Tag Archives: Cricket

Why I’m thinking seriously about switching to T

Before we talk T-Mo, let’s look at today’s impossibly-inexpensive-headphones news: The Mpow M9 true-wireless earbuds are just $23.49 with the on-page 5%-off coupon and promo code MPOWM9PR. Noise-isolating pipe design, touch controls, USB-C charging, IPX8-rated waterproof… shall I go on? It even has extra microphones to help reduce noise during phone calls. Mpow M9 true-wireless …

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These are the best iPhone SE 2020 deals

The new, second-gen iPhone SE has arrived, with prices starting at $399 for the 64GB model. That number is a big part of the appeal, especially given that the next option in the iPhone lineup is the XR at $599. CNET’s Patrick Holland feels the affordable new iPhone SE has arrived at just the right time with just the right design. The …

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Phone deals alert: Get the new iPhone SE for $100, $370 off Galaxy Note 10

Starting today, T-Mobile’s prepaid phone brand Metro is offering a new 64GB iPhone SE for $100 to new customers or those switching from other carriers. Unveiled earlier this month, Apple’s new 4.7-inch model combines the brains of an iPhone 11 and the body of an iPhone 8, and it normally starts at $399.  Angela Lang/CNET Apple iPhone SE Save $300 Metro’s offer …

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New iPhone SE 2020: How to buy Apple’s $399 iPhone right now, and for less

The reviews are in, and Apple’s new iPhone SE is everything we hoped it would be. The second-gen iPhone SE’s camera can compete with the iPhone 11, battery life is exceptional and performance is speedy. CNET’s reviewer Patrick Holland called it “the most value for your dollar of any phone Apple sells.” Apple, along with its retail and carrier partners are …

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Get a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S9 for $235

When Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 lineup earlier this week, I made the case for considering the Galaxy S10 instead. That previous-generation model is about to get a price cut, and you can already get it pretty cheap if you’re game for a refurb. OK, but let’s go back another generation. Way back in 2018, the Galaxy S9 was the …

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Cricket Wireless customers can earn bill credits by viewing ads

Cricket Wireless and mobile rewards developer Adfone are rolling out a rewards app and program called Ad It Up, the companies said Tuesday. Using the app, Cricket Wireless customers across the US can choose to view ads on their phone and, in return, earn points that can be redeemed for bill credits.  The Ad It Up app will come “preloaded …

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LG Stylo 5 comes to Cricket in ‘Blonde Rose,’ costs $230

The LG Stylo 5 has made its way to the US. The phone is on sale at Cricket Wireless starting Friday for $229.99 with qualifying service plans. It’s available in a platinum gray color as well as an exclusive Blonde Rose, which appears to be a metallic shade of pink. With a stylus and large display, LG’s Stylo phones are …

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Cricket World Cup is batty, say some Google Duo users

Cricket anyone? Not Google Duo users, it seems. With the ICC Cricket World Cup kicking off Friday, people using Google’s video calling app were “toasted” with coffee by Virat Kohli, the captain of India’s national cricket team. The promotional message said, “Thank you for your wishes. Keep cheering for Team India on Duo.” Non-cricket-following Duo users began chirping confusedly on …

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The Moto G6 hits an all

Sure, we’d all love to have a $1,000 iPhone or Galaxy, but the reality is most of us have to make do with something more budget-friendly. Thankfully, some budget phones are so good, you don’t feel like you’re giving up much at all. Case in point: The Motorola Moto G6, which CNET dubbed “a sublime value” at $249. It just …

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Get an unlocked Moto X4 phone for $130

This is something of a rerun, because just a few weeks ago the Moto X4 was on sale bundled with a month of Cricket service. Today, it’s just the phone — with a lower price. As I’ve said many times, it’s crazy to spend $750 to $1,000 for a phone when you can pay a fraction of the price for …

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