Verizon Message+ is Shutting Down
Verizon has had a text message app called Verizon Messages, that everyone referred to as Verizon Message+, for at least 8 years. The app isn’t something I ever considered using, as it has always been a bit behind in terms of UI trends, but it h.....»»
WhatsApp is down globally
Meta's chat app WhatsApp is down for users across the globe. Numerous users on Twitter have complained that they cannot access the service. For us at Mashable, WhatsApp isn't working either; the app displays an error message saying "Connecting to Wha.....»»
Verizon Updates Prepaid Plans by Lowering Prices
Rarely do we see a US wireless carrier lower costs on a set of plans while adding features, but Verizon has done that today with their prepaid line-up. Starting today, Verizon has trimmed its prepaid plan selection down to just three options, all of.....»»
Google testing out new delivered/read indicators for Messages
It looks like Google is testing out a potentially new way of showing when a message sent in Google Messages has been delivered and/or read. The post Google testing out new delivered/read indicators for Messages first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Is 5G dangerous for airplanes? Here’s what pilots and the FAA say
After months of wrangling with the aviation industry, AT&T and Verizon rolled out their C-Band 5G spectrum this year, but have they taken enough precautions?.....»»
McLaren"s F1 Cars Now Have Sponsor Stickers That Work Like Kindle Displays
The display tech will allow McLaren to rotate the brand insignia and ad message without having to apply and remove stickers from cars on the circuit. The display tec.....»»
Verizon announces new, cheaper prepaid plans
If you think that a prepaid plan is enough for your needs, then you might want to check out some of Verizon’s new prepaid plans which are cheaper than before. The post Verizon announces new, cheaper prepaid plans first appeared on Phandroid......»»
iDealwine suffers a data breach
Popular international fine wine online retailer iDealwine has suffered a data breach during the past weekend, and has yet to reveal the number of customers affected. Its e-shop is still offline, showing a brief explanatory message, and the firm has i.....»»
Forget Verizon and AT&T — why you should build your own cell network
The company Ukamak is launching a crowdfunding campaign that’s intended to let you be your own cell carrier. And you may actually want to use it......»»
What Apple Users Should Do If They Encounter The iPhone 14 "SIM Not Supported" Bug
It seems the iPhone 14 is the subject of another bug, this one with an annoying message — and potentially even more annoying fix — involving the SIM card. It see.....»»
Verizon launching enhanced spam filter with category labels [New labels and neighborhood spoofing detection]
Verizon is out with an update for its Call Filter and Call Filter Plus system that automatically labels and fights spam/robocalls and spam texts. The carrier’s customers are starting to see category labels like “Healthcare,” “Public Service,.....»»
T-Mobile keeps lead for mobile performance; Spectrum wins fastest broadband in Ookla report
Ookla has released its fall report for US mobile and fixed broadband Internet speeds. Continuing its lead in mobile performance, T-Mobile had download speeds almost 2x faster than AT&T and Verizon, plus the strongest consistency and 5G availability......»»
It’s late 2022, and Verizon and AT&T still can’t beat T-Mobile’s 5G network
Even though its rivals are rolling out faster C-band spectrum, T-Mobile still holds a commanding lead in nationwide performance......»»
WhatsApp will show “Edit” label on messages that were edited
WhatsApp is now testing out a new label that will indicate when a message has been edited by the sender. The post WhatsApp will show “Edit” label on messages that were edited first appeared on Phandroid. One of the features of WhatsApp.....»»
Square Enix is Shutting Down its FF7 Battle Royale Game
Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 spin-off closes down next year. The post Square Enix is Shutting Down its FF7 Battle Royale Game first appeared on Phandroid. Battle royale games on smartphones are all over the place these days, and save for a.....»»
Weakness in Microsoft Office 365 Message Encryption could expose email contents
WithSecure researchers are warning organizations of a security weakness in Microsoft Office 365 Message Encryption (OME) that could be exploited by attackers to obtain sensitive information. OME, which is used by organizations to send encrypted email.....»»
Sign up for Verizon Fios internet, free Echo Show plus $300 off a soundbar
For a limited time, get a free Amazon Echo Show and $300 for the Stream TV Soundbar when signing up for Verizon's Fios gigabit service......»»
Final Fantasy VII’s mobile battle royale game is shutting down
After a little more than a year, Square Enix has announced that its Final Fantasy VII battle royale game will be shutting down in the next three months......»»
How to fix the "Apple Card can not be used" error in Wallet
While it's not clear why, some Apple Card users may not be able to use their card in Wallet. Here's how to fix it.Apple CardThe company's System Status page says that some users may see a message in the Wallet app that an Apple Card can't be used. Th.....»»
Here’s how 5G C-band deployment has changed Verizon and AT&T performance
After deploying a round of C-band 5G coverage at the beginning of the year, AT&T and Verizon have continued those efforts across 2022 as they look to catch up with T-Mobile. Now a new report from Opensignal shows how much of a difference the new mi.....»»
After fight vs. FAA, Verizon’s and AT&T’s new spectrum is boosting 5G speeds
OpenSignal tests show C-band's impact on 5G download speeds. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images /) With AT&T's and Verizon's 5G battle against the aviation industry mostly behind them, the carriers have significantly.....»»