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Verizon, AT&T spend over $68 billion trying to catch up to T-Mobile's 5G layer cake

Verizon spent over $45 billion to win the bidding on 3,500 licenses for mid-band spectrum on the C-band. AT&T spent about half that amount as both carriers need to keep up with T-Mobile when it comes to 5G.

Pokemon GO developer bans more than 5 million cheaters in just one year

Niantic, the studio behind Pokemon GO, has just announced it has banned more than 5 million players who were caught cheating in three of its games: Pokemon GO, Ingress, and Harry Potter – Wizards Unite.

Here's a list of the phones that were shipped the most last year. Can you guess which one is on top?

Which smartphone was the most shipped in 2020. Here's a hint: it is not the Samsung Galaxy A21s which is in the top ten but is not number one. We put that photo there to throw you off the scent.

Lenovo to reveal a new Legion gaming phone this Spring

Lenovo has just teased its next Legion phone and confirmed its reveal is scheduled for this Spring.

DEAL Grab a Pixel 4a 5G for just $5 per month from Verizon, or get the non-5G model for free

The Big Red has a brand new offer that allows new customers to gran a Pixel 4a 5G for just $5 per month (usually $25/month). Or, if you prefer the non-5G model, you can get it for $0 down and an eligible Unlimited plan.

Google to discontinue the old Pay app in the US

Google is now informing Pay customers in the United States that its old app will lose its main features come April.

YouTube brings more parental controls to parents of tweens and teens

Google has just announced new features for parents of tweens and teens that involve controls meant to prevent access to age-restricted content.

Qualcomm might count on TSMC to produce a 4nm Snapdragon chip next year

A rumor calls for Qualcomm to return to TSMC to manufacture the Snapdragon chip due for release in 2022. Samsung has produced the last two Snapdragon chipsets, the 865 and the 888.

YouTube Music for Android update brings an important basic feature

Google has been quick to add new features to YouTube Music and today, Android users are getting the option to put songs on repeat when they cast music to a smart speaker.

DEAL Еxpired One of Amazon's best family-friendly devices is on sale at a killer price today

Amazon's children-oriented and adult-comforting third-gen Echo Dot Kids Edition smart speaker is available today only at a crazy low price of 25 bucks in brand-new condition.

Galaxy S21 Ultra vs iPhone 12 Pro Max, Pixel 5, Note 20 Ultra: Portrait camera comparison

Can Android's finest beat the iPhone at its own game?

These new and useful Android features are heading your way

Google is ready to push out an update with several new and useful features including Dark Mode for Google Maps, scheduled text messages, improved TalkBack and more.

AT&T challenges T-Mobile's 'best 5G network' advertising claim and wins

AT&T has won a new National Advertising Division case against T-Mobile, which has been advised to drop or modify a series of hyperbolic 5G marketing claims.

Will the OnePlus 9 Lite be called OnePlus 9R? One tipster says yes, another is unsure

The OnePlus 9E/Lite will be known as the OnePlus 9R, says tipster Evan Blass. But leaker Max Jambor isn't so sure about it. The budget flagship is set to debut next month alongside the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro.

Samsung's new 7,000mAh battery phone headed to more markets

Samsung has started teasing the Galaxy M62, which is believed to be the international variant of the Galaxy F62.

Three LG W41 phones are official with large screens and big batteries at a fair price

Back in November of 2020 LG brought the affordable W31 lineup of smartphones to the Indian market. Now the company is launching a successor with its next series, introducing 3 new phones. Those are the LG W41, W41+ and W41 Pro.

T-Mobile unveils yet another killer 5G plan that Verizon and AT&T can't compete with

In addition to launching a new Magenta Max option for the masses, T-Mobile is today announcing a very reasonably priced Magenta Max Unlimited 55 plan for customers aged 55 and over.

Fitify is the first third-party app for Huawei smartwatches

Hopefully, the list of third-party apps will grow exponentially and we’ll get another big competitor in the wearable space.

