The modern phone does everything — including shatter, break and leak. No matter how elaborate or expensive a phone you buy, the manufacturer generally assumes you’ll take it upon yourself to immediately swaddle it in an aftermarket case so it can survive daily use. There’s no other consumer electronic product that leaves the factory so …
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This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. As you’ve no doubt heard, Amazon Prime Day 2021 kicks off Monday, June 21. No problem, you’ve still got time to plan your shopping strategies, to learn the secrets of a successful outing. Gather ’round the playbook, …
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5G may soon come to robots, tractors and self-checkout lanes, among other things, thanks to a new wireless processor from Qualcomm. On Thursday the chipmaker unveiled the 315 5G IOT modem, its first chip to link internet-connected devices to superfast 5G networks. The processor will be aimed at industrial segments such as agriculture; automation and manufacturing; construction; energy; mining; public …
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Just three years after it fought the Justice Department to complete its $85 billion purchase of media giant Time Warner, AT&T is selling off its entertainment business to drill back down on the basics and specifically on 5G. AT&T unveiled the change in strategy on Monday after it announced a $43 billion deal to sell its WarnerMedia assets to Discovery. The …
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Android malware is often deceptive. A mobile app called Ads Blocker, for example, promised to remove pesky ads from your phone, which sometimes pop up to cover your screen just when you’re about to access something important. But people quickly found the app was nothing less than malware that served up more ads, according to security researchers. It’s just one …
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T-Mobile topped analyst estimates for the first quarter of 2021, as the company continues to add subscribers and build out its 5G network. On Tuesday the nation’s second-largest carrier reported earnings per share of 74 cents on revenue of nearly $19.8 billion. Analysts, as polled by Yahoo Finance, were expecting earnings per share of 57 cents and revenue of $18.9 …
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T-Mobile now has the fastest average 5G download speeds in the US, a report by speed test service Ookla said Thursday. The Ookla study also found that T-Mobile customers with 5G devices spent more time connected to a 5G network than those on rival carriers during the first three months of 2021. According to the study, T-Mobile clocked in at …
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Have an old tiered or a shared data plan on Sprint or T-Mobile? It’s about to become an unlimited plan. As part of its Un-carrier Next event on Wednesday T-Mobile announced that a new initiative it calls the “Great Unlimited Trade-Up.” The premise of the new offer is simple: Put more people on unlimited plans even if they currently pay …
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T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier event had plenty of news. From the official launch of its home broadband product to an automatic upgrade to unlimited for those still on tiered or shared data plans, the carrier had much to say on Wednesday as it looks to build on its 5G lead. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know. Home Internet …
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Goodbye TVision, we hardly knew you. On April 29 T-Mobile will wind down its live TV streaming service, which launched just five months ago. Instead the wireless carrier will partner with other services, namely Philo and YouTube TV, by offering $10 off their monthly subscription prices. TVision was available to T-Mobile subscribers who wanted to replace a cable subscription with live …
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