Neowin News Feed for: Cellular

Google Fi Wireless expands premium Wi-Fi support, improves audio calls, and other features

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:18:01 +0000

Google Fi is getting some new features as part of its latest updates. For starters, its premium Wi-Fi support for Pixel phones is coming to more places. Read more...

Microsoft is killing off the Mobile Plans app in Windows

Usama Jawad — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:36:02 +0000

Microsoft has decided to kill off the Mobile Plans app in Windows, and revealed plans to migrate the process to the web, while integrating with the Windows 11 Settings app. Read more...

Apple could introduce cellular support to Vision Pro successors

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 07:08:01 +0000

Apple is rumored to introduce cellular connectivity inside headsets, including future versions of Vision Pro. Read more...

T-Mobile could be profiling your personal data, here's how you can opt out of it

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:16:02 +0000

T-Mobile has silently introduced a new profiling toggle which is spotted to be turned on by default. It allows the carrier to collect personal data to better predict user behavior. Read more...

Google and AT&T invest in beating Starlink in satellite-to-smartphone technology

Martin Hodás — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:56:01 +0000

SpaceX is not the only company trying to enable regular phones to connect directly via satellites. Major U.S. tech and telecom companies now invest in Starlink competitor with the same technology. Read more...

SpaceX and T-Mobile plan “truly universal cellular connectivity”

Paul Hill — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:10:01 +0000

SpaceX and T-Mobile have announced the Coverage Above and Beyond initiative to bring cellular connectivity to the continental U.S., Hawaii, parts of Alaska, Puerto Rico, and territorial waters. Read more...

AT&T and Verizon to lower 5G signals to reduce potential interference with aircraft

Kaarthic Vydya — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:26:01 +0000

Though AT&T and Verizon argue there is no evidence of 5G signals interference with aircraft devices, they have taken steps to minimize the potential impact even as FAA conducts risk assessment. Read more...

Amazon has Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) on sale for just £179.95

Steven Parker — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:32:01 +0000

Although the Series 3 launched back in 2017, they still hold up today and with cellular connectivity included with today's discounted deal at Amazon, it's a cheap entry into the Apple ecosystem. Read more...

Apple is increasing cellular download limits to 200MB

Rich Woods — Fri, 31 May 2019 18:52:01 +0000

Apple has quietly increased the size limit for apps downloaded over a cellular connection on iOS. You'll now be able to download a 200MB app without being connected to a Wi-Fi network. Read more...

Sprint will once again offer its Kickstart plan with unlimited everything for $25 a month

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:24:01 +0000

Sprint is looking to gain the attention of consumers once again by offering its Kickstart plan for a limited time that will include unlimited talk, text, and data, for just $25 a month. Read more...

Huawei releases new 5G-capable LampSite cell product

Paul Hill — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 01:36:01 +0000

Huawei has announced the availability of the Huawei 5G LampSite. The new device will allow shopping centres, airports, and other public areas to easily deploy 5G for customers when it's available. Read more...

Renewed calls for better mobile and broadband in the UK

Paul Hill — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 10:26:01 +0000

Lord Adonis, head of the National Infrastructure Commission, has written to Ofcom saying that more needs to be done to make mobile coverage better and to improve the situation around broadband speeds. Read more...

T-Mobile shares massive list so customers can check its LTE-A coverage

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 01:28:01 +0000

While there is a general coverage map on most carriers' websites, T-Mobile has taken things a bit further by releasing a list that shows what areas will be covered with its LTE-A service. Read more...

Microsoft's Surface Pro LTE: Everything you need to know

Rich Woods — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:00:01 +0000

While the cellular variant of Microsoft's Surface Pro has been promised since the product was announced, little is known about it. But while you might have questions about it, we have answers. Read more...

Want the Apple Watch's LTE option? That will be $10 a month

John Keefer — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:10:01 +0000

Apple made a bit of a splash with its Apple Watch Series 3's cellular option yesterday. But you will still need to connect it to your cellular plan to get calls, even without a new phone number. Read more...

New leak exposes Apple Watch with cellular support and new colours

Paul Hill — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 04:30:01 +0000

iOS 11 recently leaked online and the new Watch app appears to show off the new Series 3 Apple Watch. It looks as though it will ship with cellular connectivity so you can de-tether it from a phone. Read more...

Virgin Mobile throws open its Inner Circle deal to BYO iPhone customers

Boyd Chan — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 09:26:01 +0000

Mere months after deciding to become an iPhone-only carrier, Virgin Mobile is now allowing new customers who bring their own iPhones to snap up 12 months of unlimited talk, text, and data for just $1. Read more...

Apple reportedly ready to launch LTE-only, standalone Apple Watch Series 3

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 07:56:01 +0000

Apple will unveil a new Watch wearable at its September iPhone event. The new device will feature LTE connectivity and be able to make calls and stream music independent of an iPhone connection. Read more...

T-Mobile rolls out LTE-U in six cities, offering more capacity and faster speeds

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:00:01 +0000

T-Mobile has been on a roll these past few years, offering incentives and better service. Today, the firm announced that it would be rolling out LTE-U to several cities - providing faster speeds. Read more...

AT&T to also offer unlimited data plan, starting at $100 per month

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:34:01 +0000

Following in the footsteps of Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile, AT&T has also decided to start offering its users unlimited data for $100 per month - unfortunately, with no tethering. Read more...

