November 2026 cell phone news

Phones Some Pixel, Galaxy Owners Report Android Auto Call Loop; No Fix Yet

Some Pixel and Galaxy owners report Android Auto shows the right contact, then keeps asking whom to call. Google and Samsung haven't confirmed a bug or fix.

Carriers T-Mobile T-Mix Is Live: $55-$95, but Pick Costs Aren't Published

T-Mobile's T-Mix plans are live at $55–$95 for one line with AutoPay, with 1–3 Picks per line. Its pages don't say how many Picks each benefit costs.

Carriers FCC Votes 3-0 to Propose 13 Satellite-Phone Bands; Rules Not Final

The FCC voted 3-0 to propose 13 satellite-to-phone bands, up from five, and looser leasing rules. Nothing changes on phones or bills yet, and no date is set.

Phones Apple Can't Predict End to Duo Shortage; Nov. 2 Orders: January

Apple's CEO says the company can't predict when iPhone Duo supply will meet demand. Nov. 2 orders showed January delivery, a snapshot that can vary.

Deals Visible's iPhone 18 Pro Deal Is Gone; AT&T, T-Mobile Credits Remain

Visible's iPhone 18 Pro offer is off its deals page as of Nov. 1. AT&T and T-Mobile still list up to $1,200 in credits over 36 months, with conditions.

Phones Apple Acknowledges iPhone Duo Display Issue; Fold Tests Disagree

Apple says a 'small number' of iPhone Duo units have an inner-display issue and points owners to AppleCare. Two fold tests reached very different results.

Phones iOS 27.2's Siri Tools Need a 15 Pro or Newer; Fixes for iPhone 11+

Apple released iOS 27.2 on Oct. 26. Its Siri context features need an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max or 16 and later; security fixes cover iPhone 11 and up.