iOS Update Brings New Emoji, HomeKit Fixes
Mon 5:07pm By Rich BromeApple has released iOS 16.4, an update to its smartphone software that brings bug fixes as well as new emoji. Shaking face and pushing hand (left and right) have been added, as well as wireless (Wi-Fi), and the Khanda, the symbol of the Sikhism. Other new…Verizon Makes its Free Trial Easier
Mar 23, 2023, 12:16 pm By Rich BromeVerizon has streamlined its Free Trial program and made the offering permanent after a successful pilot. Non-Verizon customers with an eSIM-capable phone can now sign up for a free 30 days of Verizon service by simply downloading the My Verizon app; a step of…AT&T Claims Largest 5G Network, Accelerates High-Speed 5G Expansion
Mar 22, 2023, 11:41 am By Rich BromeAT&T has released updated numbers on its growing 5G network. AT&T 5G now covers 290 million people, or 87% of the US population. AT&T has also accelerated its rollout of higher-speed 5G using mid-band (C-Band) and mmWave (which AT&T brands "5G+") frequencies.…Major Security Flaw Affects Google, Samsung Phones
Mar 17, 2023, 2:52 pm By Rich BromeGoogle has discovered and disclosed a set of severe security vulnerabilities in the Samsung modems found in many recent Google Pixel phones and some recent Samsung phones, mostly A-series models. Software updates made available this month fix the issue, but…Qualcomm Reveals Most Powerful 7-Series Snapdragon Yet
Mar 17, 2023, 2:00 am By Rich BromeQualcomm's just-announced Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 chipset will power a new wave of high-tier (or "affordable flagship") phones that will launch starting this month. The chip is dramatically more powerful compared to last year's Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 that it replaces.…FCC Adopts New Rules to Block Unwanted Robotexts and Robocalls
Mar 16, 2023, 4:11 pm By Rich BromeThe FCC today formally adopted multiple new rules to fight spam and scam calls and texts. Wireless carriers will now be required to actively block text messages "that are highly likely to be illegal", including ones from phone numbers that cannot or do not…Samsung's Galaxy A54 Sports Premium Design
Mar 15, 2023, 11:14 am By Rich BromeSamsung's new Galaxy A54 5G launches April 6th for $450. This mid-range phone has nearly identical specs compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy A53 5G. The design is significantly updated, however, more closely resembling the company's flagship S series. The…T-Mobile Snaps Up Mint Mobile
Mar 15, 2023, 9:47 am By Rich BromeT-Mobile has signed a deal to buy Ka’ena Corporation and its subsidiaries and brands: Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile, and Plum. The Mint and Ultra brands will continue under the T-Mobile umbrella, alongside Metro by T-Mobile and Connect by T-Mobile. Ryan…SpaceX to Start Testing Direct-to-Phone Starlink Service This Year
Mar 14, 2023, 11:36 am By Rich BromeA SpaceX executive has confirmed that — this year — the company plans to "start getting into testing" its new service that will let regular cell phones connect directly to its next-generation Starlink satellites. SpaceX announced plans for the service…Google Sweetens Google One Plans with Major Security Features
Mar 9, 2023, 11:06 am By Rich BromeGoogle has added VPN service and dark web monitoring to all Google One plans, including the Basic plan that starts at $2/month. The VPN service creates an encrypted "tunnel" to Google's servers for all internet traffic, keeping your web and app activity…iPhone 14 Now Comes in Yellow
Mar 7, 2023, 12:18 pm By Rich BromeApple has introduced a new yellow color option for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. It "will be available to pre-order this Friday, March 10, with availability starting Tuesday, March 14."Verizon's Mid-Band 5G Network Now Covers 2/3 of US Population
Mar 7, 2023, 12:11 pm By Rich BromeVerizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network now covers "more than 200 million people, or roughly two out of every three Americans." This fulfills a pledge to reach this milestone in the first quarter of 2023. Verizon's "5G Ultra Wideband" includes both mmWave and…T-Mobile Makes Upgrades to its 5G Network
Mar 1, 2023, 12:19 pm By Rich BromeT-Mobile has announced two key steps in upgrading its 5G network to be faster and more advanced. First, the company has successfully tested four-carrier aggregation with 5G SA (stand-alone). In the test, this technology allowed a Samsung Galaxy S23 to hit peak…Bullitt Announces First Phones with Satellite Messaging
Feb 27, 2023, 2:21 pm By Rich BromeBullitt has announced the first Android phones that will include two-way satellite messaging capability. The Motorola defy 2 and CAT S75 are both designed to connect to Bullitt's new Satellite Connect platform. The platform enables two-way messaging via…New Bluetooth Dongle Lets Any Phone Message via Satellite
Feb 27, 2023, 2:17 pm By Rich BromeBullitt and Motorola has unveiled the "motorola defy satellite link", a small Bluetooth device that acts as a gateway for two-way satellite messaging, adding that capability to any iOS or Android phone. Using Bullitt's Satellite Messenger service, a connected…Cox Will Offer Unified Billing
Feb 27, 2023, 9:27 am By Rich BromeIn the next few months, Cox "customers will be able to combine Cox Mobile and Cox Internet". Cox recently launched Cox Mobile for Cox Internet customers, but with separate billing.TCL's Newest 5G Phone for US is Most Affordable Yet
Feb 26, 2023, 2:39 pm By Rich BromeTCL this week took the wraps off three new affordable Android phones coming to the US next quarter. All three share a similar "minimalist" design and will sell for under $200.…Google Expands Access to Magic Eraser
Feb 24, 2023, 11:00 am By Rich BromeGoogle is bringing its Magic Eraser feature of Google Photos to more users, including all Pixel phone owners and everyone that subscribed to Google One, even on iOS. Magic Eraser lets you "erase" unwanted people or objects in any photo, using AI to fill in the…Microsoft Brings its AI Chatbot to Mobile
Feb 24, 2023, 10:54 am By Rich BromeMicrosoft has added its (in)famous new AI-powered Bing chatbot to several of its mobile apps. The service, previously only available on the web and desktop apps, acts like an intelligent search engine that you can have a complete conversation with. The Bing…Qualcomm Gets an Android Phone to Perform AI Image Generation
Feb 23, 2023, 11:00 am By Rich BromeAt the MWC trade show in Barcelona next week, Qualcomm will demo stable diffusion AI image generation software running completely within an Android phone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The technology generates whole images with only simple text…
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