Tag Archives: 5g

T-Mobile is joining the list of companies with deals for back-to-school. It’s introducing a few new offers for new users.  For family plans, the carrier is introducing a new deal that offers “half off” lines three to eight of a family plan. That means that the cheapest Essentials unlimited plan would run $97.50 a month …

Google released five different Pixel phones in the US in 2020, but only three of those remain available for purchase in the Google Store. The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, launched last summer, were discontinued less than a year later, though you can buy them from other retailers till supplies last or bring home a refurbished device. Later in …

T-Mobile has updated its coverage map so you can now tell what type of 5G you can get — the kind that’s relatively fast or the kind that just covers a lot of territory. An updated T-Mobile US network coverage map offers a darker color for the faster 5G “ultra capacity” than for the 5G “extended range.” The colors are …

Demand for 5G service is driving big subscriber growth for T-Mobile, the company said Thursday. T-Mobile reported that it added more monthly-bill-paying phone subscribers than it had expected during the second quarter of 2021. Demand for its 5G wireless service and devices was the driver, the company said.  The company also attributed the boost in wireless subscribers to its stores …

Motorola has three new 5G phones in store for buyers next month, with one starting as low as €350 ($416). But Motorola fans in the US are out of luck. The new devices are only arriving in international markets. The new phone lineup — the €350 Motorola Edge 20 Lite, €500 ($594) Edge 20 and €700 ($832) Edge 20 Pro …

Hey, Android users. A new safety section is coming to Google Play.  Starting next year, Android developers will be required to include a privacy policy with their app. The requirement covers both first-party and third-party app developers. The app policies will let you see safety and privacy guidelines before downloading the app, so you’ll know how your data is collected, …

We’ve written about Visible wireless before and also how you can get the prepaid unlimited service from Verizon for as little as $25 a month. This time around the deal gets even sweeter, with the first month of Visible costing only $5 when you sign up with an eSIM using promo code eSIM5. This offer ends July 29. Sign up at Visible …

With the Galaxy A52 5G, Samsung found an appealing balance between price, features and making smart compromises. It’s the latest good sub-$500 5G phone and joins the nearly half a dozen phones from Motorola, OnePlus and TCL. The Galaxy A52 5G costs $500 or £399 (it isn’t sold in Australia but that converts to AU$740). That’s at the higher end …

Motorola on Thursday rolled out its Moto G100 phone in North America, following previous launches in some European and Latin American countries. The midtier 5G phone costs $600 but is on sale for a limited time for $500. The phone is available exclusively on Motorola.com and is compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile. The device includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G …

You can say goodbye to lens scratches and lens flares when using your smartphone camera — at least if you’re planning to buy a higher-end Android phone in the coming months and years.  Glass maker Corning on Thursday unveiled its new Gorilla Glass DX and DX Plus glass composite covers for smartphone cameras. DX and DX Plus, thin layers created …