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AT&T and Walmart team up to offer cheap or free internet access to eligible customers

AT&T announced that it has teamed up with Walmart to help people struggling to afford internet access by offering select home internet and wireless plans via AT&T Prepaid and Cricket Wireless for little or even no cost.

May 27, 2021, 5:12 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 1 comment

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Best iPhone SE deals right now

If you're looking to buy an iPhone SE, there are tons of places you can get it from. Discounts are plentiful as well. Check out all the iPhone SE deals going on right now...

May 13, 2021, 5:48 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 1 comment

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May 28, 2021, 8:04 AM, by Best Buy, 5 comments

AT&T's hot new 5G plan destroys T-Mobile's best alternative... for a change

New and existing AT&T Prepaid and Cricket Wireless customers can now get a whopping 100GB of high-speed mobile hotspot and tablet data (5G included) for just $55 a month.

Apr 28, 2021, 2:43 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Samsung Galaxy A52

Reportedly Samsung Galaxy A52 specs include a 6.5-inch display, Snapdragon 750G processor with 6GB or 8GB RAM for the 5G version and 4/6/8GB RAM for the 4G only variant. The smartphone has a quad-camera setup with a 64MP main sensor on the back. The phone will run Android 11 out of the box.

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Mar 17, 2021, 9:00 AM

Best prepaid phone plans on the Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T networks

Compare the best prepaid plan prices for each big carrier network, as getting off postpaid can save you hundreds a year, what with the average US cell phone bill of $100+ a month.

Feb 25, 2021, 9:42 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 4 comments

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Excellent new deal brings the LG K92 5G in the limelight

The instantly forgettable LG K92 5G is forgettable no more, fetching a measly $99.99 at Cricket Wireless with an eligible number port-in and basically no other strings attached.

Feb 14, 2021, 8:32 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 1 comment

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iPhone 13 vs iPhone 11: what we know so far

Jun 17, 2021, 2:30 PM, by Victor Hristov

If you own an iPhone 11, the iPhone 13 might arrive just in time for you to upgrade. Here is what is new and whether it's worth switching to the newer iPhone 13...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: what we know so far

Jun 17, 2021, 7:27 AM, by Victor Hristov

Is it time to upgrade your iPhone 11 Pro Max to the newer iPhone 13 Pro Max? And what are the actual differences between the two? We take a closer look...

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Sony WF-1000XM4 review: a worthy upgrade

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Jun 15, 2021, 8:48 AM, by Preslav Kateliev

Sony's WF-1000XM4 is a proper upgrade over the excellent XM3 and delivers improvements in pretty much every aspect

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Huawei Watch 3 Pro review: Rough around the edges

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Jun 14, 2021, 9:09 AM, by Mariyan Slavov

Harmony OS is finally here, and so are the first gadgets running it. The Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro are the standard-bearers that must show the world what Huawei can do on its own. Unfortunately, the operating system feels like an unfinished business and it’s a bit unstable and limited at the moment...

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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G Review

7.9

Jun 14, 2021, 8:00 AM, by Eugene Jeong

Mere months after releasing a new pen-wielding handset, Motorola is already back with the Moto G Stylus 5G, an upgraded model that offers 5G connectivity and a number of upgrades across the board for $399. We had the chance to test the device briefly; here are our first impressions...

OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52

Jun 14, 2021, 3:01 AM, by Victor Hristov

Equipped with the same processors, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are two of your best options if you are looking for a budget phone. The Nord CE is cheaper, so it makes some compromises, but let's see if they really make a difference in a direct comparison...

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Review

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Jun 14, 2021, 2:04 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G stands for "Core Edition" and it aims to provide the core elements of a great experience at a budget price. Does it succeed with that? We take a deeper look...

iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 Pro: what we know so far

Jun 11, 2021, 9:04 AM, by Victor Hristov

To Pro or not to Pro? That is the question... that Apple has been putting right in front of us and now there are more differences between the iPhone 13 Pro and the regular iPhone 13 model that you should know about...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: what we know so far

Jun 09, 2021, 8:31 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max shapes up to be a handsome upgrade, but can it take on the Android powerhouse that is the Galaxy S21 Ultra and its zoom camera? We dive deep in the differences between the two...

