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Best unlocked or carrier flip phones and basic phones you can buy right now (Updated July 2021)

Looking for a solid secondary phone, something with tactile buttons and battery that lasts weeks? We have the best picks here.

2 days ago, 8:51 AM, by Radoslav Minkov, 4 comments

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Expired The affordable OnePlus Nord N200 5G is cheaper than ever in a US unlocked variant

Released just last month at a reasonable recommended price of $239.99, the very well-reviewed OnePlus Nord N200 5G mid-ranger is now on sale for just $199.99 unlocked.

3 days ago, 7:10 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

Best 5G phones 2021 on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or unlocked

We review the list of the best 5G phones you can find right now on the market at Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile, from a lowly TCL, to the flagship Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

4 days ago, 8:48 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 5 comments

The high-end (ish) Moto G100 5G goes on sale in the US at a surprisingly low price

Technically priced at $599.99, the Snapdragon 870-powered Moto G100 5G is in fact available for $499.99 off the bat in a US unlocked variant compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T.

Jul 22, 2021, 5:12 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 4 comments

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20

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AT&T reportedly kicks off Android 11 rollout for its Motorola Razr 5G

Android 11 is the first major software update being delivered as we speak to AT&T's poorly reviewed Motorola Razr 5G from last year.

Jul 22, 2021, 8:03 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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DISH switches to AT&T as 'primary' 5G network, relationship with T-Mobile unravels

DISH will be paying AT&T more than $5 billion over 10 years to gain access to its 5G network and show them T-Mobile 'anticompetitive' robber barons.

Jul 20, 2021, 1:21 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 1 comment

These are the best rugged, most durable smartphones right now (2021 update)

Looking for a phone that can withstand frequent drops, contact with water, dust and debris? These rugged smartphones are built to last!

Jul 19, 2021, 8:18 AM, by Preslav Kateliev, 38 comments

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Motorola One 5G Review

8.5

Sep 17, 2020, 8:00 AM, by Eugene Jeong

The Motorola G 5G Plus left us with good impressions back in July when it launched in Europe, and now it’s back in the States with a better name and not many differences. This is largely the same device with almost the same price tag, making it a solid choice for a snappy midranger with 5G support.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Review

5.0

Mar 12, 2020, 10:31 AM, by Nick Todorov

This is an ongoing Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review where I share thoughts and impressions as I use the phone as my daily driver. Here are my thoughts so far after using the Galaxy Z Flip for 5 days.

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LG G8X and Dual Screen Review

6.0

Nov 19, 2019, 10:27 AM, by Nick Todorov

The LG G8X is a potential alternative to the foldable smartphones of today. It costs just $700, and with its DualScreen accessory, it provides more screen space than you've ever been able to put in your pocket.

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Apple iPad Air (2019) Review

9.0

Apr 05, 2019, 8:24 AM, by John Velasco

After a long time spread in between, Apple’s iPad Air 2 finally received a proper successor! Technically, the iPad Air (2019) arrives nearly 4.5 years after the iPad Air 2, which is a staggering amount of time in the world of tech...

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iPad mini (2019) Review

8.5

Apr 04, 2019, 8:23 AM, by Corey Gaskin

The iPad mini is back, apparently by popular demand. Many thought the mini might be gone for good, but much like Apple’s release of the iPhone SE, the company’s meeting users’ demands for a smaller, up-to-date device with the 2019 iPad mini...

Razer Phone 2 vs Asus ROG Phone

Jan 18, 2019, 7:41 AM, by Corey Gaskin

Razer versus Asus. It’s the story of two computer manufacturers which one day said, "let’s make a phone". Asus only recently released its first gaming phone – the ROG Phone, while the Razer Phone 2 is Razer’s second such device. Still, we’ve seen the new kid on the block overtake the veterans before, could that be the case now?

