Verizon has countered a recent offer from T-Mobile subsidiary Mint Mobile with its own promotional campaign that apparently comes with a 5-year price guarantee. Anyone using T-Mobile’s postpaid service in the United States is being tempted to switch to Verizon’s Visible service in exchange for a lower per-line fee of $15/month. The offer includes taxes and fees and comes with a supposed 5-year price guarantee, but you must bring your own device and commit to an entire year of service. In comparison, Mint is offering $15/month (taxes and fees excluded) with free lines in a time-limited three-month promotional campaign. The campaign is aimed squarely at AT&T and Verizon switchers who bring their own devices and port their numbers over to Mint.

Verizon Goes After T-Mobile Customers With $15/Month Unlimited Data

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The Google Pixel 9 series now offers satellite connectivity through partnerships with Garmin and Skylo. Verizon, too, will soon offer Emergency SOS service using Skylo, starting with Pixel 9, before expanding to the Galaxy S25 series next year. Verizon's service will reportedly be free, regardless of your price plan. Google's...

Verizon's getting into the satellite internet game with emergency SOS service this fall

Verizon has another satellite partner as it looks to fill in the gaps for its Earth-based wireless service. On Wednesday the carrier announced that it has reached a deal with satellite company Skylo to use its network of satellites to provide texting services for Android phones on its network in areas that don't have its regular cellular connectivity.

Verizon Teams With Skylo to Offer Satellite Coverage to Android Phones

Hurricanes, tropical storms and even severe thunderstorms can lead to power outages. You know the drill. (But if you don't, here's our guide to preparing for power outages.) Hopefully, you'll have planned ahead and made sure your electronics and portable chargers were charged. You'll then unplug any unnecessary appliances or...

How to get internet access even when a storm knocks out power (and Wi-Fi) at home

Following Apple, Verizon is preparing to offer its own satellite-based messaging service so customers can reach emergency services when in cellular dead zones. “Starting this fall, customers on qualifying smartphones have access to emergency messaging and location sharing in the limited cases when a terrestrial cellular network is not available,” the carrier announced on Wednesday.

Verizon to Offer Satellite-Based Emergency Messaging This Fall

Google has a post up on its security blog that is half advertisement and half PSA-style announcement for Android users: go into your settings and turn off the "Allow 2G" toggle. This option, added in Android 12 back in 2021, does exactly what it sounds like: it turns off support for 2G cellular networking. Why would you want to do that? Because attackers are using the insecure 2G protocol to spoof phone numbers and send SMS spam.

Google Sounds Urgent Warning To Kill This Setting On Your Android Phone

Imagine you’re heading out on a late summer road trip to see family or visit one of our nation’s beautiful state parks. You’ll probably take a direct route, which may mean paying tolls along the way. After your trip, you get a text message from an unrecognized number asking you to “click here” to pay overdue toll charges and avoid late fees.

If You Get This Text Message, It’s Probably a Scam

Your iPhone is already filled with amazing and useful features that help you in your everyday life, and Apple is constantly adding new features with every major software update. One of these new features is coming to the Phone app. When iOS 18 arrives, you’ll be able to record phone...

You Should Know How to Record a Phone Call on Your iPhone

Supplemental Security Income payments went out in the beginning of August, but recipients are getting another check this week. The payment schedule can change month to month depending on what day a month starts on. Below, we'll lay out the payment schedule and explain why two checks are being sent this month, and what that means for September. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

SSI Beneficiaries Are Getting Another Check This Week; Here's When

Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for...

Wi-Fi problems? How to add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable

Iron is a powerful mineral with a big job to do in keeping us healthy. Specifically, iron is needed to make hemoglobin, a red blood cell protein that transfers oxygen to the rest of the body. So being low in iron, or having iron-deficiency anemia, often causes symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, brittle nails and more.

Best Iron Supplements of 2024

Credit cards can be a valuable tool for financing purchases, earning rewards and potentially earning a welcome bonus. But credit cards aren’t for every type of purchase. The fees and interest you’ll incur with some purchases can offset the benefits you’d earn with a card, so it’s important to understand how a purchase could affect your finances before you pull out the plastic.

Don’t Put These Expenses on Your Credit Card -- Here’s Why

With three payments out, August's last Social Security Disability Insurance checks will arrive this week for recipients. When exactly your check should arrive depends on your birthday or how long you've been receiving Social Security benefits. If you're unsure when you'll get your SSDI check, we'll break down the payment schedule for you and fill you in on how the date is determined by the Social Security Administration.

The Last Round of SSDI Payments Is Coming: Here's When to Expect It

Labor Day traditionally means an end to summer and the many barbecues and cookouts that break up its oppressively hot doldrums. But a trusty grill is made to be used all year long, so now's the time to pick one up for a song and savor seared steaks and the best burgers. The holiday weekend itself is almost here, and retailers are slashing prices on every size and kind of grill you can shake your tongs at.

Best Labor Day Grill Sales: Outdoor Tools From Top Brands for Nearly Every Budget

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GOOGLE has unexpectedly revealed when Android 15 – its biggest software update of the year – will be rolled out to phones. Dozens of devices are expected to receive the update this autumn – you can find out if your phone is eligible here. Android 15 is set to bring 12 new features, as well […]

Google lets slip when free Android 15 upgrade is coming for phones with battery boost & ‘private space’ for secret apps

Labor Day weekend is only days away and the deals are already here in full swing. You can save upwards of hundreds of dollars on a variety of products ranging from high-tech TVs to an already budget-friendly coffee maker. Labor Day sales also include deals on your favorite brands like Apple, Samsung and more -- especially here at Walmart. We will keep this list updated through the holiday weekend and beyond to let you know all the best Labor Day deals that drop.

Walmart Labor Day Sale: Check Out the Top 30 Hottest Early Deals Right Now

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

There are many reasons for wanting to print out a text message. Maybe someone sent you some exciting news via SMS, and you’d like to print it out and pin it on your bulletin board. Or, maybe someone has sent you directions on how to do something or how to get somewhere, and you want to have it for fast reference. Of course, there could also be times when you’re saving a text as documentation of a conversation or agreement that went awry, and you need it as proof to protect yourself.

How to print, save, and send Android text messages

Even though we're still days away from the official start to Labor Day weekend, there are already sales in full swing. This includes a number of major retailers, like this sale from Home Depot. You can score savings in just about every category like tools, furniture, outdoor finds and much more. We'll continue to update this page leading up to and through the Labor Day weekend with all the hottest finds. Be sure to keep tabs on this page so you stay informed on the best deals going on at Home Depot.

Home Depot Labor Day Sale: Tons of Early Discounts Ahead of This Holiday Weekend

Apple is holding an event on Mon. Sept. 9 where we expect to see the new iPhone 16 lineup announced, including the iPhone 16 Plus. But the iPhone 16 Plus could be the last of its kind, if analyst predictions turn out to be correct. Apple is reportedly planning to...

Yep, the iPhone 16 Plus May Be Apple's Last Big Non-Pro Model. Here's Why

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Stop Piling Up Roaming Charges on Your Phone When You Travel. Here's How

Traveling today is a lot easier thanks to the tech tools in our pockets. Anyone can download a few smartphone apps (many of them free) to...

Stop Piling Up Roaming Charges on Your Phone When You Travel. Here's How

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