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Get an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus for $570

Samsung has already released its new flagship Galaxy S20, so why are we still talking about the Galaxy S10? Well, it turns out that the S10 lineup (which includes the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e and Galaxy S10 Plus) isn’t going anywhere. Samsung is keeping all three handsets around, has dropped their prices, and is even …

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After nearly two years of waiting to close their $26.5 billion merger, T-Mobile and Sprint have crossed the finish line and completed its quest to combine the third- and fourth-largest national wireless carriers.  The merger comes less than two months after a US District Court gave the green light to the deal in a ruling that went against 14 state …

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Mobile phone shipments will drop to 10

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Phone makers are going to see their worst year in a decade because of the novel coronavirus, according to a new report. Shipments of mobile phones likely will drop 13% this year to 1.57 billion units, a 10-year low, CCS Insights predicted on …

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If the iPhone 9 is truly small, I’d pay $999 for it. Here’s why

Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. Rumors of an iPhone 9, also known as the iPhone SE, have percolated to a boil. Apple was expected to announce the follow-up to the iPhone SE at an event in March, which didn’t take place because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Instead, on March 18 the company announced updates …

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T-Mobile’s merger with Sprint isn’t notable for what the two companies can offer us today. It’s about setting up the combined company for the 5G future.  By merging with Sprint, in a deal that closed Wednesday, T-Mobile gets its hands on midband spectrum, the wireless airwaves coveted by carriers for their ability to boost speeds while still working indoors — …

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Samsung Galaxy S20 buyback scheme gets you half your money back

There’s no escaping the fact that Samsung’s Galaxy S20 phones are pricey, but the South Korean company is letting you use that investment to take the sting off your next upgrade. It’s launched a buyback scheme that promises to credit 50% of the full retail price to your payment account if you buy directly from Samsung and return your device …

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Motorola’s new budget-friendly Moto G Stylus and Moto G Power smartphones are now available for preorder on the company’s website. Both phones will be generally available in the US starting April 16 at Best Buy, B&H Photo, Walmart, and Amazon, with subsequent availability at Verizon and other providers, Motorola confirmed to CNET.  The Moto G Power costs $250, and the …

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Samsung donates its phones to quarantined coronavirus patients

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Like many tech companies. Samsung is pitching in to fight the novel coronavirus. In addition to providing funding and medical supplies such as hygiene kits and face masks, the Korean electronics giant is also donating the hardware its most known for: smartphones and …

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook on sale at Best Buy starting April 6

Samsung has a new Chromebook hitting store shelves in April. Not only will it be extra thin, but it will also have a high-resolution display. The specs for the Galaxy Chromebook. Samsung The Galaxy Chromebook will go on sale April 6 for $999. At just 9.9mm thick, it’s the thinnest Chromebook the company has ever made, according to a release …

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OnePlus to announce OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, April 14

Chinese phone maker OnePlus will announce its latest flagship phones for the year, known as the OnePlus 8 and the 8 Pro, on April 14. Known for selling premium Android phones at hundreds of dollars less than its competitors like Samsung and Google, OnePlus will unveil the devices through a digital event. As follow-ups to the OnePlus 7 and 7 …

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