Remember how we told you less than two months ago that was if you were considering such a move? Well, believe it or not, to bring an existing number and an existing phone to the "Un-carrier."That's because Magenta will let you keep your mobile device and give you up to $450 via a virtual prepaid card to pay off your current Verizon or AT&T balance. To qualify for the aptly named , you need to have a device financing agreement older than 90 days on an "eligible" phone with one of the two major carriers and be willing to activate a new line of T-Mobile voice service on a ...
With the recent release of the first Android 11 beta, is among the first phone manufacturers to publish an Android 11 version for its and flagships. The Verizon and T-Mobile models are excluded from this program at this time, but as you'll soon find out, there isn't much to miss here.
Most major China-based smartphone manufacturers derive a big chunk of their sales from Asian markets while largely staying away from countries like the US, but ZTE is one of the greatest exceptions to that rule, eclipsing the of some pretty huge names stateside, including Motorola and Google.
We've seen patents from Chinese brands suggesting that smartphones with in-display selfie cameras are coming this year. Most recently a showed that the company may be working on a phone similar to its , with no physical buttons, and an under-display selfie camera.
Even though is reportedly preparing to follow in the footsteps of the ... eventually, many of the company's hardcore fans are likely to remain disappointed at the absence of a direct Galaxy S10e sequel.
China is the largest smartphone market in the world (followed by India and the U.S.). But as the saying goes, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. , the number of smartphones shipped in China last month totaled 32.66 million units; that was a 10.4% decline from the number of units shipped during the same month last year. During the first five months of 2020, from January through May, 121 million smartphones were delivered in China for a 16% annual decline.
Now that we know the will be ahead of a commercial debut timed to largely coincide with of the Note 20 duo, Fold 2, and Z Flip 5G, the launch schedule of the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ 5G remains the biggest unanswered question as far as impending Samsung devices are concerned.
The was launched almost two years ago, but arguably remains one of the best smartphones launched by the Chinese company. Apart from its top-tier hardware, the OnePlus 6T was a true flagship killer, which means it offered all the premium features for a fraction of the price that other brands would ask for their high-end devices.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, had to move its annual WWDC Developer Conference online. And today . Starting on June 22nd at 10 am PDT (1 pm EDT), anyone can watch the keynote streamed live from Apple Park for free. During the keynote, we expect to hear more information about new features for iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7 features, and more. Starting at 2 pm PDT (5 pm EDT) the same day, Apple will hold its Platforms State of the Union.Apple will stream its WWDC keynote for free on June 22nd
A that allegedly left the phone numbers of around 300,000 people exposed .
Now that we are inching closer to the rumored launch date, leaked images should start surfacing. However, the phone hasn't been spotted in flesh yet and for now, we will have to do with renders that have shown up online. The latest one comes from Twitter user , as spotted by first.
Google has just released the first public beta of Android 11 and it's packed with tons of very intriguing features. We would have probably seen most of these demonstrated on stage at Google I/O 2020, but those plans were nixed because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, this didn't stop Google from unleashing the next exciting chapter in Android's life cycle.
The prepaid US wireless service war is heating up... yet again, with two new AT&T plans designed to give Verizon and T-Mobile a good run for their money mere weeks after the carrier to undercut .
Father's Day is all about honoring fatherhood, and the influence fathers have on our society. Dads not only lead by example, but are proven to have significant positive effects on their children's first steps towards independence. Those who grow up with involved father figures are less likely to have run-ins with the law, or perform poorly in school and at the job.
The rumored has popped up in the database of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia, report . This implies that its unveiling is around the corner, which is hardly surprising as the phone is expected to be announced next month, alongside the ZenFone 7. 
After joining other social media giants in misleading COVID-19 information by adding links to each coronavirus-related Tweet, leading to a trusted source on the matter, Twitter now continues to encourage its users towards having informed discussions.
When you think of Apple's biggest rivals in , the first names to come to mind are probably Samsung, Huawei, and Fitbit. But there's actually one company that consistently eclipses the sales numbers of all three aforementioned tech giants and (timid) challengers to .
To fold or not to fold? That is the question! Judging by how all the major players in the smartphone world race to dish out a foldable model this year, the future belongs to flexible screens and foldable phones. Or does it?
