Google's Pixel 4a 5G drops to an all-time low at Amazon and B&HGet a pure Android smartphone experience for $449. By S. Dent, 03.01.2021
The unlocked, 5G-capable Motorola Edge will launch on July 31stEven better: Early adopters will get a hefty discount.By C. Velazco, 07.22.2020
UK plans to ban sales of locked mobile phonesOfcom is running a consultation until March, and it could take a year to implement new rules.By K. Holt, 12.17.2019
Samsung confirms when you can buy Galaxy Tab S6, Watch Active2 and moreIts latest product lineup will be available this month.By R. England, 09.06.2019
Man charged with bribing AT&T staff to illegally unlock phonesThis included slipping malware into company systems.By J. Fingas, 08.06.2019
Palm is selling an unlocked version of its tiny smartphoneYou now have a choice of US carriers.By J. Fingas, 06.18.2019
ZTE's latest phones promise tall screens for under $200The unlocked devices work with Verizon and most GSM carriers.By J. Fingas, 10.31.2018
Alcatel's first Android Go phone reaches the US next weekThe Alcatel 1X promises the latest Android experience for $100.By J. Fingas, 05.31.2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact arrive in the US on April 20thYou'll have to snag one through Best Buy at first.By J. Fingas, 04.11.2018
Verizon will begin locking phones to deter thievesIt's not clear when the phones will be unlocked after purchase.By S. Krishna, 02.12.2018
Xfinity Mobile now works with your unlocked iPhoneEveryone else will have to wait.By J. Fingas, 01.18.2018
Apple's iPhone X is available SIM-free in the USWith the unlocked handset you can shop around for carriers.By S. Shah, 12.05.2017
HTC's U11 is one of the first non-Google phones to get Android OreoSo long as you have an unlocked model, that is.By J. Fingas, 11.27.2017
Canada rules that all new cellphones must be unlockedIt has also banned smartphone unlocking fees. By S. Dent, 06.16.2017
BlackBerry KEYone hits Amazon and Best Buy on May 31stIf you crave a hardware keyboard on your phone, relief is in sight.By J. Fingas, 05.30.2017
Unlocked versions of Samsung's Galaxy S8 are up for pre-orderThe handsets start at $725 and will go on sale May 31st. By T. Seppala, 05.09.2017
BlackBerry KEYone reaches the US on May 31stSprint will carry the Android phone this summer.By J. Fingas, 04.27.2017
Blu smartphones secretly harvested texts and contactsThe problems affects 120,000 phones, the company says. By S. Dent, 11.15.2016