July 2026 cell phone news

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.

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.

Coverage Carriers Shift From Repair to Readiness as Tropical Storm Bertha Tests Gulf Coast Networks

T-Mobile pre-stages generators and crews for Tropical Storm Bertha as carriers turn storm response into year-round emergency wireless planning.

AT&T AT&T Widens Build-A-Plan and the Bundle Math Starts to Matter

AT&T's July expansion of Build-A-Plan makes month-to-month customization broader and sweetens the case for pairing wireless with home internet.

MVNOs US Mobile and Visible Push Unlimited Pricing to a $25 Standoff

US Mobile and Visible both anchor unlimited plans at $25 a month, squeezing rivals and reshaping how budget carriers compete in mid-2026.

Verizon Visible's SWITCH26 Promo Comes With Strings Attached as Verizon Leans Into Loyalty

Visible's SWITCH26 code offers 26 months of discounts for switchers, but exclusions apply. Here's how it fits Verizon's loyalty push.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Legacy Plan Migrations Are Triggering Billing Errors

T-Mobile says some legacy plan migrations caused billing errors. Check free lines, add-ons, and per-line increases before paying.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Promotes MLB All-Star Perks and Event-Day 5G

T-Mobile promoted MLB All-Star Week perks and 5G features. Check eligibility, timing, coverage, and plan cost before switching.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Member Month Puts Perks Against the Full Plan Price

T-Mobile highlighted gas, movie, travel, and concert perks. Compare the perks against your full monthly bill before switching.

Coverage T-Mobile Expands T-Satellite Backup Messaging With Important Limits

T-Mobile is adding satellite backup messaging. Check device fit, sky view, app limits, and monthly cost before relying on it.

T-Mobile T-Life App Expansion Raises Privacy and Billing Questions

T-Mobile is expanding T-Life. Check notifications, location, privacy settings, and perk math before trusting carrier-app prompts.

Home Internet T-Mobile Gives Home Internet a Bigger Marketing Role

T-Mobile put broadband under a top marketing leader. Check price, address fit, gateway terms, and backup before dropping cable.

Privacy College Move-In Is a Good Time to Reset Location Sharing

Before college move-in, set location-sharing rules for privacy, emergencies, app settings, and bill basics.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Waives Some Charges After Typhoon Bavi

T-Mobile is waiving some Bavi-related calling, texting, and roaming charges. Check dates, brands, roaming, and your next bill.

MVNOs Visible's $20 Promotion Runs One Year With Hotspot Limits

Visible is promoting low wireless prices. Check taxes, promo length, hotspot use, and network fit before moving your number.

Travel Summer Roaming Costs Differ Sharply Across the Big Three

Traveling abroad? Compare AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile roaming rules before daily fees, cruise limits, and speed caps hit your bill.

MVNOs Xfinity Mobile Offers a Free Line for One Year

Xfinity is offering a free Mobile Select line for a year. Check internet requirements, taxes, hotspot limits, and year-two cost.

T-Mobile T-Mobile's $60 Umbro Jersey Drop Starts July 7

T-Mobile's Umbro jersey drop starts July 7. Check the $60 price, T-Life app rules, supply limits, and plan value before buying.

Verizon Verizon Simplicity Pairs a $30 Switcher Price With 10GB Hotspot

Verizon is pitching a simpler unlimited plan. Check switcher discounts, taxes, hotspot use, perks, and total monthly cost first.

Network Why Crowded Events Still Test Carrier Coverage Claims

Carriers are promoting event network readiness. Before switching, check real coverage, priority data, hotspot rules, and a backup plan.

Verizon Verizon Shine Offers 3% Back in Verizon Dollars

Verizon says Verizon Dollars can earn 3% back, but eligibility and redemption rules matter before you count it as bill savings.

T-Mobile T-Mobile Will Retire Its 2G Network on August 3, 2026

The T-Mobile 2G shutdown date is August 3, 2026. Check old phones, alarm panels, trackers, payment terminals, and other connected devices now.

MVNOs Dish Chapter 11 Filing Puts Boost Customers on Alert

Dish DBS and Dish Wireless filed Chapter 11. Boost Mobile customers should check service, autopay, financing, port info, and backups.