Cricket Wireless wants to get in on the Black Friday bonanza. The provider of prepaid wireless service, a unit of AT&T, launched on Friday a limited $100 credit for customers who bring their phone number over from a rival carrier. The so-called Black Friday offer will be available over the next few weeks. Related Links …
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Verizon Wireless simplified its prepaid rate plans for users of both basic phones and smartphones at a time when customers are seeking better low-cost wireless options. There are five options to choose from with price points that range from $15 per month up to $60 per month. The plans are available today. Verizon’s new plans underscore the growing consumer interest …
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Samsung could begin updating some of its smartphones to Android 6.0 in the next couple of weeks. That is, of course, provided a newly leaked schedule proves to be accurate. Launched in October, Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the latest version of the mobile operating system from Google. Key features include Google Now on Tap, support for Android Pay and improved …
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The first phone to run on Microsoft’s Windows 10 is coming to AT&T on November 20, the carrier announced on Monday. The same day sales begin for the Microsoft Lumia 950, AT&T will also stock the 18.4-inch Samsung Galaxy View tablet. Both these devices have interesting features beyond the norm. The Microsoft Lumia 950 can function like a traditional PC …
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AT&T-owned prepaid carrier Cricket Wireless has slashed the prices of a number of its smartphones for the holiday shopping season. Starting Friday and running through January 7, 2016, customers can walk away with phones that are effectively free. The end of the year typically sees smartphone vendors and carriers competing aggressively for new customers. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the …
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Samsung is getting into the holiday shopping spirit by kicking off its “Gifts of the Season” promotion. Beginning Friday and running through November 22, US customers who purchase the Samsung Galaxy S6 , S6 Edge , S6 Edge+ , or Galaxy Note 5 at full retail value can pick up goodies worth a few hundred dollars each. It is becoming …
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The entry-level the ZTE Prestige became Boost Mobile’s latest phone on Thursday, targeting first-time buyers with a low price. Running Android 5.1 Lollipop, the Prestige sells for $50 with a limited-time promotion. After January 3, 2016, it’ll sell for double that, $100. Related Links Boost Mobile debuts ‘Growing Data’ rate plans ZTE jumps on lease-to-own trend for phones Boost Mobile …
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The prepaid space is getting better every day. AT&T’s prepaid branch, Cricket Wireless, has expanded its international offerings to include free data roaming in Mexico and Canada. In the same breath, it also introduced its next Android smartphone: the 5.5-inch Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 . These new offerings are a smart move for Cricket, aggressively advancing its position in the …
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Google is getting ready to press play on a new Google Play Music streaming service kicking off in the coming months: podcasts. Google’s move shores up a hole in its own music streaming service at a time when the space continues to get more competitive, dominated largely by Apple’s own iTunes service. Once its podcasts are in place, Google Play …
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Smartphone shoppers will soon have a new pair of LG models to consider as the LG V10 and LG G Vista 2 are set to touch down. The Android-powered duo are slated to arrive at AT&T and T-Mobile starting November 6. LG has seen more success in high-end phones than in selling midrange models. A new handset in each category …
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