AT&T is getting a change in leadership. On Friday the telecom giant announced that CEO Randall Stephenson will be retiring after 13 years as chairman and CEO, with company president and chief operating officer John Stankey taking over in the top spot on July 1.  Stephenson, 60, will remain on the company’s board as executive …

Strings of texts that cause iPhones and iOS devices to crash isn’t a new problem, but a new one has appeared in 2020. After several bugs annoyed iOS users in the last decade, a new string of text using Sindhi characters has seemingly been discovered that, when sent to an iOS device in a notification, it will cause the device …

Apple and Samsung surprised a lot of people last year when they brought an iTunes app to Samsung TVs. After upgrading that iTunes app to become Apple’s TV app last fall, the budding ecosystem of Apple apps is gaining another member Thursday when the iPhone maker brings its Apple Music app to Samsung’s television platform.  The new app, available today in …

AT&T’s low-band 5G coverage area is growing, with the company continuing to expand its new networks even as the coronavirus pandemic has kept much of the country at home. On Wednesday the carrier announced that it has expanded to 90 new markets across 30 states, and now offers 5G service in areas such as Chicago, Sacramento, New Orleans and Tampa.  …

T-Mobile completed its Sprint merger less than three weeks ago amid a pandemic, but the carrier isn’t letting the coronavirus put its plans on hold. After announcing on April 1 the first use of its newly acquired midband spectrum in Philadelphia, T-Mobile now plans to redeploy airwaves in parts of New York in May as part of the latest expansion of its …

HBO Max is coming soon, and now we know exactly when: May 27. The date was revealed in a YouTube video posted Tuesday that showcased some of the many titles AT&T’s new streaming service will feature.  An upgrade to the current HBO and HBO Now, HBO Max is a new combatant in the ever-crowded streaming wars and is AT&T’s answer to the …

Uber is bolstering its delivery business as riders continue to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday the ride-sharing service announced two new options it’s calling Uber Direct and Uber Connect.  In a blog post, Uber says that Direct “builds upon Uber Eats’ recent expansion into grocery and convenience store delivery” to allow shoppers to place orders through apps …

Motorola seems to barely have noticed what’s going on in the world right now. It’s certainly not slowing down, having just released the affordable G Power and G Stylus. The flagship Edge and Edge Plus phones are rumored to be revealed later this week. Now new leaks from Evan Blass and 91Mobiles detail two additional Moto phones due to arrive in …

Apple has a new iPhone SE launching next week, but those holding out for the iPhone 12 may need to brace for a long wait. According to a report, Apple’s next iPhones may be delayed until November.  The report, as shared by Reuters, comes from Goldman Sachs analysts as part of a note that downgrades Apple’s stock to a “sell” …

Facebook is adding a seventh emoji to its group of reactions as the coronavirus pandemic continues to slam civilization. The new “care” emoji, which is a yellow smiley hugging a red heart, will appear on the main app and website globally next week, with a pulsating purple heart on Messenger being rolled out starting today.  Alexandru Voica, a tech communications …