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Price, size, and color of the smartphone are some of the features which you may consider when buying a smartphone. However, they will not guarantee you of getting the experience that you need from the smartphone you choose. The only way to get such an assurance is to consider the technical specifications. Doing so will help you to determine which phone is the most suitable for you based on your specific needs. Some of the main considerations to make are described below.

Technical smartphone specifications to consider

Processor

The processor is perhaps the most complex component in a smartphone. Smartphones are built with a system-on-a-chip type of architecture as opposed to being socketed. The architecture combines many functions into one silicon piece such that the CPU becomes irreplaceable. You can go ahead to consider the numbers for core counts and clock speeds, but that will require too much research when comparing many options. A good idea would be simply to check the benchmark scores. There are many sites which give the benchmark scores of nearly all phone models so it should be fairly easy to get the information.

Cellular service

The two most common types of cellular services are CDMA and GSM. GSM is the most popular worldwide, but some specific carriers use CDMA such as Sprint and Verizon in North America. You should not worry much about the technical differences. Your concern should be more about compatibility. If you travel internationally on a regular basis, for example, you should …

Introduction

Many people have heard of Apple and the iPhone, but not many know that the phones they have purchased on contract from mobile network operators have a catch and hat they are network locked. Yes, the one you have in your hand could possibly only be used on the one carrier. In this article, we will look at a method that unlocks iPhone 7 so that you can use it with any carrier.

Why do carriers lock iPhones?

Many people purchase the iPhone 7 or 7 Plus on a monthly plan which will require them to pay a subscription for 18 to 24 months. The carrier will lock the phones to their network to ensure the customer stays with them for the duration of the contract. They do not want the clients buying a phone from them and switching to another network. Unfortunately, this presents a huge problem for people who travel overseas. They will have to rely on their country carrier in case they want to make a call or receive a call. Roaming charges can be extremely high even in today’s competitive market, and no one wants to spend more than they should.

How to unlock an iPhone

Unlocking phones have been around since the time carriers started locking their phones; however, because of this, carriers have upped their game and made it almost impossible to unlock the phones they sell on contract. However, there are some options for those who want the benefit of an unlocked …