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That App Update Could Cost You More Data Than You Expected Have you ever checked your data balance and wondered how it reduced so quickly, even though you haven't been streaming videos or spending hours scrolling through social media? There's something you might be overlooking: Your app updates. Many smartphone users don't realise that updating applications also consumes mobile data. Sometimes, an update can download several megabytes or even hundreds of megabytes, depending on the application and the changes being installed. And if your phone is configured to update apps automatically, these downloads may happen without you paying much attention. Let's take a closer look. Why Do App Updates Consume Data? Whenever an application receives an update, your phone downloads new files containing improvements, security fixes, bug corrections or additional features. Think about applicati

Voice Call vs Video Call: Which Uses More Data? Have you ever wondered why your data seems to run out faster after a few video calls? The answer might be in how you choose to communicate. Both voice calls and video calls allow you to stay connected with friends, family and colleagues. However, they don't consume the same amount of data. Voice Calls: Less Data Consumption Voice calls transmit audio between two people without the need to send video footage. Because there are no moving images to transmit, they generally require less data than video calls. This makes voice calls a practical option when you simply need to have a conversation without seeing the other person. Video Calls: More Data Consumption Video calls transmit both audio and video simultaneously. Your phone has to send and receive moving images in addition to sound. This requires more data, particularly when the v

Same Internet. Different Phone. Different Experience? Here's Why Have you ever tried opening a website on your phone, only to find that it takes forever to load? Your first thought might be that your internet connection is slow. But that isn't always the case. Your internet connection, phone, browser, and the website itself can all affect how quickly a page loads. Here's how. 1. Your phone matters Your phone needs to process and display the website's content. Older phones or devices running too many apps may struggle to load certain websites smoothly, even with a good internet connection. 2. Your browser matters The browser you use to access websites can also affect performance. An outdated browser, too many open tabs, or problems with stored website data may cause pages to load or display incorrectly. 3. The website itself matters Sometimes, the website is the problem. It may h

What are Cookies Online? A Simple Guide to Website Cookies You've probably come across messages like "Accept cookies" or "Manage preferences" while browsing a website. But what do they actually mean? To put it simply, cookies are tiny bits of information stored by websites within your web browser. They serve to store data related to you, your preferences, login credentials, or even products that you may have placed inside your cart. This explains why websites would recognize you when you visit again. The process could be smoother because of these cookies; at the same time, websites would benefit from understanding user behaviour. Therefore, the next time you encounter an “Accept cookies” message on a website, it basically means that the website wants to use some specific kinds of cookies. On some sites, you can also manage the ones you want to give access to. At DOMA, we believe tech

🔎 DOMA LOOKS CLOSER: Helping you understand your digital life better. Streaming or downloading? 👀 They may look similar, but they don’t use your data in quite the same way. Knowing the difference can help you make smarter choices with the data you already have. 📱 For enquiries, reach us via this link: https://wa.link/anu4vr DOMA Telecom Solutions - Stay connected. Stay ahead