Todd R. Weiss

Samsung is now taking preorders on unlocked versions of its flagship Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones, which will allow buyers to use the handsets on most of the GSM, CDMA or international cellular networks of their choice. In an announcement on May 9, the company said the unlocked phones can be ordered exclusively through Samsung.com, […]

Sprint has unveiled a free Magic Box device that boosts the 4G LTE cellular signals customers receive inside homes, offices and other buildings where they receive their Sprint cellular services. The Magic Box, which is a shoebox-sized, self-configuring small cell that can be placed inside a building near a window, was announced by the company […]

T-Mobile will build its upcoming 5G network across the United States by using parts of the $8 billion in low-band 600MHz spectrum it recently acquired, even as it continues to expand its existing LTE coverage. The company’s 5G strategy, which includes leveraging multiple spectrum bands to deliver nationwide mobile 5G coverage, was unveiled in an […]

Samsung has packed its latest Galaxy S8 smartphone with components costing $43.34 more than those inside its last standard flagship phone, the Galaxy S7, as it continues to add features to attract more buyers. The parts tally for the new Galaxy S8 was revealed through a recent device teardown and report by research firm IHS […]

Samsung’s latest two-in-one enterprise portable computer, the Galaxy Book 12, will be available for preorders starting April 21. The $1,429 notebook/tablet device will begin shipping on May 23 and will come with an included S Pen and a keyboard case. Samsung had not yet named the retailers where preorders will be taken by press time. […]

Sprint has updated its global roaming options for customers by now offering free basic low-speed data, free texting and 20-cent-a-minute voice calls in some 165 countries. The new services are being offered to help Sprint customers use their mobile devices in more countries with fewer hassles and worries about unexpected data and voice charges while […]

HTC is offering special spring sale pricing through April 23 for several of its latest smartphone models, including $150 off its new flagship U Ultra handset, $150 its Bolt smartphone and $300 off the HTC One A9 phone. HTC announced the price cuts for the U.S. market April 16 for U.S. consumers and are only […]

Samsung has high hopes for its upcoming new Bixby voice assistant and Apple has been planning 3D sensing capabilities for its next iPhones. However, It’s unlikely that these new features will ready when Samsung and Apple launch their new smartphone models this year. The voice assistant component of Samsung’s Bixby feature won’t work out of […]

AT&T added to its growing portfolio of wireless spectrum licenses and 5G expertise by acquiring Straight Path Communications in a deal valued at some $1.6 billion equal to $95.63 per share. The acquisition, which was unveiled by AT&T on April 10, will be subject to review by the Federal Communications Commission and is expected to […]

Apple has upgraded its Mac Pro desktop computer lineup with faster CPUs, beefier GPUs and more memory, while holding their starting prices to their existing $2,999 and $3,999 totals. The move essentially brings some of the company’s higher-end Mac Pro options down to the base models, giving buyers more features and value at the existing […]