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Verizon says it won’t launch fake 5G icons like AT&T didVerizon says it won’t launch fake 5G icons like AT&T did
How to set up eSIM on the Apple iPhone XR and XSHow to set up eSIM on the Apple iPhone XR and XS
Tumblr is back in Apple’s App Store following adult content banTumblr is back in Apple’s App Store following adult content ban
Verizon offers emergency first responders discounts on unlimited plansVerizon offers emergency first responders discounts on unlimited plans
5G phones could cost $200 to $300 more, says OnePlus CEO5G phones could cost $200 to $300 more, says OnePlus CEO
Motorola’s 5G Moto Mod speed test was massively misleadingMotorola’s 5G Moto Mod speed test was massively misleading
Verizon expands access to high-speed data in 54 countriesVerizon expands access to high-speed data in 54 countries
Verizon is launching RCS Chat on the Pixel 3 on December 6thVerizon is launching RCS Chat on the Pixel 3 on December 6th
The first ‘real world’ 5G test was a dudThe first ‘real world’ 5G test was a dud
Verizon’s first 5G hotspot will launch in 2019Verizon’s first 5G hotspot will launch in 2019
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 855 processor for 5G phonesQualcomm announces the Snapdragon 855 processor for 5G phones
5G is weeks away — and today marks its first real test

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Tech Summit in Maui starts Tuesday, and here’s what’s going on

Sean Hollister
A 5G Samsung phone will come to Verizon by JuneA 5G Samsung phone will come to Verizon by June
After delay, Verizon is reportedly getting eSIM support by early DecemberAfter delay, Verizon is reportedly getting eSIM support by early December
Verizon will launch RCS text messaging in early 2019Verizon will launch RCS text messaging in early 2019
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Verizon now lets you use up to five numbers on your phoneVerizon now lets you use up to five numbers on your phone
Kyocera’s new rugged phone has a sapphire screen and a fingerprint sensorKyocera’s new rugged phone has a sapphire screen and a fingerprint sensor
Verizon says it successfully tested 5G on the Moto Z3Verizon says it successfully tested 5G on the Moto Z3
Verizon discounts prepaid unlimited plan to $65 when you set up autopayVerizon discounts prepaid unlimited plan to $65 when you set up autopay
Phone numbers should be more portable, and Palm is the proof

It doesn’t have to be this way

Dieter Bohn
Verizon service won’t work well with Apple’s dual-SIM setup for nowVerizon service won’t work well with Apple’s dual-SIM setup for now
RED’s Hydrogen One ‘holographic’ smartphone launches on November 2nd for $1,295RED’s Hydrogen One ‘holographic’ smartphone launches on November 2nd for $1,295
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Palm’s tiny Android phone launches on November 2ndPalm’s tiny Android phone launches on November 2nd
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Yahoo must pay $50 million in damages for data breachesYahoo must pay $50 million in damages for data breaches
How Android got bigHow Android got big
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Dieter Bohn
Verizon temporarily unlocks all Pixel 3 phones after complaintsVerizon temporarily unlocks all Pixel 3 phones after complaints
Verizon’s Pixel 3 won’t work on other carriers unless activated on Verizon firstVerizon’s Pixel 3 won’t work on other carriers unless activated on Verizon first
FCC chairman criticizes US carriers for ‘unacceptable’ progress after Hurricane MichaelFCC chairman criticizes US carriers for ‘unacceptable’ progress after Hurricane Michael
The new Palm is a tiny phone to keep you away from your phone
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It’s tiny, clever, and exclusive to Verizon

Dieter Bohn
Samsung announces an LTE version of the Chromebook Plus V2 for $599Samsung announces an LTE version of the Chromebook Plus V2 for $599
Verizon ends sales of Google’s Pixel 2 as October 9th event nearsVerizon ends sales of Google’s Pixel 2 as October 9th event nears
Verizon’s 5G home internet is sort of real, sort of fakeVerizon’s 5G home internet is sort of real, sort of fake
Verizon’s 5G home internet service is now live in four US citiesVerizon’s 5G home internet service is now live in four US cities
Verizon will launch 5G home internet service starting October 1stVerizon will launch 5G home internet service starting October 1st
5G is almost here — here’s how everyone’s getting ready5G is almost here — here’s how everyone’s getting ready
Netflix and YouTube are most throttled mobile apps by US carriers, new study saysNetflix and YouTube are most throttled mobile apps by US carriers, new study says
Members of Congress demand FTC investigation into Verizon’s throttling of firefighters’ data connectionsMembers of Congress demand FTC investigation into Verizon’s throttling of firefighters’ data connections
Verizon says it will stop throttling emergency responders’ data speedsVerizon says it will stop throttling emergency responders’ data speeds
How to get six free months of Apple Music on VerizonHow to get six free months of Apple Music on Verizon
Verizon’s 5G home internet launch will come with free YouTube TV or Apple TV 4KVerizon’s 5G home internet launch will come with free YouTube TV or Apple TV 4K

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