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AT&T’s ‘secret’ prepaid plan is great for those who don’t need unlimited data

For the last few years, Mint Mobile has courted new customers by offering low rates — but with the stipulation that you have to buy service in bulk, prepaying for anywhere from 3-12 months. For example, a $240 payment will buy you 12 months of the carrier’s 8GB plan. If you’re willing to pay a bit more, you can get …

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iPhone 12 Mini review: Apple gave us the small phone we’ve been asking for

In 2020, phones are big. Even the small ones are big. The iPhone 12 Mini is wonderful because it’s not big. It’s truly small. When Apple announced the Mini along with the iPhone 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max it was a remarkable moment for small phone lovers like myself. For a long time, we’ve wanted Apple to make …

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Flash sale: The $700 dual

Cheap things come to those who wait — cheap phones especially. Last year, the LG G8X ThinQ with second-screen attachment started at $700, but right now you can buy it for $300. New. Unlocked. Should you? More on that in a moment. Here’s the deal: For a limited time, and while supplies last (my guess is they won’t last long), …

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The carrier battle over 5G will only escalate in 2021

For the wireless industry, 2020 was notable not just because of the coronavirus pandemic, but because it marked the true beginning of the 5G era. While the actual networks still have a long way to go to fully live up to the hype, they did usher in at least one welcome change: a renewed competition between wireless carriers.  At the …

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The iPhone 12 is great, but not because of 5G: Our speed test results

For 2020’s iPhone 12 line, the biggest feature wasn’t improved cameras or the ceramic glass covering on the screen. It was 5G. The new wireless standard took center stage at Apple’s big event in October, complete with the tech giant bringing out Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg to announce that America’s largest wireless carrier was turning on its nationwide 5G network …

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5G will start to live up to its hype in 2021

The rise of 5G and foldable phones invigorated the mobile industry, setting the stage for a big 2020. Then the novel coronavirus pandemic hit. The world, and phone sales, screeched to a halt. But the funny thing is, in the midst of a global crisis, phone sales bounced back.  As the virus was contained, and Asia opened back up, millions …

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Apple reportedly plans to boost iPhone production in first half of 2021

Apple reportedly wants to increase iPhone production by roughly 30% year over year, due in part to strong demand for the company’s first 5G phones. Apple plans to produce up to 96 million iPhones for the first half of 2021, according to a report Tuesday from Nikkei Asian Review, citing unnamed sources. The production boost will reportedly include iPhone 12 …

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There’s never been a better time to cut the cord. These days, more than ever, people are looking to save money on streaming, and the selection of robust, affordable live TV streaming services make cable TV totally unnecessary. T-Mobile is throwing its hat into the ring with its revamped TVision service. After spending some quality hands-on time with TVision, I …

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T-Mobile’s 5G network is expanding beyond phones and tablets. On Thursday the nation’s second-largest carrier announced that it has added the Inseego 5G MiFi-M2000 mobile hotspot to its network, its first 5G-capable hotspot.  The Inseego device is available now for $336. While not the flashiest mobile hotspot, it has a 2.4-inch color touchscreen and 5,050-mAh battery, and it supports broadcasting …

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Samsung’s Galaxy S20 5G disappears from AT&T as rumors of January Galaxy S21 loom

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 has disappeared from AT&T’s website with no clear signs that it will return. In a statement provided to CNET, AT&T confirmed that the current flagship Galaxy S is unavailable, referring interested customers to look at one of the other Galaxy phones it carries including the S20 5G FE, the Note 20 line and the A-series and Z-series …

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