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Free yourself! How to unlock a phone from the icy hands of your wireless carrier
Do you want to know how to unlock a phone through your carrier or a third-party service like DoctorSIM? Regardless of which way you want to go, we've compiled a list of requirements and methods for doing so.
Mobile
5G is going to cost you a few bucks more, at least on Verizon
Verizon is in the midst of a massive 5G rollout. In addition to fixed 5G service, it will also begin deploying mobile 5G in the coming months. Here's everything you need to know about Verizon's 5G network and when it will be in your town.
Mobile
5G at MWC 2019: All the major announcements from U.S. carriers
Mobile World Congress 2019 may have been the home of a number of smartphone announcements, but it's also where carriers gave updates on the rollout of their cutting-edge 5G networks. Here are all the big announcements from U.S. carriers at…
Mobile
Exclusive: Take a look at what a next-generation 5G phone will look like
With 5G phones debuting at MWC in mere days, there is discussion about whether they will be clunky bricks that die after a few hours? A reference design from Qualcomm offerrs a glimpse of the future: This is what 5G phones will look like.
Home Theater
From live VR to the stadium beer line, 5G will revolutionize how we watch sports
As 5G prepares to roll out across the U.S., nearly every experience will benefit, including sports. Instant mobile access to blazing-fast internet will change the way we experience our favorite sports, both in the stadium and at home.
Mobile
Verizon's Visible just got its cheapest phone yet: The ZTE Visible R2
There's a new mobile service provider on the block, and as it turns out, it's being backed by a player with plenty of experience. Visible is a new startup from Verizon that offers super-low-cost service that is also unlimited.
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HMD's first phone on Verizon, the Nokia 2V, costs just $70
HMD is ramping up its presence in North America for its Nokia phones, and that starts with three key carrier partnerships. The Nokia 2V is coming to Verizon, the Nokia 3.1 Plus to Cricket Wireless, and Rogers gets the Nokia 2.1.
Emerging Tech
In smart cities, 5G won’t just lessen congestion, it could save lives too
We all know 5G wireless networks are part of a smart city plan, but how will they benefit? When it comes to cars, it could help with congestion. For citizens, it could keep them safe and alive.
Mobile
OpenSignal report shows Verizon is still the best mobile network out there
OpenSignal has published its annual Mobile Network Experience report, highlighting different categories, such as download speed and upload speed, and which among the top four carriers offers the best experience in those categories.
Mobile
5G phones make a lot of promises. Here’s what to really expect
There has been a lot of marketing copy expounding the potential benefits of 5G networks, but a lot less on the practical implications of 5G smartphones. There's a reason for that.
Mobile
Verizon’s deal could get you a free iPhone XR — but there’s some fine print
Verizon launched a new deal for its smartphones aimed at encouraging customers to open a new line. If you're willing and you want two new phones, you could get a free Samsung Galaxy S9, iPhone XR, or Pixel 3.
Gaming
Verizon video game streaming service leaked, currently testing on Nvidia Shield
Verizon is currently testing a video game streaming service that is already running on the Nvidia Shield set-top box, according to The Verge. The platform, named Verizon Gaming, will also eventually launch on Android smartphones.
Digital Trends Live
Digital Trends Live: Highlights from day 2 of CES 2019 outline future of tech
In our second day of coverage for the annual tech conference in Las Vegas, Greg Nibler and Maude Garrett welcomed guests from industry leaders like Verizon, Intel, and Microsoft and we went out on the floor to discover new tech.
Mobile
BlackBerry sets own pace for 2019: Strikes Verizon deal, but no 5G phone coming
BlackBerry has struck a deal with Verizon to sell the Key2 LE phone through its Enterprise division, reigniting a successful partnership from the brand's early days. We sat down with the company to talk 5G, and what's next.
Mobile
5G won’t just bring faster phones. It will shape every type of tech it touches
Imagine playing a game on a VR headset powered entirely through your phone, or traveling in self-driving cars at 200 miles an hour. Impossible? Not with the arrival of 5G, which could make them happen.
Deals
Sign up for Verizon Fios Triple Play and get a free Amazon Echo, Prime for a year
Verizon is now offering its Fios Gigabit Connection Custom TV and Phone service with Amazon Prime tossed in. While valid, you can sign up for the company’s Triple Play package, which includes all three Fios services, for $80 per month.
Mobile
The Palm has been revived, and is now available in the U.S. and U.K.
A reboot of the classic Palm is finally here and it's tiny. It syncs to your phone and acts as a secondary device -- with a feature to help you disconnect from technology. The Palm will be available exclusively through Verizon for $350.
Mobile
Following AT&T, Sprint confirms it will carry Samsung’s 5G smartphone in 2019
It's been a long time coming but 5G smartphones are arriving sooner than you may think. One day after Samsung announced it will be launching a 5G smartphone on Verizon's network early next year, AT&T and Sprint reveal they will also do so.