google’s #GetTheMessage campaign which calls for Apple to adopt RCS or “Rich Communication Services,” the cross-platform protocol pitched as a successor to SMS that adopts many of the features found in modern messaging apps… like Apple’s own iMessage.

  • @BigT54
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    31 year ago

    Just curious, is there a specific reason you keep data and wifi off unless you’re using them?

    • @[email protected]
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      41 year ago

      Have you ever recorded WiFi traffic on any device? It’s pretty crazy the amount of packets being transfered and received at any given moment

    • Cryptic Fawn
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      31 year ago

      No reason to keep either on since they drain the battery even when not actively browsing the net. And if your LTE can’t find a tower to connect, it keeps trying to connect, draining the battery significantly. This was pretty bad for me a couple years ago; not so much anymore since I live in a city now but I still keep both off, mostly habit but also because I like having my battery above 90% while it’s sitting idle.

      When I’m at home and want to use the net on my phone, I turn WiFi on, then off once done. When I’m outside the home and need the internet, I turn LTE on and then turn it back off once I’m done.