Sprint's new five line deal for $90 is great... for the first year

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:32:01 +0000

If you were looking for an incredible wireless deal, Sprint has unleashed its new unlimited plan of five lines for $90. While it's an amazing offer, there is one big catch to look out for. Read more...

AT&T killed its 2G service two weeks ago

Michael Firth — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:30:01 +0000

AT&T announced just yesterday that it shut down its 2G network on the 1st January. A move which had been announced 4 years ago, it paves the way for the LTE to 5G transition when it arrives. Read more...

Entry-level 32GB iPhone 7 nearly eight times slower than other models

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:12:01 +0000

Apple's new generation of iPhones has some particular quirks discovered by testers. Some phone models are significantly slower than others, while others suffer from very poor connectivity. Read more...

Apple investigating iPhone 7 bug resulting in 'No Service' when Airplane Mode is turned off

Andy Weir — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 20:30:01 +0000

Along with 'hissing' noises, and problems with the new Lightning headsets, some iPhone 7 and 7 Plus owners are also reporting issues reconnecting to cellular service after switching off Airplane Mode. Read more...

Apple reportedly having trouble bringing cellular connectivity to the Watch

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:10:01 +0000

Apple is hitting technological roadblocks in its quest to divorce the Watch from the iPhone. Unfortunately, large amount of power needed for cellular connections is proving too much for the Watch. Read more...

Verizon partners with other companies for '5G' development in U.S.

Chris Schroeder — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:18:01 +0000

Along with a few partnering companies, Verizon is working on the next generation of radio technology that will bring about the 5G standard to the U.S., with field testing slated for 2016. Read more...

Google launches "Project Fi", its own wireless cell service

Chris Dupres — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:28:01 +0000

Google has finally unveiled their rumoured wireless network, dubbing it "Project Fi" and revealing a novel pricing structure. There are, however, some strict limitations as of now. Read more...

AT&T and Verizon joining forces to launch HD Voice call feature

Chris Schroeder — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 07:26:01 +0000

The two biggest cellular providers in the United States are working together to bring a better voice call feature to cellular handsets that can access LTE networks in 2015. Read more...

President to sign bill into law that legalizes cell phone unlocking

Brockman Davis — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 04:42:32 +0000

Due to backlash, Congress has passed a bill that will legalize unlocking handsets. The President is expected to sign this bill into law, which will reinstate choice in cellular providers. Read more...

Job cuts result in 250 fewer employees at BlackBerry

Paul Ferson — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:23:16 +0000

In what has been officially described as 'company scaling', BlackBerry has further reduced the number of employees at its product testing unit in the corporate Washington headquarters. Read more...

Facebook seemingly coming to Android home screens

Paul Ferson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:53:21 +0000

Facebook has been mentioning quite a bit about its "new home on Android" lately. It seems their new home could also be your home-screen, linking your Android phone and profile even more closely. Read more...

iFixit takes to BlackBerry's Z10, stripping it to the motherboard

Paul Ferson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:20:02 +0000

iFixit has taken to BlackBerry's flagship Z10 smartphone, showing how you too can do the same with your phone if you need to repair it. How well does the Z10 stack up in regards to repairs? Read more...

HTC's 8X could be $79 through Best Buy

Paul Ferson — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:32:44 +0000

It's not often you come across a brand new phone for good money, but HTC's 8X handsets could be as little as $79 through Best Buy and eBay (excluding the contract), which we'll admit is enticing. Read more...

Leaked T-Mobile roadmap dates HTC 8X and Dell BMW release

Paul Ferson — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:59:16 +0000

A leaked roadmap originating from T-Mobile has given us a potential release date for the HTC 8X, as well as a previously unheard of device identified as the "Dell BMW"; any idea what that could be? Read more...

Bell Mobility releasing two WP8 phones, no Lumia 920

Paul Ferson — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:51:32 +0000

A cordial email between a customer and Bell Mobile's president yielded information. The Canadian carrier isn't packing the 920, but will bring two "leading manufacturers" - likely Samsung and HTC. Read more...

AT&T: All computing devices should have cellular wireless

John Callaham — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:08:19 +0000

An executive at AT&T believes that all computing devices should not be limited to just having Wi-Fi connections but should also all have some kind of cellular wireless technology as well. Read more...

Paul's Top 5 Favorite Looking Smartphones

Paul Ferson — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:12:12 +0000

Paul takes a look at five of his favorite looking smartphones of the past few years, picking out phones he appreciates the design style of. Some you may never have expected to see listed! Read more...

Britons spend more than six billion on phone contracts annually

Paul Ferson — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:20:57 +0000

A new study suggests that British people spend more than six billion pounds annually on phone contracts, with more than two-thirds of that being spent on overpriced contracts. Read more...

Fleksy aims to make iOS usable for the visually impaired

Paul Ferson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 03:14:35 +0000

As the number of phones with touch screens increases the issue of usability for the visually impaired. A new application called Fleksy is intended to help reduce that problem, improving accessibility. Read more...

Apple changes iPad branding to Wi-Fi + Cellular

John Callaham — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:29:52 +0000

After complaints from other countries that the new iPad could not connect at 4G LTE speeds, Apple has apparently rebranded the iPad on its store as Wi-Fi + Cellular. Read more...