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Possible to get the "Thread Starter" badge back?
Having the OP listed as Thread Starter was helpful, especially when a thread has many replies.- kate
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- Forum: Suggestions & Feedback
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Ting Mobile now offers service on the Verizon network
Ting just announced they have added the Verizon network to their service: https://ting.com/blog/ting-mobile-service-on-every-network-but-att/ They originally started on Sprint, then added T-Mobile in 2015, and now with Verizon they have three options depending on your phone compatibility and... -
Samsung Galaxy Fold released September 6th
Will be interesting to see if they were able to fix the Galaxy Fold. From https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-galaxy-fold-now-available Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of the Galaxy Fold—a completely new category of mobile technology—available in Korea on September 6...- kate
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- Forum: Smartphones
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No SD card slot on the Note 10?
It's been rumored that Samsung will remove the micro SD card slot from the Note 10 after having expandable storage on previous Note models. However some sites suggest it might still be an option on the Note 10 Plus. If these rumors are correct it's odd they'd remove it from one version and keep...- kate
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- Forum: Smartphones
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Google Fi now allows many phones
Yesterday Project Fi became Google Fi and they now allow many different phones, although not all will support the ability to switch between networks: https://fi.google.com/compatibility Google Blog: https://www.blog.google/products/project-fi/bringing-google-fi-more-people-android-and-ios/ -
T-Mobile just bought a ton of 600MHz Spectrum
T-Mobile has bought a large amount of the 600 MHz band covering the entire US, it will be assigned band number 71. The low band provides better coverage indoors. They're saying some will be available later this year, will be interesting to see how long the full deployment takes. Interactive map... -
Cricket users can save $40 on a Moto G5 Plus at Best Buy
Right now if you buy a Moto G5 Plus and Cricket refill card you can save $40. I don't see an end date listed anywhere. Best Buy - Moto G5 Plus offer "Save $40 when you buy a Moto G Plus (5th Gen) unlocked smartphone and a Cricket refill card of $40 or more. The Moto G Plus (5th Gen) unlocked... -
Looks like T-Mobile removed the $30 5GB prepaid plan
The plan was around for years and pretty popular - unlimited Text, 5GB LTE, and 100 minutes for $30. The page no longer exists on T-mobiles site, it forwards to another prepaid page: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/other-prepaid-plans There's also no longer a link to it on the individual... -
Virgin Mobile now has a $60 unlimited data plan
Virgin mobile has entered the unlimited high speed data game, $60 for unlimited talk/text/data with HD video. Includes de-prioritization after 23GB if the tower you're on is busy. De-prioritization after 20GB+ is pretty common on unlimited data plans right now. I believe most carriers and MVNOs...- kate
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BGR says they have pics of the soon to be announced Galaxy S8
BGR article with Galaxy S8 pics and specs: http://bgr.com/2017/03/01/galaxy-s8-leaked-images-specs-exclusive/ 5.8 inch curved screen (Galaxy S8+ has a 6.2 inch) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 in the US, international models - comparable Samsung Exynos processor 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage...- kate
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RingPlus says it might shutdown cell service on February 11th
RingPlus, a Sprint MVNO, sent its customers a notice saying they will likely end wireless service in one week on February 11th. I don't see any news sites reporting about it yet, but right now their forum is filled with threads about it. RingPlus files suit against Sprint... -
AT&T will limit video streaming to 480p by default starting in 2017
Similar to T-Mobile Binge On, AT&T will enable 480p video streaming beginning in a few months. "AT&T today said it will begin limiting the quality of mobile video for cellular data customers in early 2017. A new feature called "Stream Saver" will throttle video to DVD resolution of about 480p... -
Android 7.0 Nougat has been released
Google just released Android 7.0 Nougat today to Nexus phones! :) "Supported devices getting the OTA are the Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C, and General Mobile 4G. No older Nexus devices are getting the official OTA"...- kate
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- Forum: Android Lounge
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T-Mobile introduces new unlimited postpaid plan called T-Mobile ONE
"Customers will get unlimited talk, text, and data, and it costs $70 for one line, $50 for the next line, and $20 for each line after that. A family of four could get on the train for $160 per month." Of course there's a few catches: If you want to use mobile hotspot, you’ll still be limited... -
Ting has lowered their data rates again.
Today Ting reduced their mobile data prices, here's an updated list of what they charge: Up to 100MB: $3 Up to 500MB: $10 Up to 1GB: $16 Up to 2GB: $20 Each additional GB: $10/GB Interesting that going from 1GB to 2GB only costs you an extra $4. Here's their rates page for more info on... -
Verizon disconnecting Unlimited Data customers using over 100GB a month, must switch to limited plan
Source: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/07/verizon-to-disconnect-unlimited-data-customers-who-use-over-100gbmonth/ Customers using over 100GB who don't switch plans by August 31 will get their lines shut down but can reactivate their accounts within 50 days by switching to a... -
Verizon Prepaid added more data to their plans
Verizon prepaid used to be $45 for 1GB and $60 for 3GB, now their plans are: $60 - 5GB, or 6GB with autopay. $45 - 2GB, or 3GB with autopay. $30 - No data, talk/text only. Cost to add more data: $5 - 500MB $10 - 1GB $20 - 3GB You can't add data to the $30 plan for some reason, it's WiFi only... -
Harbor Mobile (using AT&T towers) is shutting down, must port out by May 8th.
Message on their website for AT&T users: Dear Harbor Customer: Due to circumstances beyond our control, Harbor will no longer be able to provide AT&T mobile services to the public. At AT&T's direction, we have been instructed to inform you that you have until Sunday, May 8th, 11:59PM to sign... -
Cricket has a new $70 unlimited data plan
With auto pay it goes down to $65 a month for unlimited data, talk, and text. Taxes included. Limited offer - get $100 if you port your number from T-Mobile. Starts April 17th... -
New Straight Talk plan - $55 for 10GB
Straight Talk just added another plan that offers 10GB of data with unlimited talk/text for $55 a month, their other main plan is 5GB for $45. https://www.straighttalk.com/wps/portal/home/shop/serviceplans- kate
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AT&T raising grandfathered unlimited data price
Starting in February 2016 the grandfathered unlimited data price at AT&T will increase from $30 to $35 per month. http://bgr.com/2015/11/30/att-unlimited-data-plan-price-increase/ -
Cricket Cyber Monday Sale
Cricket is saying it will be having a big sale for Cyber Monday, although they haven't posted the deals yet. https://www.cricketwireless.com/cyber-monday-deals.html -
OnePlus X Specs
OnePlus X is available starting at $249, like the OnePlus 2 you'll initially need an invite to buy it. CPU: 2.3 GHz Quad-core CPUs(Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 801) GPU: Qualcomm AdrenoTM 330 RAM: 3GB Storage: 16GB SD Card: Yes. Expandable storage up to 128GB Operating System: OxygenOS based on...- kate
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- Forum: Smartphones
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Black Friday Ting Sale
Ting just posted that they're having another Black Friday sale this year, so far: Many phones on sale SIM cards on sale for $5 $50 credit when activating a new BYOD phone Free shipping on all phones and SIM cards From what I remember in past years about half or more of their phones have gone... -
Ting offering special discount for Solavei customers
Solavei, a T-Mobile MVNO, is shutting down soon and has posted the following announcement: "Effective 12/04/15 Solavei Mobile Service will no longer be available. All Solavei members need to transfer their mobile number to a new service provider." Solavei shutdown notice. Ting is offering the...