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Discovery+ starts streaming in the US on January 4th for $5 per month
Discovery+ is launching its on-demand streaming on January 4th at a starting price of $5 per month.
Comcast is expanding its 1.2TB cap to its entire 39-state footprint in January
Starting next year, Comcast will implement a 1.2TB data cap on broadband usage in 12 states and the District of Columbia.
T-Mobile activates 988 for emergency mental health services
Providers have until 2022 to add support for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.
AT&T offers cheap wireless data to teachers and students stuck at home
AT&T is giving teachers free wireless data service to cope with the pandemic, but only if enough students sign up for discounted plans.
T-Mobile expands LTE home internet to over 130 more cities
T-Mobile has expanded its LTE home internet to more than 130 additional cities, although 5G will have to wait.
Nokia's first big HMD-made phone in the US is an 8.3 5G for Verizon
HMD Global has unveiled its first big US carrier deal. It's launching the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, a Verizon exclusive phone with a big screen and clever cameras.
TCL's latest phone has 5G speeds and solid specs for just $400
TCL has unveiled the 10 5G UW, a $400 Verizon-exclusive device that will be the most affordable 5G smartphone in the operator’s lineup.
Tech giants call for more content liability protection in the EU
Safeguards would give them more leeway to tackle hate speech, a lobby argued.
iPhone 12 and 12 Pro review: Apple enters the 5G era
Apple's two newest phones are similar in a lot of ways, including 5G, a new powerful processor, and very similar dimensions. There are some differences, however, that are worth considering.
Verizon and Nokia are building private 5G networks for businesses
Verizon will work with Nokia to create private 5G installations that can replace WiFi in large “manufacturing, distribution and logistics facilities.
Apple will reportedly add 5G support for iPhone 12 in dual SIM mode
The iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro will not be able to access 5G networks if you’re in dual SIM mode, according internal document that was posted on Reddit a few days ago. MacRumors says it was able to confirm the document’s authenticity — it’s apparently for Apple employee training — and that it obtained another internal Verizon slide containing good news. Apple reportedly plans to roll out a software update that will enable 5G even in dual SIM mode later this year.
Apple's iPhone 12 costs $30 extra if you're buying it unlocked
This year, the iPhone 12 Mini is priced at $699, while the standard iPhone 12 comes in at $799. Apple announced it had a few carrier partnership deals for monthly financing, which made the price much lower if you traded in an old iPhone. If you buy a phone through T-Mobile or Sprint, or buy Apple’s unlocked, SIM-free version, the pricing is $729 for the 12 Mini and $829 for the 12.
Apple introduces 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini for $729
The iPhone 12 mini includes all the same features as its bigger sibling, but costs less.
Verizon is rolling out its 'nationwide' 5G network with iPhone 12
Verizon used Apple's iPhone 12 announcement to reveal that it's rolling out its nationwide 5G network.
The iPhone 12 has 5G and a new flat-edged design
The new iPhone 12 looks set to replace last year’s iPhone 11 as the default choice for most people, a mix of the best features from Apple’s more expensive phones while still having a reasonable price.
Google is sharing user data tied to search keywords with law enforcement
Google is giving police IP addresses for users based on warrants tied to search keywords, raising questions about constitutional rights.
Verizon's LTE Home internet service expands to 189 markets nationwide
Verizon first launched the service in July in select markets across the US.
The Pixel 5 is more expensive in the US than it needs to be
After Google’s fall hardware event yesterday, I spent some time comparing the Pixel 5 to the Pixel 4a 5G and was surprised to find few noteworthy differences between the two phones. Given that the Pixel 4a 5G only costs $499 here in the US, a full $200 less than the 5, Google’s flagship felt like a bit of a tough sell. The awkwardly-named Pixel 4a 5G UW is priced at $599, only $100 less than the Pixel 5, a phone that also works on Verizon’s mmWave network.
Verizon's mmWave version of the Pixel 4a 5G costs $100 extra
Earlier today, Google announced the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, both of which Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) will carry. You can chalk up the price hike on the fact Verzion’s version of the phone, the Pixel 4a 5G UW, has additional radios and antennas to take advantage of the carrier’s mmWave 5G buildouts. For a $100 more, you can buy the Pixel 5 through Verizon and get a phone with a bigger battery, IP68 water resistance, Qi wireless charging, a 90Hz display and more RAM.
Verizon's $30 Unlimited Plus tablet plan offers 5G access
Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) has introduced a new plan for tablets, hotspots, smartwatches and laptops that’ll give you access to its 5G Ultra Wideband network, provided you have a device that supports it. The Unlimited Plus plan expands upon the carrier’s old Unlimited plan and includes double the LTE data allowance. While the standard Unlimited plan comes with 15GB of LTE data, the Plus version comes with 30GB — it’s also just $10 more expensive at $30 a month if you already have an existing smartphone plan with the company.