Google’s upcoming flagship phone, the Pixel 6, will be powered by a Google-made chip, says a Friday report by 9to5Google. The processor, code-named Whitechapel, was first rumored a year ago to be powering the Pixel phones and Chromebooks of the future. Pixels sporting the GS101 Whitechapel chip could be launching in the fall, 9to5Google reported, …
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Sony seems to be prepping for some new Xperia phones. As spotted by Droid-Life, the company’s YouTube page has been updated to reflect a new banner that teases a “new product announcement” for April 14. Sony Mobile’s official Facebook and Instagram pages have similarly posted teasers for the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Mobile …
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Most people buy their phones from one of the Big Three carriers, a move that often ropes them into lengthy service contracts. Case in point: At Verizon right now (but ending Sunday, April 4), you can get the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G for free with a new line of service. That service must include one of Verizon’s Unlimited plans, …
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Have a cracked iPhone, busted Galaxy or waterlogged Pixel? Verizon wants you to trade it in for a shiny new 5G phone on one of its “premium” unlimited plans. In a promotion announced on Wednesday, the nation’s largest carrier unveiled a new deal that offers up to $440 in credits towards the price of a new 5G phone for existing …
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The end of Verizon’s 3G network is near, for real this time. After announcing in January that it would delay the shutdown date for its now two-generations old wireless service, on Tuesday the nation’s largest carrier revealed in a post on its website that it will be finally shuttering the service at the end of next year. “We will turn …
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Xiaomi pulled out all the digital stops Monday to show off one of its smartphone crown jewels, the Mi 11 Ultra, as part of a two-day launch event that saw the Chinese company also debut its first foldable phone. The Mi 11 Ultra, announced alongside the Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G, is brimming with the kind of top-of-the-line …
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What’s this? A family enjoying a day in a park — but they’re blasting shots at creatures around them. It sounds like Pokemon Go, but more active. Niantic’s new augmented-reality 5G gaming demo app also seems like a taste of what could be coming with AR glasses, too. Codename: Urban Legends is a multiplayer game that, as you can see …
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There’s no question that the OnePlus 9 Pro is the best phone OnePlus has ever made, but that doesn’t mean it’s the one you should buy. The standard OnePlus 9 with its much more appealing price might actually be the right OnePlus for you. But there’s a lot I really like about the 9 Pro, and there are some great …
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T-Mobile’s weekly perks will now be available to its prepaid Metro by T-Mobile customers. The company’s customer rewards program, called T-Mobile Tuesdays, includes things like promotional offers and free items from Baskin Robbins, Redbox and Burger King. One of the more notable perks is a free one-season subscription to MLB.TV, which will kick off again this year starting March 30. The rewards program …
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OnePlus’ new OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro feature improved screens, faster performance and better cameras, but the one thing they’ll lack — at least in the US — is the same retail carrier support. Unlike last year, when its OnePlus 8 5G was sold through T-Mobile and Verizon as well as being available unlocked, this year’s 9-series phones will only …
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