Apple released its 2020 budget iPhone, the iPhone SE (2020), back in April for a starting price of $399. On the surface, it looks like an iPhone 8 – it is light and compact, it is made of glass and metal, and it has an old-fashioned Touch ID fingerprint reader below its LCD screen. But under the hood beats the powerful Apple A13 SoC which, together with Apple's great software update support, ensures that the iPhone SE will serve you well for years.
will be releasing no less than this fall, and that doesn't even take into account their modem variations for different regions and carriers. Besides the new iPhone Se issued in the spring, in 2020 Apple will have one entry-level 6.1" iPhone 12 with low-res display and two cameras, one smaller 5.4" model, again with two cameras, and 6.1" and 6.7" 12 Pro and Max models with three cameras, all with OLED displays.
After almost two long years of intense lobbying, , and that at one point, the T-Mobile/Sprint merger saga finally .
is preparing to soon release the , most likely showcasing it on stage alongside the Note 20 announcement in the beginning of August. After the original Galaxy Fold sank before it was even released to the general public in the spring, it underwent a thorough overhaul with a screen/hinge reinforcements before it was finally outed in the fall.
For a relatively long time, the was the of 's three premium smartphones released around three months ago. But when the global Q1 2020 sales reports were published, we found out the actually , which seems to suggest the 6.9-inch giant was successful all things considered.
What is QuibiQuibi is one of the newest available streaming services with original content, that was launched in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Its launch was seemingly at the right time, as people were stuck at home and turning to online entertainment, which led to a substantial increase of subscriptions to streaming services like Netflix and Disney Plus.
What the hell is going on? After installing Android 11 beta 1 on our , it's like a whole new device. At least it feels like a whole new device. Scrolling seems so zippy and the phone seems so much faster in general. Of course, it could simply be our imagination. If you own a Pixel 2 series or later, as long as you keep a few things in mind: there are bugs, certain apps might not work correctly, and the battery life is horrible. So if your Pixel is your daily driver, don't even think about installing the beta yet. And keep in mind that if you install the beta, you must see it through to the ... 
Over the last month, we saw Twitter rolling updates related to both how conversations are displayed, and fake news. In early May, the social media began rolling out a new layout for threaded , in an effort to make it more clear who is talking to whom. In addition, Twitter followed with a called "Conversation Participants" that only lets selected groups of users reply to one's tweets.
HTC that its next smartphone announcement is scheduled for June 16, but don't expect anything too exciting. For weeks that company made headlines with its mid-range smartphone, the Desire 20 Pro, a decent device but not a top-tier one.
The TicWatch smartwatches are pretty decent if you're not looking to spend too much on a wearable device. Mobvoi, the company behind the TicWatch brand, has managed to cover all price points from low- to mid-range, so there should be enough choices for customers.
If you're not used to checking T-Mobile's weekly deal every Tuesday, here is a reminder that you're entitled to free food next week. All T-Mobile customers are eligible for a free Whopper and French fries from Burger King on June 16, the US carrier revealed earlier today.
The world's largest independent foundry, TSMC, will be shipping chips made using the 5nm process node this year. These chips will contain 171.3 million transistors per square mm compared to the 91.2 million transistors per square mm that TSMC shoehorned into its 7nm components. , TSMC's largest customer, is expected to be the first smartphone manufacturer to launch a line that uses 5nm chipsets. The 5G 2020 iPhone 12 series will be powered by the 5nm A14 Bionic chipset carrying 15 billion transistors each; the 7nm A13 Bionic used to power the iPhone 11 family has 8.5 billion transistors in ... 
is one of the most expensive Android flagships available on the market, but if you want the 5G-enabled model, you'll have to pay a fortune. Luckily, Amazon is running a sale on the Galaxy S20+ 5G, but that doesn't mean that you'll be able to get it very cheap.
Good news for those waiting for Verizon to expand its 5G Home Internet service to additional markets. The carrier has just that 5G Home Internet is now available in Detroit, while two other US cities – Indianapolis and Los Angeles are getting improved 5G Home offerings.
When it comes to quality, Bose is one of the brands that rarely disappoints. Of course, you'll have to pay a bit more than usual, but most often than not that will be a great investment in the long run. Of course, Bose is competing with other premium brands at certain price tiers, so there's plenty to choose from if you're looking for a pair of headphones.
