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Adios to Microsoft’s Cortana on Android and iOS

Tim April 2, 2021 8

Microsoft has been telling folks for some time that Cortana would be going away on Android devices. This week, it finally happened and thankfully it doesn't seem like anyone was effected or even noticed. Cortana was Microsoft's own little Siri/Google Assistant...

Sony Xperia Announcement Scheduled for April 14

Tim April 1, 2021 18

Sony has updated its banner on YouTube, and wouldn't you know, there's an Xperia announcement on the way! According to the banner, we're looking at an announcement date of April 14 at 16:30 JST. For us in the US, that's bad news. That time equates to 3:30am on...

LG to Exit Smartphone Business, Announcement Expected April 5

Tim April 1, 2021 40

It's unofficially official, LG is exiting the smartphone market. After attempts to sell the money losing mobile business to a few potential buyers were unsuccessful, a decision has reportedly been reached that LG Mobile will shut down. An announcement is...

Google Maps is Getting Some Sweet New Features in 2021

Tim March 31, 2021 10

Google posted up a big overview of what's coming to Google Maps later this year. There's no solid timeline available for most of them, but they're coming and they're powered by artificial intelligence. Get pumped about it. You may have already heard about Live...

Verizon Offering New, Existing Customers Up to $1,000 for Broken Phone Trade-Ins

Tim March 31, 2021 8

Typically, broken phones aren't worth much. However, starting April 1 and only lasting a very limited time, Verizon is offering folks up to $1,000 for their busted devices, whether you're a new or existing customer, so long as that money go towards the...

Ding Dong: New Nest Hello Video Doorbell Inbound?

Tim March 31, 2021 8

Following news from the FCC that a mystery “Wireless Streaming Device” from Google is on the way, it's looking likely that we can soon expect a follow-up to the original Nest Hello video doorbell. That device has been on sale since early 2018, so if you ask me...

Utah Launching Mobile Driver’s License Pilot This Summer

Tim March 31, 2021 16

They may have weak beer, but Utah appears to be ahead of the curve regarding mobile/digital driver's licenses (mDLs). Announced this week, a pilot program is launching this summer that will allow people to use their mobile phones as their driver's license. No...

T-Mobile Customers, Claim Your Free Season of MLB TV Today!

Tim March 30, 2021 3

Baseball's back, folks! Starting today and through April 6, you can claim a free season of MLB TV if you're a T-Mobile customer, Sprint customer, or Metro by T-Mobile customer. Basically, if you give T-Mobile money each month, you're eligible! T-Mobile has...