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AT&T to initiate robocall blocking service for existing customers “in the coming months”

Because fewer robocalls are a good thing. AT&T has announced that robocalls will automatically be blocked by default for existing customers “in the coming months.” The wireless carriers has offered this service to new customers for some time, and will be migrating it to existing customers. The company stated that its Call Protect service does […]

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Rumor: Apple may be working on a next-gen iPad with folding screen, 5G networking

This could be interesting. As of the start of 2019, a slew of foldable screen products had hit the markets, albeit the Samsung Galaxy Fold was waylaid due to display durability issues noted by reviewers. This, in turn, indefinitely delayed the launch of the product. The rumor mill, via a source at IHS Markit, currently […]

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02 offers Apple Watch Series 4 LTE with contract, becomes third UK carrier to do so

If you live in the UK, you’re going to like this. Wireless carrier 02 began offering the Apple Watch Series 4 LTE on Friday, becoming the third UK carrier to do so. 02 is offering both the 40mm and 44mm models with a Sport Band. There are also offering Nike, Sports Loop, and Stainless Steel options. […]

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Rumor: Apple reportedly looking to acquire key component of Intel’s modem business

Apple is rumored to be in talks to buy a key section of Intel’s modem business, a division that was effectively shut down after Apple and Qualcomm settled their worldwide legal dispute in April. Per sources close to the story, it’s been said that Apple is looking to procure Intel’s German operation, which serves as […]

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T-Mobile’s first New York-based 5G test hits 493 Mbps

This is pretty impressive. During the first T-Mobile 5G test in New York City, the service achieved a score of 493 Mbps via a Verizon phone. T-Mobile’s achievement is more significant given that the carrier is currently using much less spectrum than Verizon. Allnet Insights stated that T-Mobile is using 80MHz of spectrum in New […]