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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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Apple, HBO in talks to bring HBO Now service to Apple TV

HBO could enter the partnership it wants with Apple. HBO is in talks with Apple to make Apple TV one of the launch partners for its highly anticipated streaming service when it debuts next month. HBO and streaming partner Major League Baseball Advanced Media are working to have the standalone service, called “HBO Now,” ready […]

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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, […]

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Verizon allows for partial removal of UIDH “perma-cookie”, leaves some elements behind

This is the kind of thing that makes you wish your wireless carrier was humanoid, anthropomorphic and had a face you could punch at your leisure. Despite criticisms and public outcry, Verizon isn’t giving up on its UIDH “perma-cookie” advertising program—but the company will give subscribers a larger say in the matter. Verizon customers will […]

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The best ways to watch the Super Bowl on your Mac/iOS device

If you’re looking for ways to watch the Super Bowl come Sunday, Apple’s got you covered. Just like other networks that have offered a free live stream of the Super Bowl in previous years, in 2015 NBC will make the game available through its NBC Sports website and mobile app. Still, we’ve got other ways […]