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RED Hydrogen One Review

4.0

Nov 02, 2018, 10:54 AM, by John Velasco

Hyping a product naturally does well to generate interest, especially when it's something so different and ambitious. The RED Hydrogen One is not big on following the trends, so it’ll be interesting to see if it has what it takes to capture interest from consumers with a taste for the unconventional.

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LG V40 ThinQ Review

7.7

Oct 03, 2018, 4:12 PM, by Corey Gaskin

Selling for between $900 and $980, depending on the carrier, the V40 ThinQ is again competing with the best in the smartphone market. So, can this triple-camera phone execute well enough to push LG over the hump and solidify the V40 ThinQ as one of the best smartphones money can buy? We used it for a week to find out.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 for AT&T (2018) Review

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Oct 02, 2018, 8:28 AM, by Corey Gaskin

Last year’s Galaxy J7 didn’t exactly “wow” us with its lackluster camera performance, dated looks, and bare-minimum specs. So, what’s Samsung done differently to curry our favor this year? Anything?

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LG V35 ThinQ Review

8.8

Jul 19, 2018, 9:23 AM, by Corey Gaskin

We decided to give you a full assessment of LG’s latest in the V35 ThinQ to see just where the bar is right now for LG and its current high-end, flagship competition.

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BlackBerry Motion Review

8.0

Dec 22, 2017, 11:38 AM, by Stephen Schenck

It's time to check out the full-touch BlackBerry Motion. Even with much more traditional-looking smartphone hardware (no physical keyboard), is there enough of a BlackBerry edge here to help the phone stand out?

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ZTE Axon M Review

4.0

Nov 23, 2017, 9:29 AM, by Corey Gaskin

The ZTE Axon M is basically, a foldable dual-screen Android smartphone with two 5.2-inch displays held together by a hinge. Is the Axon M a multimedia and multitasking powerhouse, or is its dual-screen design mostly a gimmick?

The Best Phones in 2021

Which is the best phone to buy is always a relevant question. We have an answer to it for a few different categories, check them out...

Jul 19, 2021, 7:32 AM, by Preslav Kateliev, 245 comments

6 best cell phones for seniors and the elderly

Here's a selection of cell phones that are perfect for seniors - with easy to see large buttons and no complicated features.

Jul 19, 2021, 5:49 AM, by Radoslav Minkov, 27 comments

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The best iPhone 12 price and deals on T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, or unlocked

Here are the best deals on the iPhone 12 available right now on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or unlocked at Apple.com.

Jul 19, 2021, 4:22 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 8 comments

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AT&T back to school deals include free iPhone, free Galaxy S21 5G and more

It's time to start shopping for the new school year and that includes upgrading to a new smartphone. AT&T and AT&T Prepaid has some A+ deals for new and existing subscribers.

Jul 17, 2021, 2:12 AM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

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Verizon may not be the fastest US carrier but its 'network quality' remains unrivaled

After being ranked behind T-Mobile in a couple of recent speed reports, Verizon has managed to crush its rivals in the latest J.D. Power wireless network quality report.

Jul 16, 2021, 12:28 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 6 comments

New report finds that T-Mobile is by far the fastest US carrier with the best 5G network

T-Mobile is simply the best US carrier across almost all key categories in Ookla's comprehensive Q2 2021 market report, while Samsung and OnePlus are sharing the device spotlight.

Jul 15, 2021, 3:18 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 1 comment

AT&T plans to have mmWave 5G in seven airports by the end of 2021, in 25 by the end of next year

An airport makes perfect sense for the fast mmWave 5G. AT&T is working now on bringing it to seven airports by the end of the year, and 25 by 2022.

Jul 15, 2021, 2:46 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 0 comments

AT&T taunts Verizon and T-Mobile while touting its latest 5G achievements and goals

Taking a page from T-Mobile's old playbook, AT&T is trying to draw attention to its latest 5G achievements and future goals by deriding the competition.

