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News Google Pixel Tag Leak Reveals an AirTag Rival for Android

A leaked Google Pixel Tag points to a first-party tracker built around Android’s Find Hub network, but important questions about price, precision finding and compatibility remain unanswered.

5G FCC Clears 160 MHz of Upper C-Band for a 2027 Wireless Auction

The FCC’s Upper C-band plan could add meaningful 5G capacity, but new service is years away and depends on aircraft upgrades and satellite relocation.

News Cell Phone News Weekly Summary: Spectrum, Speed and Reliability Take Center Stage

The FCC opened more mid-band spectrum for auction, nationwide speeds climbed, a major outage tested T-Mobile, and smaller carriers strengthened their case on price.

5G U.S. Mobile Speeds Reach 334 Mbps as Carrier Rankings Tighten

RootMetrics testing shows sharply faster U.S. mobile downloads, but consumers still need local coverage tests before changing carriers or MVNOs.

Phones iOS 26.6 Brings a Major Security Cleanup to iPhone 11 and Newer

Apple’s iOS 26.6 fixes dozens of security flaws across WebKit, the kernel, Wi-Fi, Siri and image processing, giving owners of supported iPhones a reason to update without rushing into a hardware upgrade.

Phones Pixel 11 Leak Points to 256GB Floor and Higher Entry Prices

Leaked Pixel 11 listings suggest Google will eliminate the 128GB option, raising the cheapest way into its flagship line even as buyers receive more storage.

MVNOs Big Three Carriers Reject Satellite MVNO Deals

AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon say satellite connectivity should supplement their networks, closing off a potential shortcut for a nationwide Starlink wireless service.

5G AT&T and Ericsson Turn Ordinary 5G Towers Into Drone Sensors

AT&T and Ericsson are testing whether existing 5G infrastructure can detect drones, pointing to a new network role that could influence coverage investment, security policy, and wireless costs.

AT&T AT&T's Unlimited Day Pass Turns the iPad Into a $3 Anywhere Device

AT&T's new Unlimited Day Pass gives eligible iPad users 24 hours of unlimited data for $3 flat — no contract, no subscription, no credit check.

Coverage T-Mobile's Big-Event Network Push Says a Lot About How You Should Pick a Plan

T-Mobile touts massive temporary network builds for major U.S. events. Here's what that capacity story means when you're choosing a carrier and plan.

Deals July Phone Deals Look Generous Until You Read the Trade-In Fine Print

July's phone deals promise big savings, but trade-in requirements and line restrictions decide who actually gets them. Here's what to watch.

Devices Samsung's New Galaxy Foldables Land at T-Mobile, and the Deal Math Deserves a Close Look

T-Mobile is pushing Samsung's new Galaxy foldables with aggressive offers. Here's how the carrier deal math actually shakes out for buyers.