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Pixel 3a Officially Gains Dual SIM Dual Standby Support

Kellen September 3, 2019

The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL just picked up Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) support, likely thanks to Android 10. The option, which I don't believe was available until the phones are updated to Android 10, lets you keep both an eSIM and a physical SIM card active...

Verizon Stops SIM Locking Pixel 3 and 3 XL for Now

Kellen October 19, 2018

The SIM locking of Verizon Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL saga will be no more. Verizon reached out to us this afternoon to update us on the situation, telling us that they have temporarily removed the lock on devices, including those sold at Best Buy stores. To back...

Verizon Pixel 3 Units Have to be Activated on Verizon First Before Heading to Another Carrier (Updated)

Kellen October 18, 2018

Thought about heading into Best Buy to buy a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL and then slapping a SIM card in from T-Mobile? You can't, even with the phones being capable of working on almost any network. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL sold as "Verizon" models are SIM locked...

Verizon was Supposed to Start SIM Locking Phones by Now (Updated)

Kellen September 6, 2018

Verizon shared plans back in February for a future change that involved SIM locking of their phones. The news made headlines because for one, Verizon doesn't lock their phones and hasn't for years (unlike other carriers), but it also was a significant change...

Verizon Starts SIM Locking Phones Because They Care About Theft, Not FCC Rules (Updated)

Kellen February 12, 2018 55

Jesus, Monday, can we chill already? Verizon is going to start SIM locking the phones you buy from them. That's significant for a number of reasons, but the most important is over the fact that they aren't actually allowed to do that, thanks to a deal in place...

Inserting SIM and MicroSD Card in Your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge

Kellen March 2, 2016 66

With the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung brought back the microSD card slot to much delight. While they may have skipped on Android 6.0's Adoptable Storage, there may not be that big of an issue, because they are still allowing you to move apps over to...

Video: SIM Swapping on the Moto X Pure Edition

Kellen September 10, 2015 85

How easy is it to get your new Moto X Pure Edition up and running on your carrier of choice? As easy as swapping in a nano SIM from that carrier. Have activated service on AT&T? Just put your SIM in. Same thing with Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, or a variety...

Where is the Moto X Pure Edition SD Card Slot? In the SIM Tray.

Kellen September 10, 2015 36

One of the most important features of the Moto X Pure Edition for many is the inclusion of a microSD card slot by Motorola. I wouldn't be shocked if a majority of buyers went for the $399 16GB model since you can slap in a 128GB microSD card and have all of...