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iPhone 13 Deals: Up to $800 Off at Verizon, Sprint and AT&T, Plus More

Apple unveiled its latest flagship phone, the iPhone 14, just a few days ago during this year’s Apple event. The new phone boasts upgraded cameras and screen sizes for certain models from its predecessor. Along with the new phone came changes to how Apple is selling the iPhone 13 across stores, including its own. The …

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iPhone 13 Deals: Up to $800 Off at Verizon, Sprint and AT&T, Plus More

Apple unveiled its latest flagship phone, the iPhone 14, just a few days ago during this year’s Apple event. The new phone boasts upgraded cameras and screen sizes for certain models from its predecessor. Along with the new phone came changes to how Apple is selling the iPhone 13 across stores, including its own. The iPhone 13 base model is …

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 Will End Up in Only a Few US Phones Right Away

What’s happening Qualcomm unveils two new chips: the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. Why it matters Qualcomm’s chips are powerful, but as more phone makers build their own chips, these might end up in fewer handsets — at least ones released in the US. What’s next Qualcomm has its work cut out for it …

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Canada Bans Huawei and ZTE Equipment From Its Telecom Networks

Canada says it will ban the use of China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE 5G equipment, citing national security concerns. With the move, Canada joins the rest of the so-called Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network, which also includes the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. All of those countries have already banned the telecommunications equipment. While the move was widely expected, it …

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Grab Google’s Budget

If you already use Google as your primary email, calendar and cloud storage drive, it’s tough to beat the convenience of a Pixel phone. There are a few different models on the market right now, but if you’re primarily after the basics like calling, texting, emailing and checking the web, then the budget-friendly Pixel 5A is the best bang for …

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Save Over $200 on the OnePlus 9, One of Our Favorite Phones of the Year

While they’ve certainly carved out a large chunk of the market for themselves, Samsung, Google and Apple aren’t the only phone manufacturers out there. There are plenty of smaller brands that have something to offer as well, including OnePlus. The OnePlus 9 is one of our favorite phones in the market this year, and right now you can pick one up …

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Dish Loses Mobile Subscribers, Says 5G Network Will Soon Be Expansive

Dish says it’s confident its 5G network will cover a fifth of the US by the middle of next month, even though it launched just this Wednesday and is available in one city. Better known for its satellite TV services, Dish made the rosy forecast on Friday in its first-quarter earnings report. The prediction was one of the few bright …

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Verizon Brings Back Free 5G Phone Upgrade Promotion for New and Existing Customers

After offering a big 5G upgrade promotion last year, Verizon is bringing back a version of the deal for 2022 as it tries to get people to move onto its latest unlimited plans and 5G devices.  On Thursday the carrier announced that it will be offering up to $800 off a new iPhone 13, in essence allowing for a free …

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Dish Finally Opens its 5G Network to Everyone, Starting in Las Vegas

Dish, which took on the role of fourth US mobile carrier after the T-Mobile and Sprint merger finalized in April 2020, has blown past several deadlines over the years in getting its 5G network up and running. But Dish’s 5G service is finally going live in Las Vegas on Wednesday, and the company has listed over 100 cities that will …

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Apple Launches Do

What’s happening Apple is posting repair manuals and selling parts for the iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and the 5G iPhone SE. Later this year, it will expand to new Mac computers, too. Why it matters Letting people repair their own device could help the environment as well as people’s pocketbooks. What’s next The Right to Repair movement is pushing to …

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