A flag in Android’s Carrier Config Manager allows cellular carriers to artificially inflate the number of bars shown on your phone. Google explains that the majority of carriers require this option, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Hello? Hello? Can you hear me?!” We’ve all been there before: little to no cell phone service at a time ...

We've all been there. You're traveling through an unknown stretch of road when your Spotify playlist drops off the stereo because you've lost your phone signal. There's nothing that ruins a road trip ...

I grew up watching The X-Files. In the late 1990s, cell phone reception was nothing like it is today. So back then, I couldn't help but question how Scully and Mulder could call their boss, Skinner, ...

We’ve all dealt with little to no cell phone service before, and it typically tends to come at a time when you desperately need it. The good news is you can proactively fight dropped calls and ...