Neowin News Feed for: Unlocked

Galaxy S25 Slim may drop 'Slim' branding and skip availability at US carriers

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:08:01 +0000

A trusted leaker suggests that Galaxy S25 Slim may not be the actual name of the thin Galaxy S25 model, and it may skip US carriers at launch. Read more...

CPU deals: Intel Core i7-12700K is selling at 32% off today

Steven Parker — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:30:01 +0000

The 12th generation Intel i7-12700K is selling for a hefty discount on Amazon currently, cheaper than at Newegg. This CPU can take DDR4 and DDR5 memory to make your upgrade a bit less costly. Read more...

LG will not sell an unlocked variant of the Velvet in the U.S.

Abhay V — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:16:01 +0000

LG began selling the Velvet smartphone in the U.S. today through AT&T, with Verizon and T-Mobile versions due later this summer. However, the firm will not sell an unlocked version in the U.S. Read more...

Techbargains: PowerEdge T30 Server just $309, Intel Core i7-8700K only $354.99 and more

Steven Parker — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:02:01 +0000

With today's TechBargain bumper list of discount links you can get an amazing deal on a Dell PowerEdge T30 Xeon server at more than half off. There are also some great deals on TVs and more. Read more...

Huawei confirms it is not launching Mate 10 Pro via U.S. carriers

Shreyas Gandhe — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 17:30:01 +0000

Despite confirming earlier, Huawei has revealed that the Mate 10 Pro won't be coming to any U.S. carriers, but will be sold unlocked through retail channels instead, perhaps due to failed negotiation. Read more...

LG V30 now available as an unlocked variant in the United States

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 23:22:01 +0000

If you were holding out all of these months for an unlocked variant of the LG V30, your time has now arrived. The handset is now available in the United States and will cost $819.99. Read more...

Samsung's Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 arriving unlocked in the US on July 28

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 02:28:01 +0000

Samsung has announced the release of the unlocked variants of the Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 in the United States on July 28. The handsets will arrive with a different design from their EU counterparts. Read more...

Best Buy offering $200 gift card with purchase of an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 23:20:01 +0000

If you were looking for a promotion on Samsung's Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, a $200 gift card might be the perfect incentive to make that purchase. The promo applies to unlocked models at Best Buy. Read more...

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge handsets in the US now receiving Android 7.0 Nougat

Boyd Chan — Tue, 09 May 2017 10:04:01 +0000

Having trailed carrier rollouts of the OS upgrade, it appears that Android 7.0 Nougat is finally being made available to unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 handsets in the US as an over-the-air update. Read more...

Samsung's unlocked variants of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now available for pre-order

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 17:46:01 +0000

If you were holding out for the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, you're in luck, as the pre-order process for both handsets has now begun. The phones are expected to ship in May. Read more...

Unlocked Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 can now be purchased for a heavily discounted $284

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 04:04:01 +0000

A few days ago we reported on a lukewarm deal for the unlocked variant of Alcatel's Idol 4S, it now appears that something better has come along with a huge discount that sees the phone drop to $284. Read more...

Unlocked Moto Z gets discounted to $449.99 in the US

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:24:01 +0000

If you've been eyeing a chance to purchase the Moto Z, now would be the perfect time. The handset has received a deep discount on two reputable sites and might even come with some extras. Read more...

Samsung's January security patch is now rolling out to the Galaxy S6 edge+ in the EU

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:24:01 +0000

A couple weeks ago, Google announced its latest security update for Android. If you own an unlocked variant of the Galaxy S6 edge+ that was purchased in the EU, the update is now available. Read more...

Microsoft slashes $100 off unlocked Lumia 950, now available for $449

Andy Weir — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:52:01 +0000

While AT&T charges $598.99 for the Lumia 950, Microsoft has been offering the high-end Windows 10 Mobile handset for $549 unlocked - but it's now reduced its price by 22%, bringing it down to $449. Read more...

Microsoft's unlocked Lumia 640 XL is currently available with $50 off

Andy Weir — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 12:06:01 +0000

The unlocked version of the Lumia 640 XL - Microsoft's supersized lower-mid-range Windows Phone - is usually priced at $299, but it's available with $50 off its regular price until January 3. Read more...

Oppo R7 Plus updated to include 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:50:01 +0000

Oppo has updated their R7 Plus handset to offer more RAM and storage space. The new handset will launch later this month and offer 4GB and 64GB of storage. Read more...

Microsoft confirms delay to launch of unlocked Surface 3 4G LTE

Andy Weir — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 19:22:01 +0000

The Surface 3 (4G LTE) went on sale via AT&T in July - but with its promised August release date for the unlocked model having passed, Microsoft has now updated its launch plans with new dates. Read more...

Unlocked Skylake-K processors heading to laptops

Moshe Jacobs — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:22:01 +0000

At IDF 2015, Intel announced that it is expanding overclocking to laptops with its next-generation processor family, Skylake. Some manufacturers are already building prototypes to demo the new chip. Read more...

Microsoft finally starts selling Lumia 535 in the US; too little too late?

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:12:01 +0000

Despite being unveiled late last year, the Lumia 535 has only now become available in the US through official Microsoft stores. The device is a capable, affordable handset, but probably too late. Read more...

