by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | AT&T, News, Polls, T-Mobile, Verizon
Budgeting for a smartphone is an expensive undertaking. Do you fork out and grab one of the best phones around, or do you opt for something more affordable? There’s a lot to weigh up, but something that isn’t always considered alongside new hardware is the carrier...
by dbadmin | Aug 17, 2024 | AT&T, Features, T-Mobile, Verizon
It’s no secret that I’m a strong proponent of prepaid services and I believe that postpaid carriers could learn a few things by paying attention to what some of their prepaid competition is doing. Of course, I will also freely admit that not everyone will find the...
by dbadmin | Aug 16, 2024 | AT&T, News, T-Mobile, Verizon
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority AT&T and Verizon are requesting the FCC to block SpaceX and T-Mobile’s satellite-to-mobile service due to concerns about interference with existing mobile networks. Both companies argue that SpaceX’s proposed increase in...
by dbadmin | Aug 15, 2024 | Google, Malware, News, Verizon
Showcase is a potentially vulnerable app present in Pixel firmware, designed for Verizon in-store demos. The app is not enabled by default, severely limiting the potential for it to be exploited. Out of an abundance of caution, Google will still update Pixel phones to...
by dbadmin | Aug 15, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel, News, Verizon
Mobile security firm iVerify uncovered a significant vulnerability within the Showcase.apk package on Pixel devices sold through Verizon. This package potentially exposes millions of Pixel users to man-in-the-middle attacks, spyware, and other threats. The package is...
by dbadmin | Aug 14, 2024 | Google, Google Pixel 9, News, Verizon
Verizon apparently is offering a $1,200 credit toward the Pixel 9 Pro XL, with no trade-in required. This is a special loyalty offer and isn’t necessarily guaranteed to be available to all accounts. It’s possible you may be able to get the credit by going directly...