Jul 14, 2021, 12:12 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

Fresh set of 4G LTE and 5G tests shows AT&T and T-Mobile coming after Verizon fast

Verizon is the overall winner in the latest comprehensive RootMetrics report, but AT&T rules the nationwide speed chart and T-Mobile is rapidly closing in on both of its rivals.

Jul 13, 2021, 11:06 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T: one carrier wins big and another loses big in latest 5G report

T-Mobile is the big winner and AT&T the big loser of Opensignal's July 2021 US 5G mobile experience awards, with Verizon showing decent progress compared to April.

Jul 13, 2021, 8:00 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 16 comments

T-Mobile vs AT&T and Verizon unlimited 5G plans price comparison

With price wars resurrected by T-Mobile, your hunt for the best unlimited 2020 5G data plan now has more variables than Verizon coverage or AT&T perks to take into account.

Jul 13, 2021, 7:18 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 9 comments

T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T may be asked to screen anti-vax messages

T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T may be asked to stop the spread of text messages like the one Charlie Kirk sent out.

Jul 13, 2021, 6:38 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 13 comments

AT&T's top unlimited 5G plan finally catches up to T-Mobile while eclipsing Verizon

AT&T is adding 4K UHD support while upgrading its mobile hotspot cap and removing throttling altogether from its $85 a month and up Unlimited Elite 5G plan.

Jul 12, 2021, 1:50 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

Dish gains a new supporter so it can better compete with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile in the 5G race

Public interest-focused group Public Knowledge has asked the FCC to make modifications to the 12GHz band, so Dish can better compete against Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. More competition means better prices and service for customers.

Jul 12, 2021, 5:39 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 0 comments

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Best AT&T deals right now

Here are the best deals on phones currently on AT&T: the mighty Galaxy S21 series is discounted by $800 (with trade-in), the iPhone 12 series is also discounted by the generous $700 (with trade-in), the iPhone 11 is 50% off... check out the best deals AT&T has to offer right now!

Jul 08, 2021, 6:49 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 0 comments

Moto G Stylus 5G coming to AT&T and Cricket Wireless

AT&T and Cricket Wireless announced they have teamed up with Motorola to offer the Moto G Stylus starting this month.

Jul 07, 2021, 11:18 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

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Expired Microsoft's revolutionary Surface Duo starts at a little over $400 in crazy new deal

Available back in the day for a sky-high $1,400 and up, the dual-screen Microsoft Surface Duo is on sale today only at a measly 410 bucks in brand-new condition.

Jul 06, 2021, 3:22 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 1 comment

Best AT&T phones to buy in 2021

There are over 30 smartphones to pick from at AT&T, so how do you get the right for you? We're here to help! These are the best AT&T phones you can get right now...

Jul 05, 2021, 2:54 AM, by Peter Kostadinov, 6 comments

Good news! Number of Spam/Scam calls dropped in May

According to data released by YouMail, the number of Robocalls disseminated in May had the biggest decline of the year. And the FCC announced that large voice carriers are now using the STIR/SHAKEN initiative to stop spoofing.

Jul 04, 2021, 1:10 AM, by Alan Friedman, 2 comments

AT&T launches hotline for suicide prevention and mental health crisis services

AT&T is the third major carrier in the US to launch hotline support for emergency mental health and suicide prevention service in less than a year.

Jul 01, 2021, 11:14 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

AT&T to move its 5G mobile network to Microsoft's Azure cloud

Microsoft and AT&T announced they inked a deal to provide the carrier with increased productivity and cost-efficiency of its 5G network services.

Jun 30, 2021, 7:11 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Google Messages will become the default messaging app for AT&T Android users

Google announced that it has teamed up with AT&T to upgrade the SMS experience with enhanced messaging features included in Messages.

Jun 30, 2021, 4:44 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

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Excellent new deal slashes Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G price to just $400

Normally priced at $700, the powerful Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G can be purchased for a cool $300 less than that right now with AT&T installments.

Jun 27, 2021, 4:24 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 1 comment

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