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Verizon buys prepaid mobile provider Tracfone for $6.25 billion
The mobile operator Tracfone isn’t exactly a household name, but it does have about 21 million customers in the US. (Disclosure, Verizon is Engadget’s parent company.)
LG's Wing 5G is the strangest dual-screen phone we've ever seen
In 2011, it tried to cash in on an extremely short-lived 3D smartphone craze with the Optimus 3D/Thrill 4G. Perhaps inspired by Google's ultimately doomed Project Ara, it released one of the world's only modular smartphones -- the G5 -- in 2016. Here's the idea: When the Wing is closed, it looks like any other big smartphone.
Samsung's Galaxy S20 Fan Edition appears headed to the US
Videos on Verizon's website suggest the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is headed to the US.
AT&T customers can use Alexa devices to make phone calls
AT&T customers can now link their phone numbers to their Amazon account to make and answer calls through Alexa.
Orion WiFi will connect you to public WiFi when cell coverage is limited
Orion WiFi will seamlessly connect cellular customers to public WiFi when cell coverage is limited.
Apple's next big launch event will take place on September 15th
Well, that’s that: Apple has just announced a special event on September 15th, where it’s expected to show off plus new Apple Watches and an updated iPad. You’ll be able to follow along with the news as it unfolds starting at 10AM Pacific/1PM Eastern on Apple’s website, or via a live stream on YouTube.
Verizon spends big in FCC auction ahead of mid-band 5G launch
Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) was the biggest winner in the FCC’s recently concluded auction for licenses in the 3.5 GHz band.
Qualcomm is bringing 5G to its entry-level Snapdragon 4-series chipsets
Qualcomm plans to scale its 5G tech to entry-level 4-series chipsets.
Motorola's latest mid-range phone is a sub-$500 stunner with 5G
Motorola has been on a tear this year: It has announced or released more than ten new smartphones in 2020, and rumor has it there's at least one more big reveal coming soon. For what it's worth though, the brand's latest mid-range offering the -- Motorola One 5G -- might be its most appealing new release yet. Motorola promised earlier this year it would release a 5G smartphone for under $500, and, well, you're looking at it.
Cricket launches 5G service with just one phone
Cricket Wireless has introduced 5G service, but there's only one phone that can use it.
Verizon's Mix & Match wireless plans add more Disney streaming
Verizon's updated Mix & Match wireless plans are still the same price, but now you can get ESPN+ and Hulu streaming included along with Disney+ on some of them. The Just Kids plan includes wireless streaming, and its Do More Unlimited package is no longer capped at 480p for video.
Microsoft's Surface Duo may launch with AT&T
Microsoft's Surface Duo might launch on AT&T, possibly making it easier to buy the dual-screen phone.
T-Mobile switches on its standalone 5G network in thousands of cities
Unlike other 5G networks in the US, it's not built on top of LTE infrastructure.
AT&T says its 5G network is now available 'nationwide'
AT&T has hit a milestone in its 5G network rollout. Specifically, AT&T added 40 new markets today, which brings it to a total of 395 markets that cover 205 million people. Verizon’s ultra wideband network uses the notably faster mmWave technology, while T-Mobile and AT&T primarily use mid- and low-band 5G to achieve their nationwide coverage.
The unlocked, 5G-capable Motorola Edge will launch on July 31st
Motorola's Edge Plus is a fascinating option for smartphone shoppers, but there's at least one notable catch: You can only get one if you're a Verizon customer. This morning, Motorola confirmed that it will begin to sell the slightly more modest -- and fully unlocked -- Edge starting on July 31st. You'll be able to buy one direct from Motorola, plus the usual cadre of retail partners, like Amazon, B&H and Best Buy.
Disney said to have 'dramatically' cut ad spending on Facebook amid boycott
Disney has reportedly gutted its ad spending on Facebook, possibly becoming the largest company to join a boycott over hate speech policies.
T-Mobile's 'Scam Shield' offers free caller ID and spam call blocking features
T-Mobile completed its purchase of Sprint earlier this year, and with those regulatory hurdles out of the way the company is once again announcing some new features for its expanded customer base. The focus is on spam and robocalls, something that T-Mobile says is the number one complaint right now to the FCC. Starting today, T-Mobile is offering its customers a variety of free services to make identifying and avoiding spam calls easier, a program called Scam Shield.
Lenovo Flex 5G review: Stunning battery life ruined by Windows on ARM
I guess the Flex’s 5G antenna takes up a lot of space. Display and audio The Flex 5G’s 14-inch full HD display is decent. The Surface Pro X has a sharper resolution, but I haven’t really noticed a significant difference. Microsoft Surface Pro X Not tested (was not compatible) NA 1.85GB/s / 775.76MB/s
Verizon adds free Disney+, Hulu streaming to some Fios packages
For a limited time, you can get free Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions if you subscribe to Verizon's Fios internet service.
Motorola's 5G-capable Edge will sell for $700 unlocked in the US
When we reviewed Motorola's $1,000 Edge Plus, we found it a surprisingly competent smartphone that couldn't quite outclass its premium competition. As a Verizon exclusive, the Edge Plus wasn't really an option for a big chunk of smartphone shoppers, but a slightly toned-down model called the Motorola Edge would cater to everyone else sometime this summer. The Motorola Edge is one of those rare, upper-midrange phones that looks nearly identical to its flagship sibling -- you'd be hard-pressed to tell that Moto shaved a millimeter here and there.