The iPhone 12 Mini has everything the iPhone 12 has in a smaller size. There’s the OLED display, 5G wireless, IP68 rating for dust and water, MagSafe compatibility and other good features. And though it’s (relatively) affordable, starting at $699, right now Verizon is giving it away for free, which last I checked is a …
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Apple’s iOS 14.5 update means iPhone and iPad apps now have to ask permission from users before tracking their movements online. According to a new analysis by Flurry Analytics, only 5% of US daily users with iOS 14.5 have opted in so far. Flurry Analytics, owned by Verizon Media, is used in more than 1 million mobile apps across 2 …
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Verizon customers across Southern California have complained of an hours-long outage taking out their mobile service Tuesday afternoon and causing calls to drop. People from LA to San Diego to Coachella have complained on Twitter about the issues since around 1:30 p.m. PT. Text and data both seem to be working for Verizon customers. In response to one complaint on …
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Competition in wireless is building up as Verizon reports heavy losses in wireless customers in the first quarter of 2021. The company is in the early stages of rolling out new spectrum for its next-generation 5G service. And as executives have warned for months, the competition with rivals AT&T and T-Mobile is intensifying. Still, the telecommunications giant said its core …
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I’m planning to wring at least one more year out of my iPhone X — or, at least, I was, until I got a look at this deal. Because would I like to upgrade to the iPhone 12? Sure. Am I willing to pay $829 or more to do so? Hard pass. But check this: Today only, you can buy …
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Apple’s new iPad Pros are joining the company’s portfolio of 5G products. After the company made a big splash around 5G during its iPhone 12 event last year, on Tuesday Apple announced that the new cellular option will be available on its latest high-end iPads. All iPads since the original’s introduction in 2010 have included an option for cellular connectivity, …
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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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You can potentially save yourself hundreds of dollars by buying a used phone or laptop compared to purchasing brand-new, pricey electronics. There are several ways to buy a used device, including from sites like Swappa or eBay. While both sites have buyer protection policies to ensure you get what you paid for, we might suggest going with a refurbished device instead. …
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Samsung’s midrange Galaxy A series is a great option for Samsung fans who don’t want to break the bank. And last month, in a virtual Unpacked event, the South Korean smartphone giant unveiled three new phones in the lineup: the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A72. All three phones offer great performance and specs at a more affordable price, …
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Samsung’s popular Galaxy A series lineup will start hitting shelves in the US as early as this Thursday, starting with the $110 Galaxy A02S all the way up to the $500 Galaxy A52 5G. Of the five new Galaxy A models, there are three 5G-enabled phones, the Galaxy A32 5G, A42 5G and A52 5G. Only the A42 5G can …
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