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Sony Xperia 10 III review

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Jun 08, 2021, 6:37 AM, by Mariyan Slavov

This year’s model - the Xperia 10 III - bears a heavy burden of expectations upon itself. And it sort of lives up to these expectations. The design remains the same with a couple of refinements here and there...

Apple iPad Pro (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

Jun 04, 2021, 5:51 AM, by Preslav Kateliev

iPad Pro or Samsung Galaxy Tab S7? Which one is better?

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Motorola Moto G50 review: 5G for the masses

7.5

Jun 03, 2021, 8:32 AM, by Mariyan Slavov

The Motorola family just keeps growing and growing. I’ve completely lost track of all the models that are currently on the market, and the naming scheme doesn’t help either. The Moto G50 is one of the latest additions to the family and it’s a small brother rather than a distant cousin.

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The big-battery Moto G Power can be yours for free if you meet one simple condition

If you're willing to port in a phone number from your existing carrier to Cricket Wireless, you can get a special Moto G Power edition completely free of charge.

Feb 12, 2021, 1:55 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 1 comment

Samsung Galaxy A32

Samsung Galaxy A32 is a mid-range 5G phone that offers a 6.5-inch display, an octa-core processor with up to 128GB storage, and a 5000mAh battery. The rear camera setup consists of four sensors with a 48MP main one.

6.5

Jan 14, 2021, 7:58 AM

Samsung Galaxy A02s coming soon to the US

After Galaxy A32 5G and A52 5G, it looks like Samsung is preparing an even cheaper smartphone for the US market. The Galaxy A02s is an inexpensive Android smartphone that's expected to make its debut in the US very soon.

Jan 10, 2021, 2:17 AM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)

Motorola Moto G Power (2021) offers it offers a 6.6-inch 720p display, Snapdragon 662 processor, 4GB RAM, and a 5000mAh battery. A Quad camera setup is situated on the back of the phone. Android 10 is available out of the box. Moto G Power (2021) price is $250.

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Jan 08, 2021, 8:00 AM

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Motorola Moto G Play

Motorola Moto G Play is an entry-level smartphone with a price starting at $170. For its money, the phone offers Snapdragon 460 processor, 3GB RAM accompanied with 32GB expandable storage, and a 5000mAh battery. The display is 6.5-inch IPS with 720p resolution. Android 10 is available out of the box.

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Jan 08, 2021, 8:00 AM

Samsung Galaxy A02s

Samsung Galaxy A02S has a 6.5-inch Infinity-V Display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 px and a pixel density of 270 PPI. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chip with Adreno 506GPU. The device comes with 3GB of ram and 32GB of internal storage which can be extended up to 1TB with a micro SD card. A 5000mAh battery powers the phone and it has up to 15W of Adaptive Fast Charging. On the back, the smartphone has a triple camera setup with a 13MP main camera with autofocus.

Jan 04, 2021, 7:59 AM

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Expired Apple's iPhone SE (2020) scores a huge discount for the holidays

The 64 and 128GB storage variants of Apple's second-gen iPhone SE are both on sale at a massive $300 discount with no trade-in needed at Cricket Wireless.

Nov 24, 2020, 8:04 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 1 comment

Samsung Galaxy A12

The Samsung Galaxy A12's specifications include a 5,000mAh battery coupled with the powerful Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, 3/4/6GB of RAM, and 32/64/128GB of internal storage. There is a quad-camera setup with a 48-megapixel main sensor on the back, as well as an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone comes with Android 10 out of the box.

Nov 24, 2020, 8:00 AM

LG K92

LG K92 5G specs include Snapdragon 690 processor, an FHD+ display, 6GB RAM, and 128GB expandable storage. There is a quad-camera setup with a 64MP main sensor on the back of the phone, while a 16MP selfie shooter adorns the front. The LG K92 runs Android 10 out of the box, powered by a 4000mAh battery. The K92 is available from AT&T for $395 and from Cricket Wireless for $360.

Oct 29, 2020, 8:00 AM

LG K92 5G debuts as affordable 5G smartphone with unusual design

The LG K92 5G is official as one of the cheapest 5G smartphones on the market. It boasts a quad-camera setup and starts at $359.99. It will be available starting November 6 at AT&t, Cricket, and US Cellular.

