Four in 10 struggle to access mobile signal on the move in the UK

Survey finds consumers cannot reliably access 4G or 5G, highlighting weaknesses in digital infrastructure

The Guardian

   FollowerPower: Does anyone have the datasheets, pinouts and/or developer documentation for the following devices?

  • Motorola Iridium 9500
  • Motorola Iridium 9505
  • Iridium 9505A
  • Iridium 9522
  • Iridium Core 9523
  • Iridium 9555
  • Iridium 9575
  • Iridium 9575 PTT
  • Iridium 9602
  • Iridium 9603
  • Iridium 9604
  • Iridium 9704
  • Iridium DBL Interface / Port
    • It's Some cursed proprietary thing on an RJ-45 connector...

I'm about to get some of those and considering to setup a bounty to get these up and running...

  • There's like a crate of 9505 phones staring at me and all they miss are batteries, SIM cards, chargers and maybe some antennas.
    • Batteries are easy to source; worst-case gotta wire up some DC/DC adaptor to make it think it always got 3,8V or something...

And no, neither Motorola nor Iridium feel the need to make documentation available!

#SATCOM #FollowerPower #Repair #Reuse #Upcycle #DIY #RightToRepair #documentation #Phone #MobilePhones #Phones #Iridium #Motorola

realme To Launch P4 Series On 3 June

realme has teased the launch of the P4 series. On its official Facebook page, the brand says it will be launching the series on 3 June.

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When was the last time you just hung out with a friend? (And I don’t mean a dinner booked two months in advance) | Brigid Delaney
By Brigid Delaney

Long, unstructured hangouts are increasingly rare – and some young people aren’t experiencing them

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/30/spending-time-with-friends-friendship-spontaneous-meet-ups

#Friendship #Socialmedia #Australianews #Mobilephones #HelenGarner #Melbourne #BrigidDelaney

When was the last time you just hung out with friends? (And I don’t mean a dinner booked two months in advance)

Long, unstructured hangouts are increasingly rare – and some young people aren’t experiencing them

The Guardian
When was the last time you just hung out with a friend? (And I don’t mean a dinner booked two months in advance) | Brigid Delaney https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/30/spending-time-with-friends-friendship-spontaneous-meet-ups #Friendship #SocialMedia #AustraliaNews #MobilePhones #HelenGarner #Melbourne
When was the last time you just hung out with friends? (And I don’t mean a dinner booked two months in advance)

Long, unstructured hangouts are increasingly rare – and some young people aren’t experiencing them

The Guardian
RedMagic 11S Pro Series Goes On Sale In China; Local Launch Happening Soon

The Redmagic 11S Pro Series has officially gone on sale in China. The phones are expected to launch locally in June.

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Samsung Wide-Screen Galaxy Z Fold8 Dummy Unit Surfaces Online

A recent video showcases a dummy unit of the supposed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. The foldable will feature a wide display.

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Xiaomi 17T Review: Balanced In Gaming And Photography

Much like its POCO sub-brand, Xiaomi now appears to be making a few adjustments of its own with the newly launched 17T series.

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Xiaomi 17T Series Officially Launches; Pre-Orders Now Available In Malaysia

Xiaomi tonight has officially launched the new Xiaomi 17T Series, consisting of the base 17T and the 17T Pro.

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So dumb it just might work: can these dumbphone evangelists convince you to dump smartphones? https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/may/28/dumb-flip-phone #Technology #MobilePhones #Smartphones #YoungPeople
So dumb it just might work: can these dumbphone evangelists convince you to dump smartphones?

As part of a growing anti-tech movement, startup dumb.co is pushing flip phones as a way for young people to find ‘social and spiritual freedom’

The Guardian