T-Mobile is getting back into mobile banking. The company quietly launched a pilot of a mobile banking service called T-Mobile Money. The service’s website touts no fees for things like over drafting or using an ATM. It’s being rolled out on a limited basis. T-Mobile Money checking accounts will offer 1 percent annual interest, but …
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Lawmakers are continuing their push to end robocalls. On Wednesday, Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein of California, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota introduced the REAL PEACE Act, which would expand the Federal Trade Commission’s authority to crack down on telecom companies that facilitate illegal robocalls. (In case you’re wondering, the witty acronym stands for “Robocall Elimination At …
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AT&T is going all-in on streaming video services. The telecom giant, in the midst of a transformation into an entertainment powerhouse via its acquisition of Time Warner, offered a business update that included new details on its plans for a subscription video-on-demand service. The service, planned for the fourth quarter, will have three tiers: a low-end option focused on movies, …
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So far in this sale week, Apple’s Four-Day Savings Event has been another lame batch of gift cards on select products. Nothing to get too excited over if you’re looking for a real deal. Other retailers, on the other hand, haven’t let you down when it comes to Cyber Monday 2018. Whether it’s Apple AirPods, HomePod, iPad, iPhone or an Apple Watch that you’re …
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On Wednesday, Google announced that Google Fi, previously known as Project Fi, will be expanding to iPhones, Samsung and OnePlus phones. For a service that was once compatible with only a handful of Android phones, this is a notable development for the company’s Wi-Fi first network. You can make a Wi-Fi call anywhere there’s a Wi-Fi network available. Omar Torres/Getty …
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Following Tuesday’s speculation about Google’s Wi-Fi first network, Project Fi is expanding its lineup of compatible phones and changing its name. The service, now dubbed Google Fi, will be available for certain Samsung and OnePlus phones, as well as iPhones — though the latter will be in beta for the time being. Before Wednesday’s announcement, Google Fi only worked with …
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More phones may be able to use Google’s wireless service, Google Fi. That is, if the reports are true. Google is reportedly adding devices from Samsung, OnePlus, LG and Motorola to its list of Google Fi-supported phones, according to XDA Developers and Droid Life. The publications indicate that this info comes from a purported broken embargo, so until Google makes …
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Sprint is bolstering its family of 5G products for 2019, but isn’t telling us much about them. The nation’s fourth-largest wireless carrier said it was working with HTC to release a 5G “smart hub” in the first half of next year. The device, which doesn’t have a name, list of features or specific release date, is supposed to “deliver multimedia …
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Cyber Monday deals at T-Mobile are live and if phones are on your holiday shopping list, you may want to check these deals out. Beginning from Black Friday on Nov. 23, the carrier has offered new phones either for free, or up to $750 off the phone’s full price. The catch (because isn’t there always one?) is that you must open up …
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Time to cut the cord! Apple AirPods look just like the Apple EarPods that came with your phone — minus the wires. Of course, that cord-free freedom will cost you: AirPods list for $159, and discounts are rare (and usually small). But, yay! Black Friday is coming and that means deals on everything, right? Well, kinda-sorta… ish? Sam’s Club had a great …
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