Samsung app lets you tweak CPU throttling settings on Galaxy phones

The latest update to Samsung's Galaxy Labs app has added a new feature that gives you control over when thermal throttling kicks in. This allows you to tweak the phone's CPU throttling temperature threshold by up to two degrees - a lower setting will deliver lower sustained performance but will make your phone run cooler, while a higher setting will have the opposite effect.

Samsung collabs with Kvadrat for sweet Galaxy S21+ case designs

Samsung has gone green and partnered with Kvadrat for S21+ case designs featuring eco-friendly sustainable production using fully recycled plastic to reduce CO2 emissions and landfill waste, and to preserve non-renewable resources...

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.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra screen protectors

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the only device in the S21 lineup that features a curved display. Check out the best Galaxy S21 Ultra screen protectors here.

featured New 50MP Samsung camera sensor with Dual Pixel Pro brings one autofocus to rule them all

Samsung takes on the new Sony IMX766 sensor in OnePlus 9 with a 50MP sensor of its own with blazing focus and dynamic range abilities.

The United States is the most skeptical country in the world about 5G

According to a new study, search terms such as ‘Is 5G Dangerous?’, ‘Does 5G have health risks?’, and even ‘Does 5G spread coronavirus?’ have the largest volume in the United States.

updated Best Apple Watch chargers

Need a power adapter for your Apple Watch charger? Or just a second or third charger to have around? We have everything you need to keep your Apple Watch topped up.

DEAL Еxpired Samsung's beastly Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is on sale at a hefty discount once again

You have (another) 24 hours to buy an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G with 128GB storage at an impressive albeit not unprecedented $375 discount.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra cases

Let’s dive a little deeper and see all the available Galaxy S21 Ultra cases and how they deal with the S-Pen situation.

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The MW07 boasts some of the best sound quality on a truly wireless model.

DEAL updated Best Samsung Galaxy Buds deals right now

Here we have the best deals available right now on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the Galaxy Buds Live, the Galaxy Buds+ and the OG Galaxy Buds. Check them out!

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G can be returned within 100 days for a full refund

Samsung's new "Buy and Try" program allows those purchasing the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G to return their phone within 100 days and get back a complete refund.

How "unhackable" is your iPhone actually?

What sets Apple's OS's apart from other systems in terms of safety? Are they truly as untouchable as urban myths would have it?

Verizon's next Samsung smartphone could be the affordable Galaxy A02s

Verizon's Galaxy A02s has been recently spotted at FCC, so it's just a matter of time before the carrier adds it to its offering.

AT&T TV adds unlimited DVR and in-home streaming, legacy plans get a price hike

AT&T confirmed earlier today that it will add an unlimited DVR option and in-home streaming to its AT&T TV service.

Samsung's Health app will no longer support older Galaxy smartphones

Samsung discreetly informed customers who are using its Health app that they will need to upgrade to a new Galaxy device if they want to continue to take advantage of everything that the app has to offer.

AT&T close to selling DirecTV and AT&T TV NOW – report

A new report by CNBC claims that AT&T may have just found a buyer willing to buy a large minority stake in its satellite TV business.

DEAL Grab an unlocked Apple iPhone XR for as low as $330 (refurbished)

For a very limited time, you can grab an unlocked Apple iPhone XR for just $330 from Woot. Keep in mind that this is a “grade A refurbished” device, which means that they have minimal cosmetic damage.

DEAL Here's how you can score a free 5G phone

How does a free 5G phone grab you? Switch to Metro, port over an active phone number (no T-Mobile or Metro numbers) and you'll score a free OnePlus Nord N10 5G handset.

DEAL Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is $50 off on Amazon

For a limited time, both Galaxy Watch Active 2 models are $50 off. Just make sure you don't select the Rose Gold color, which doesn't seem to be on sale, at least not for the moment.

Another state tries to pass a bill that "could destroy iPhone as we know it"

Like North Dakota tried to do but failed, Arizona is trying to push a bill through the Arizona House of Representatives that seeks to stop Apple and Google from forcing developers to use their in-app payment platforms.

Leaker implies Galaxy Z Fold 3 will also be a spiritual successor to the Note 20

Samsung's next foldable phone will be brimming with cutting-edge technologies according to the same source.