Samsung is full of surprises when it comes to the official branding of its high-end gadgets nowadays, jumping straight from the Galaxy S10 family to a Galaxy S20 lineup consisting of three flagship models while possibly preparing to unveil a soon instead of a and seemingly .
With millions still working from home across the globe, many are stuck with less-than-ideal workstations or laptops. If subpar connectivity options are stifling your productivity, this discounted USB-C hub is definitely worth checking out.
The next generation of the Xiaomi Mi Band fitness tracker , just a few days from now. One of the few products that are sold in the U.S., this year's version of the popular wearable, the Mi Band 5, is rumored to be equipped with NFC, even for those models outside of China. This will allow the fitness tracker to work with mobile payment services outside of China. Last year, this feature was only available on the model sold dometically.
Google pays Apple a large sum of money to be the default search engine on the iPhone. According to Bernstein's Toni Sacconaghi, Apple receives about $8 billion a year just so Google can be the default search engine on iOS devices like the iPhone. This generates plenty of advertising revenue for Google, as much as $25 billion a year from iOS, and the money that Apple receives from the search firm goes right to its bottom line. So why should either firm make a change?Analyst says Apple should buy DuckDuckGo
Google never stops working on several key apps. One of these is Google Maps which no longer is limited to turn-by-turn directions. Google Maps will also show you places to go and things to see wherever your travels take you. It also shows you more enhanced walking directions in AR and that allows users to share their precise location with friends and family.Google now offers crowdedness data for buses and trains in real-time
Because (both literally and figuratively) are still not here yet, fans of high-quality audio and haters of cords and cables might want to consider purchasing one of the company's many diminutive "true wireless" options.
Mobile USA just kicked off a flash sale that allows you to buy an unlocked smartphone with 512 GB of storage space for the regular price of a 128 GB model. 
Over the 44 years since Apple was founded by Steves Jobs and Wozniak, it has been the defendant in many lawsuits. But a lawsuit filed in March 2019 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri by Raevon Terrell Parker, just might be the strangest one of all time. (via ) that suit sought an award in the amount of "$2 trillion and $900 USD and a priceless item" from . The plaintiff claimed that he went into an Apple Store in October 2018 to repair his and that is when things became rather strange.Plaintiff claims he has patents for both iOS 12 and iOS 13
OnePlus was accused of abandoning its affordable roots with the recent OnePlus 8 series launch and, although that may seem true, the company is working on a cheaper smartphone that will reportedly debut on Friday, July 10.
The Black Shark 3 was expected to have 16GB of RAM but that didn't come to be. Now claims that the company's next flagship will be equipped with 16GB of RAM.
It might feel a little early to talk about Samsung's 2021 generation of mid-range phones, but if the of the and is any indication, the sequels to these two very respectable and could be "only" six months or so away.
The headlining feature of the is its 108MP wide-angle camera that the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus lack. Sure, the specced-out phone has its , but that's not stopping Samsung from pushing the envelope on the megapixel count. Apparently, the Galaxy S21(S30) will have a . 
Slow-motion videos are an awesome concept. Through them, we get to see events that usually happen way too fast for our visual perception in a way that’s both impressive and just plain cool. Specialized high-speed cameras have been around for a while but now even the cameras on our smartphones have slow-motion and even super slow-motion modes.
The current pandemic has been affecting the whole world for months. We were forced to learn new ways to work or study and start to use online services for more things than just to watch Netflix or post on Instagram. In order to successfully work and communicate from home, though, you need to have access to good software; for instance, video conferencing software to connect with colleagues or teachers. Therefore, we have compiled a list of several video conferencing apps below that might be helpful for you in the current climate.
Foldable smartphones are anything but cheap. Decked out flagships like the could go well over $2,000 and even ones with scaled back specs like the Motorola Razr are in the neighborhood of $1,500. That could change with the Galaxy Fold 3, or whatever Samsung decides to name the upcoming 's successor.
While the Cambridge Analytica scandal cost Facebook a bunch of subscribers, its offshoots like WhatsApp or Instagram were largely spared. The sheer magnitude of the user private data misuse, however, forced WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum to leave Facebook that year. 
Oh, the promise of under-screen front cameras! They will take the "all-screen" phone design to a whole new level, and there will be no need for anything to pop, slide, or turn over to take a selfie.
Although there are technically still four major carriers operating in today's US wireless industry, , which will obviously while arguably weakening the overall competition to the Verizon/AT&T duopoly.