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Hackers unlock bootloader on a Google Pixel from Verizon

Buy a Google Pixel or Pixel XL smartphone from the Google Store and all you need to do to unlock the bootloader is allow OEM unlocking in the Developer Options settings, connect to a computer with a USB cable, and run a command… or use a toolkit that automates some of the steps. But if you […]

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Verizon and Asus launch ZenPad Z10 LTE tablet

Verizon is now taking orders for the Asus ZenPad Z10 tablet. The Android tablet has a 9.7 inch, 2048 x 1536 pixel display, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage, a 7,800 mAh battery, and support for Verizon’s 4G LTE network. The ZenPad Z10 LTE is available for $230 with a 2-year contract, or $330 […]

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T-Mobile and Sprint launch new “unlimited” plans (with some limitations)

Good news everyone! T-Mobile is launching wireless plan in September that offers unlimited data for $70 per month. And Sprint is launching one this week that runs just $60 per month. But there’s a catch: unlimited doesn’t necessarily apply to every type of data. T-Mobile ONE Here’s the deal with the T-Mobile ONE plan. It launches on […]

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Moto Z smartphones now available for $624 and up (and Moto Mod dev kit for $125)

Motorola’s first modular smartphones are now available in the United States. As promised, the Moto Z Droid is available for $624 and up, while the Moto Z Force Droid starts at $720. But those prices can climb pretty high if you decide to deck out your phone with extra storage and some of the Moto […]

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Verizon to acquire Yahoo’s web business for $4.8 billion

There were rumors floating around last year that AOL and Yahoo were considering a merger. Then Verizon went and bought AOL for $4.4 billion instead. Now it looks like AOL and Yahoo will be under one roof after all, because Verizon is spending $4.8 billion to acquire most of Yahoo’s business. Basically Verizon will handle […]

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Asus launches $250 Zenpad Z8 for Verizon

Asus is adding a new model to its Zenpad line of Android tablets… and fit the most part the new Asus Zenpad Z8 looks a lot like last year’s Zenpad S 8.0. but the new model has a different processor than its predecessor, features a USB Type-C port, and it supports Verizon’s 4G LTE network. […]

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Moto Z smartphone’s first MotoMods priced between $70 and $299

One of the most intriguing features of Motorola’s new Moto Z line of smartphones is their support for snap-on modules that extend the functionality of the phones. Called MotoMods, these modules can add extra battery power, high-quality speakers, and even digital projectors to your phone. But if the prices for the first few MotoMods are […]

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Unlock Verizon Moto X (2014) botloader to install Android 6.0 yourself

Motorola’s 2014 Moto X smartphone may not be cutting edge anymore, but the 5.2 inch full HD smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 802.11ac WiFi is still a pretty usable device. And if you have a carrier unlocked model, Motorola has been rolling out Android 6.0 updates for the phone. […]

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Verizon added to the list of carriers offering WiFi calling

Verizon will begin offering WiFi calling via the Advanced Calling feature on two Samsung handset models starting Dec. 8. The company is the last of the major cellular carriers in the US to support WiFi calling. The feature will initially only be available on the Samsung Galaxy S 6 and S 6 Edge, but Verizon plans to add […]