Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Verizon has recently been pushing the alleged quality of its service very hard. Roger Cheng/CNET There’s little more enjoyable than phone carriers carping in each other’s directions. The latest was a warning on Wednesday to T-Mobile customers. The …
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Enlarge Image Business magnate Richard Branson launches Virgin Mobile’s new all-iPhone plan Wednesday. Josh Miller/CNET Kick back and pass the popcorn. A carrier has just made a big, bold move that has the potential to change its fortunes, and sweeten your phone-buying experience in the process. On the surface, Virgin Mobile‘s decision to transform itself from a run-of-the-mill prepaid carrier …
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My, my, how things have changed. The way it used to be… Any phone you wanted to buy in the US was tied to your carrier and a two-year contract. But in the last several years (prodded by T-Mobile), the marketplace has burst wide open. Enlarge Image Buying an unlocked phone has its freedoms. Josh Miller/CNET Today… Verizon, AT&T, Sprint …
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Now playing: Watch this: The definitive Galaxy S8 ringtone review 2:08 Samsung‘s Galaxy S8 is one of the best phones ever made, and it took a lot of scrutiny on our part to determine that. In addition to our general review, we tested its camera against the iPhone 7 Plus and we dropped it on the sidewalk in a durability …
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A new service that syncs your calls and texts across multiple devices is coming soon to T-Mobile. It’s also mostly free. With Digits, your phone number works on compatible internet-connected devices. It’s been in beta this year, but it’s coming to the US starting May 31. It sounds like great news for anyone who’s juggling extra phones, tablets or even …
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It looks like Motorola isn’t a fan of Samsung’s battery testing. After the long-winded saga over the Galaxy Note 7’s burning troubles, Motorola jumped in to roast Samsung’s flaws some more. Motorola engineer Russ Gyenes said the phone company would have caught the flaws that caused the Galaxy Note 7 to overheat and catch fire. Considering that hindsight is 20/20, …
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T-Mobile has its sights set on Verizon Wireless customers. The company said Wednesday it will cover the payments left on your Apple iPhone or Google Pixel if you bring it over from Verizon. Since they work equally well on both networks, the hope is that customers will just keep their phones when using T-Mobile service. The offer is a limited …
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Now playing: Watch this: ZenFone AR scores a first 1:35 This summer, Verizon will be the only carrier to sell the Asus ZenFone AR, the first phone with both of Google’s reality-altering features. More from Google I/O 2017 Android O, Google Lens and VR: Everything important from Google I/O Google Photo’s AI is better at sharing your photos than you …
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Now playing: Watch this: Even Comcast is selling unlimited data with its Xfinity… 1:28 The wireless world is rife with competition, with carriers eliminating taxes or throwing in free access to HBO — all in a bid to get your business. Perfect timing for Comcast to jump into the fray, right? The nation’s largest cable provider on Thursday shared details …
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In the wireless war to win you over, AT&T may have just found its nuclear weapon: free access to “Game of Thrones.” The carrier said Wednesday that customers who subscribe to its “Unlimited Plus” plan will get HBO thrown in at no extra cost. Customers with an AT&T DirecTV or U-Verse TV account will get the premium channel added to …
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