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AT&T rolls out low

AT&T’s low-band 5G coverage area is growing, with the company continuing to expand its new networks even as the coronavirus pandemic has kept much of the country at home. On Wednesday the carrier announced that it has expanded to 90 new markets across 30 states, and now offers 5G service in areas such as Chicago, …

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This $400 Samsung phone is the iPhone SE for Android people

The timing of the new iPhone SE — which goes on preorder today and arrives April 24 — could not have been better for Apple. As the coronavirus puts millions of people out of work around the world, a $400 iPhone (£419, AU$749) will appeal to people in search of a budget device that does it all. But Samsung has a …

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Verizon to buy Zoom video conference rival BlueJeans

Verizon signed a deal Thursday to acquire BlueJeans, a business-focused video conferencing service that competes with Zoom and Microsoft Teams. The deal comes as the coronavirus pandemic has led to lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders — meaning many people are now working from home and in need of video conferencing options. “As the way we work continues to change, it is absolutely critical for businesses and …

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Verizon adds new wireless and Fios discounts for nurses and teachers

Verizon is expanding its military and first responders discount to include nurses and teachers, bringing its discount program to more people as the coronavirus pandemic continues.  Already available for veterans, active military, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical services and state and local law enforcement, the new offer will allow nurses and teachers to save up to $25 a month …

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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launch: Everything you need to know

After months of rumors and leaks, Chinese phone-maker OnePlus has announced its flagship phones for 2020, called the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, in an online event on Tuesday. The devices are the follow-ups to last year’s OnePlus 7 phones and come after fellow Chinese phone-makers such as Huawei and Xiaomi have pressed forward with recent launches despite supply chain disruptions …

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The fastest OnePlus 8 5G variant is an exclusive with Verizon

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. OnePlus, an upstart Chinese smartphone maker that caters to hardcore, savvy Android consumers, has spent years building up its credibility in the US. A year and a half ago, it planted its flag here through a partnership with T-Mobile. But on Tuesday, the …

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Verizon boosts Fios remote tech support during coronavirus to help troubleshoot issues

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Verizon is adding a new tool to its Fios tech support options as the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep people on lockdown around the US: virtual support.  Partnering with a company called TechSee, Verizon will use rear cameras on users’ phones or tablets …

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AT&T offers three free months of FirstNet service to nurses and doctors

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. AT&T is showing its appreciation for those fighting the coronavirus by giving nurses and doctors three free months of service as part of its FirstNet program. The news was announced late Sunday night on John Krasinski’s YouTube show Some Good News.  As part of …

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Samsung Galaxy A Series: New lineup starts at $110 and two models have 5G

Starting at just $110, Samsung’s low-priced Galaxy A series phones for the US, unveiled Wednesday, are more wallet-friendly for shoppers on a budget. And they come as consumers wait for Apple to introduce its own cheaper smartphone, likely a successor to the 2016’s iPhone SE. So yes, as the global economy crashes and more than a million people have been …

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Get a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone for $500 off (Update: Expired)

With no one traveling anywhere, it seems like it’s just a matter of time before we start to see irresistible deals on flights, hotels and countless other travel offers to coax us out of the house when the pandemic finally runs its course. I haven’t seen much on that front yet, but this comes close. Right now, you can get …

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