Verizon has won federal approval to take over a large batch of wireless licenses from Array Digital Infrastructure, the company formerly known as UScellular. The Federal Communications Commission said the deal covers cellular, AWS-1, AWS-3, and PCS licenses in 618 counties across 19 states, reaching about 8% of the U.S. population. In simple terms, Verizon is picking up more airwaves it can use to strengthen service in those areas. According to an FCC order, the biggest pushback came from the... Read more →
Commodore is getting into phones with a product that tries to split the difference between a basic flip phone and a modern smartphone. The new Callback 8020 is a 4G flip phone with a keypad-first design, a 3.25-inch screen, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a microSD slot, dual-SIM support, a removable battery, and a 48-megapixel Sony rear camera. It... Read more →
Google has started rolling out its June 2026 Pixel software update, and this looks like one of those releases that matters more for everyday use than flashy new features. Instead of focusing on big visible changes, this update appears aimed at fixing the kinds of issues people actually notice: charging slowdowns, camera freezes, random restarts,... Read more →
Google is now rolling out Android 17 to compatible Pixel phones, and it’s arriving with a new batch of Pixel-only features through the June Pixel Drop. The update brings some noticeable changes right away, especially for people using larger devices like foldables and tablets, but it doesn’t include everything Google previewed ahead of I/O. As... Read more →
Verizon is making a broad consumer-focused push built around simpler pricing, fewer surprise charges, and more perks for both new and existing customers. The biggest headline is the end of activation and device upgrade fees, along with a new loyalty program that Verizon says will be available to customers on any plan. The carrier is also rolling... Read more →
Samsung looks to be getting closer to its next big summer launch in the U.S. A new round of FCC activity points to several upcoming Galaxy devices moving through a key approval step, including the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, four Galaxy Watch 9 variants, and a cellular Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. According to a public FCC filing for Samsung... Read more →
Apple’s next iPhone update looks like it will focus on a couple of fixes regular users can appreciate right away: easier photo sharing with people outside Apple’s ecosystem and more control over how loud different alerts sound. According to Apple’s WWDC newsroom announcement, iCloud Shared Albums are getting cross-platform photo sharing with full-... Read more →
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