How to Set Up Emergency Contacts & Medical ID on Your Phone

Your smartphone can do more than make calls; it can help save your life in an emergency. Both iPhones and Android phones include built-in features that allow first responders to access emergency contacts and critical medical information, even when your phone is locked. At Screen Fix Plus, we often see customers who didn’t know these …

How AI Is Changing Phones: What It Means for Everyday Users

Introduction: Phones Are Getting Smarter Than Ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a “future idea”; it’s already inside the phone in your pocket. From facial recognition to battery optimization, AI is quietly transforming how your device works behind the scenes.  Whether you use your phone for work, photos, social media, or just staying in …

How to Check if Your Phone’s Been Hacked

Introduction Your smartphone holds everything: personal photos, passwords, banking apps, and more. So when something feels off, it’s natural to wonder: Has my phone been hacked? At Screen Fix Plus, we don’t just fix broken screens; we also care about your phone’s security. Let’s walk through how to tell if your device has been compromised …

From Switchboards to Rotary Phones: Early Telephone Technology

Early telephones transformed sound into electrical current using a carbon microphone and electromagnetic receiver. Calls were first connected by manual switchboard operators, then by automatic step-by-step (Strowger) and crossbar switches controlled by rotary-dial pulses. Power evolved from local batteries inside the phone to central office “common battery” systems at about –48V, while ringing arrived as …