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 …
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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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Cyber Monday 2018 isn’t over yet. Today brings some fresh Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL discounts under the full retail price. We’re excited about these offers because the Pixel 3 is a CNET Editors’ Choice phone, thanks to its magnificent camera, which takes better photos with its single rear lens than others do with two or even three. Although Verizon is the exclusive …
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The US Federal Communications Commission will once again tell consumers if they’re actually getting the broadband speeds touted by internet service providers. But you’ll have to wait a little longer for the nitty-gritty details of which carriers are making good on their advertised promises and which aren’t. The FCC, which hasn’t released its Measuring Broadband America Report since 2016, has …
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Upgrading to a new phone can be plagued with ambivalence. Sure, it’s exciting to upgrade to your phone to something new and powerful, but it can also be painfully expensive. Not so much Black Friday week. If Verizon is your carrier of choice, you’ll be able to snag a new phone from Google, Apple, Samsung or LG for up to …
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Whether you’re buying a new phone as a gift for someone or just to treat yourself, Black Friday has the best deals from all the biggest brands. Best Buy is one of the retailers going big on phone deals, with sizable discounts on the iPhone XS, Moto G6, Galaxy S9 and Pixel 3 phones. Best Cyber Monday 2018 phone and wearable deals …
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The Federal Communications Commission announced on Tuesday its latest effort to put an end to unwanted robocalls. First, the agency plans to create a database that businesses can check to make sure the numbers they’ve been given permission to call haven’t been reassigned to other people. But its second proposal is more controversial. The agency plans to apply the same …
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If you’re a Verizon customer and having only one phone number isn’t cutting it for you, there’s a new solution available. Known as My Numbers, Verizon’s new service plan lets you add up to four numbers to a single phone. Consolidating multiple numbers into a single device is useful if you travel often, have a work phone, or own a …
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The beauty of owning an unlocked phone is that you can take it to whatever carrier offers the best deal. And a few carriers make the deal even sweeter if you’re willing to prepay for an entire year. Mint Mobile is probably the best-known company to offer that option, but there’s another: Red Pocket. And the latter has a slight …
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On the march to 5G, Verizon has made its first call using the next-generation network technology. The company used a Moto Z3 smartphone paired with a 5G Moto Mod to make video calls and do some internet browsing. “This test is also one step closer to getting upgraded speed and connectivity that will affect all aspects of our daily lives,” …
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