Google is updating its Play Store for Android with a new Kids tab, highlighting “‘Teacher approved’ apps that are both enriching and entertaining”. The Kids tab lets you filter by age group. Each “Teacher approved” app has been reviewed by academic experts and teachers and meets Google’s quality standards. A new section on the app’s […]
Verizon is offering a new wrist-worn connected device for seniors called the Care Smart Watch. The watch includes voice calling and texting features, and can read text messages aloud. The wearer can make calls and send simple text messages, including calling for help in an emergency. It also includes timed reminders, for things like medication, and […]
Apple is collecting information on COVID-19 testing locations to add to its Maps app. Apple is collecting information such as testing hours, whether a referral or appointment is required, and location type, such as drive-through.
AT&T is offering three months of free service for nurses and physicians who are new or existing AT&T customers on a FirstNet Mobile – Responder plan. The company is also offering a $200 activation credit when purchasing a new smartphone on a 30-month installment plan. AT&T FirstNet is a portion of AT&T’s network reserved for first responders, […]
Apr 15 2020 | Posted in
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T-Mobile is offering most customers with two or more voice lines free access to Quibi, the new mobile-only premium video streaming service. Eligible customers get a full year of Quibi free, and can continue receiving free access after that if they opt out of T-Mobile’s free Netflix offer. Quibi is normally $5/month, or $8/month without ads. T-Mobile’s […]
Google has updated its Maps app with prominent filter options for restaurants offering Delivery and Takeout, to help people find and support local businesses during the pandemic. The feature is available in the Maps app for both Android and iOS
Samsung has news of new phones coming to the US in its more-affordable A-series, including one launching tomorrow for $110, and a 5G model launching this summer for $500. Galaxy A01: One of Samsung’s most affordable phones at $110. Specs include a 5.7-inch HD display, 13 megapixel main camera, depth camera, 3,000 mAh battery, fast […]
Apr 8 2020 | Posted in
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TCL has announced select launch details for its first proper lineup of TCL-branded phones: the TCL 10 5G, 10 Pro, and 10L. The 10 5G will come to a “major” US carrier “later this year.” The phones were first teased at CES in January of this year. Pricing of the 5G model in the US […]
Apr 8 2020 | Posted in
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AT&T has launched a new $15 plan, and temporarily adding 10 GB of data to existing plans. The same offering is being made available under both of the company’s prepaid brands: AT&T Prepaid and Cricket. The new $15/month comes with 2 GB of data and unlimited talk and text. It will only be available for […]
Mar 28 2020 | Posted in
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Instagram has just launched Co-Watching – a new feature that “allows you to view Instagram posts together with your friends over video chat. You can start a video chat by tapping the video chat icon in the Direct inbox or in an existing Direct thread, then view saved, liked and suggested photos/videos by tapping the […]