Oct 29, 2020, 8:00 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 5 comments

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch screen (slightly larger than the 6.5" on the iPhone 11 Pro Max), and its base price is set at $1,100. It arrives in the same choice of colors: silver, graphite, gold and the new blue option, and it is also offered in the same storage capacities: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

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Oct 13, 2020, 2:26 PM

Apple iPhone 12 Pro

The iPhone 12 Pro features a 6.1-inch display (a bit bigger than the 5.8" on the iPhone 11 Pro) and starts at a price of $1,000, and arrives in Apple's three signature colors: silver, graphite, and gold, as well as a fourth, brand new color option, a blue model. Storage for the base model is 128GB, and you can also buy a 256GB and a 512GB versions.

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Oct 13, 2020, 1:55 PM

Apple iPhone 12

Apple iPhone 12 is the bigger version of the regular iPhone 12 mini. The handset's hardware include a 6.1-inch OLED display, 5nm Apple A14 Bionic processor, and a dual-camera setup with a large sensor. 5G and Face ID are on board, too. The Apple iPhone 12 starting price is $829.

9.0

Oct 13, 2020, 1:11 PM

Apple iPhone 12 mini

Apple iPhone 12 mini has a brand new 5.4-inch screen size. The handset is sitting between the 4.7" iPhone SE, and the 6.1" iPhone 12 models, but offers powerful hardware in a package that is smaller than the SE. Other hardware include OLED display, 5nm Apple A14 Bionic processor, and dual-camera setup. The Apple iPhone 12 mini starting price is $729.

9.0

Oct 13, 2020, 1:07 PM

Here's LG's next inexpensive 5G smartphone for the US in all its glory

The undoubtedly affordable LG K92 5G looks a lot like the existing Q92 5G in some high-quality leaked renders ahead of a commercial release on at least one US carrier.

Oct 06, 2020, 4:45 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 4 comments

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) is the successor of Galaxy S10 Lite. Specifications include a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 865 chipset with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage, and 4500 battery. There is a triple-camera setup on the back, with the same main sensor found in regular Galaxy S20. The phone is available with 5G support or LTE only. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE price is $699.

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Sep 23, 2020, 9:00 AM

Cricket launches the TCL Apprise, a $69 Android One budget model

Cricket launched today the TCL Apprise, an Android One handset with a 5.5-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a 3000mAh battery. the phone is on sale now at a price of $69.

Sep 04, 2020, 10:26 PM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

Alcatel Apprise

Alcatel Apprise is an entry level smartphone running Android 10. It has two 5MP cameras (front and back), 5.5" display and a 1.5GHz quad core CPU.

Sep 04, 2020, 1:33 PM

Yet another US carrier launches a 'nationwide' 5G network

Cricket Wireless customers can now enjoy the same "nationwide" 5G network access as those subscribed to AT&T's main postpaid service, but only on one phone.

Aug 24, 2020, 10:15 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 5 comments

T-Mobile outshines Verizon in customer satisfaction, but AT&T is rapidly closing the gap

For the sixth time in a row, T-Mobile leads J.D. Power's customer satisfaction rankings as far as wireless purchase experiences are concerned, with AT&T a relatively close second.

Aug 17, 2020, 9:06 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

T-Mobile crushes Verizon and AT&T in yet another customer care report

T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile are America's top postpaid and prepaid carriers in terms of customer care performance, as proclaimed by J.D. Power yet again.

Jul 30, 2020, 10:31 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 10 comments

LG Fortune 3

LG Fortune 3 specifications include a 5.7-inch IPS display with a notch occupied by 5MP selfie camera. Under the hood is Helio P22 octa-core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage, and 3000mAh battery. There is a dual-camera setup on the back. The LG Fortune 3 is available from Cricket Wireless with a price of $100.

Jul 16, 2020, 6:18 AM

LG Risio 4

LG Risio 4 specifications include a 5.7-inch IPS display with 720 x 1520 px resolution, Helio P22 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable storage, and 3000mAh battery. There is a dual-camera setup on the back, as well as a 3MP sensor at the front. The LG Risio 4 is available from Cricket Wireless.

Jul 13, 2020, 1:54 PM

LG Harmony 4

The LG Harmony 4 specifications include a 6.1-inch display with 720 x 1560 px resolution, octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB storage. A dual-camera setup and fingerprint scanner adorn the back of the phone. A 3500 mAh battery keeps the lights on. The LG Harmony 4 is available for $140 from Cricket Wireless.

Jun 29, 2020, 2:42 PM