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Some iPhone users on T-Mobile U.S. network reporting random “blue screen of death” errors

This is a bit weird. In the past few weeks, a growing number of iPhone owners on the T-Mobile U.S. network have been impacted by seemingly random crashes and reboots, without any clear indication as to why or how to solve the problem. The problem seems to manifest itself with an iPhone briefly flashing a […]

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Verizon Wireless, Sprint to pay $158 million in settlement fees for overcharging practices

You might want to check your Verizon Wireless or Sprint bill to make sure it’s accurate. Or at least look into the class action lawsuit against the carriers to see if you qualify for part of the settlement. Wireless carriers Verizon Wireless and Sprint will pay a combined total of US$158 million to settle billing […]

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T-Mobile responds to Verizon campaign, offers improved incentives in try-out and switch deal

It’s competition that makes life interesting. Wireless carrier T-Mobile is responding to Verizon’s “Never Settle” ad campaign, which offers to lend Verizon customers a new smartphone and port their existing number to it for a 14-day trial. If customers prefer T-Mobile’s service, the company will pay off Verizon’s Early Termination Fees up to a maximum […]

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Tech firms, other organizations setting up resources to help victims of Nepal earthquake, Baltimore riots

Between the events of the Nepal earthquake and the Baltimore riots Monday night, it’s turning into a disastrous week. If you were wondering what you can do to help, a number of tech companies, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Viber, have set up Red Cross donations, people-location services and cheap to […]

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New legislation requires U.S. wireless carriers to unlock out-of-contract phones

This could come in handy. America’s top wireless providers can no longer refuse to unlock devices for customers who have paid financing plans in full or completed their contract term under a new set of industry rules — agreed to over one year ago — which went into effect yesterday. As part of the pact, […]