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SlashGear · 09/07/2025 11:35 EDT

If You See A Purple Dot On Your Phone Screen, Here's What It Means

Noticed a strange purple dot on your phone screen? It's more than a cosmetic glitch and the cause might be hiding beneath the glass.

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