Some Apple Card users ran into problems when trying to pay for iPhone 13 preorders, which kicked off Friday morning. Numerous people said on social media that they got error messages when they tried to use their Apple Card to pay for an iPhone 13 preorder. So much so, that it became a trending topic on …
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Apple’s new iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are now available for preorder, but those looking for a new Pro or Pro Max who haven’t ordered yet may need to prepare to wait a little longer. After the start of preorders at 5 a.m. PT Friday, CNET editor Lisa Eadicicco noticed that by 6:04 a.m. PT several iPhone 13 Pro models …
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Apple is expanding its 5G adoption. After first bringing the new cellular connection to the iPhone 12 line last year and the updated M1 iPad Pro in April, the company announced on Tuesday that its redesigned iPad Mini will also have a version that connects to the latest 5G networks from wireless carriers. As with the iPad Pro 5G update, …
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Amazon is reportedly looking to win big with the National Football League. The online retail giant is in talks with the NFL to acquire rights for the league’s Sunday Ticket package as part of a multiyear deal, according to a report Friday from CNBC. Amazon is seen as the frontrunner in these talks, said CNBC, citing people familiar with the …
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The 22 year-old self-proclaimed “Bitcoin millionaire” Erik Finman in an interview with The New York Times described smartphones as “the ultimate political tools. Everyone has one in their pocket.” His brand new Freedom Phone promises to prioritize “free speech and privacy”above anything else. You might assume that the Freedom Phone follows the trend of phone-makers like Apple that use software updates to …
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A new study from Opensignal has broken down 5G performance across the US according to a variety of metrics, offering a window into mobile internet access across a massively diverse country — geographically and by population. The study included all 50 states and as many as 250 cities, measuring availability, download speeds, video and gaming performance. Although the study doesn’t …
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AT&T said Monday that only 60% of its network in Louisiana is operating normally after Hurricane Ida battered the state on Sunday. The mobile carrier reported significant outages in New Orleans and Baton Rouge due to the mass power outages caused by the storm. AT&T said some of the key facilities have been restored, but others remain offline and are …
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T-Mobile is adding a new perk to some of its plans, a free year of Apple TV Plus. On Monday the wireless carrier announced that it will be offering 12 months of Apple TV Plus to new and existing users on its Magenta or Magenta Max plans. The deal, which will be available starting on Aug. 25, will also give …
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Just when you think the massive T-Mobile hack can’t get any worse, on Friday the carrier announced that over 50 million people, including current and former customers as well as prepaid customers, were affected by the breach. Information like Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses and account PINs were exposed. Here are some steps you can take right now to protect your financial information. …
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Cricket Wireless, the prepaid service from AT&T, is announcing a new perk on Thursday for those with its $60-per-month unlimited plan: a free subscription to the ad-supported version of HBO Max. Normally $10 per month, this version of HBO Max includes HBO and the service’s new Max originals such as The Flight Attendant, Gossip Girl and Titans but lacks 4K …
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