Amazon's plan to give away paid apps for free leaked

Shreyas Gandhe — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 02:52:01 +0000

According to a latest leak, Amazon is testing a new "unlocked" feature on its Appstore to give away paid apps as well as the in-app purchases in freemium apps for free on Android. Read more...

HTC One M8 gets Android 5.0 update, starting with Developer and Unlocked editions

Andy Weir — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:46:01 +0000

HTC has begun rolling out the Lollipop update to Developer and Unlocked versions of its One M8 flagship, but says that the update is still "going through the certification process" for the One M7. Read more...

Apple begins selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus SIM-free in the US, from $649

Andy Weir — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:02:01 +0000

Apple has started selling unlocked SIM-free versions of its larger iPhones in the US, with prices starting at $649 for the 16GB iPhone 6, rising to $949 for the range-topping 128GB iPhone 6 Plus. Read more...

Three UK confirms that every phone it sells is now unlocked

Andy Weir — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 04:09:42 +0000

Three UK says that every phone it sells, both on contract and PAYG, is now unlocked, rather than being restricted to its network, and existing customers can get their Three handsets unlocked free. Read more...

Apple to sell unlocked iPhones tonight in the US?

Stephen Robinson — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:42:11 +0000

Apple may start to sell unlocked iPhone 5 devices to US consumers as early as 9PM tonight according to retail sources. They also may be planning to offer the unlocked device in store. Read more...

T-Mobile tries to get more users that have unlocked iPhones

John Callaham — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:33:32 +0000

In an unusual move, T-Mobile will launch a marketing campaign later this week that is aiming to bring in people with unlocked iPhones to come and use its network. Read more...

Verizon offers an unlocked Galaxy S3... For a price

Christopher White — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:39:20 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has an unlocked bootloader on all carriers except Verizon. Today the company announced that they will sell the "Developer Edition" of the GS3 that is unlocked. Read more...

Google selling unlocked Galaxy Nexus for $399

John Callaham — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:34:47 +0000

Google is now selling an unlocked Galaxy Nexus smartphone on its web site for $399. The smartphone will work on GSM / HSPA+ 21 wireless networks such as AT&T and T-Mobile. Read more...

Unlocked iPhone 4S coming to the US in November

John Callaham — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:42:26 +0000

If you don't want to be stuck with a two year contract when you buy a new iPhone 4S, and you don't mind being stuck with a GSM phone, you can get an unlocked iPhone 4S in November. Read more...

Rumor: Unlocked iPhone coming to US Apple stores on Wednesday?

John Callaham — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:38:00 +0000

People waiting to get an iPhone that is unburdened with a specific wireless carrier in the US could soon get their wish. Venture Beat reports that the Twitter user known as "Chronic" has stated that... Read more...

Google to sell unlocked Nexus One to registered developers

Tzvi Friedman — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:56:41 +0000

After Google closed the doors on its Nexus One retail venture, the critically acclaimed but financially underwhelming phone is being resurrected phoenix-style as an unlocked handset for direct sale to registered developers, according to the... Read more...

iPhone 4 to come unlocked in Canada this Friday

Andrew Lyle — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:31:08 +0000

Apple is set to release the iPhone 4 this Friday in 17 more countries including Canada. The iPhone 4 will be available in Canada and other parts of the world unlocked for use with any... Read more...

iPhone dev team confirm 3G iPhone unlocked for all networks

Tom Warren — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:23:18 +0000

The unofficial iPhone dev team have confirmed moments ago that they have completed an iPhone 3G unlock and are currently packaging a user-friendly application with the simplicity that you see in other applications from the... Read more...

Latest iPhone firmware unlocked

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:34:45 +0000

The latest version of the firmware for Apple's iPhone has fallen to hackers less than a week after its release. Two hackers working separately have both succeeded in jailbreaking version 1.1.3 of the firmware, iPhone... Read more...

T-Mobile will sell unlocked iPhone in Germany

Steven Parker — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:11:40 +0000

T-Mobile said Wednesday that it will sell the iPhone in Germany without a contract, complying with a court injunction against it. In addition, it will unlock any phone bought since November 19 -- the date... Read more...

Apple: a Quarter Million iPhones are Unlocked

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:32:05 +0000

During Apple's fourth-quarter fiscal 2007 earnings conference call, Apple COO Tim Cook revealed that some 250,000 (18%) of all iPhones sold since the devices were released in June have been unlocked. A total of 1.4... Read more...

Apple Estimates 250,000 Unlocked iPhones

Steven Parker — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:09:01 +0000

During its quarterly earnings conference call Monday, Apple Chief Operating Officer Timothy Cook estimated that 250,000 iPhones were sold to people with the intention of unlocking them, adding that most of those sales happened after... Read more...

Dell Starts Selling Unlocked Mobile Phones

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:02:38 +0000

Dell seems just as interested as anyone else in terms of the ultra-high-end mobile phone market. The world's second largest PC-maker is using its online store to sell Nokia mobile phones which are completely unlocked,... Read more...

Athlon 64 FX chips are unlocked, but at a price

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 29 Sep 2003 09:47:12 +0000

ONE THING that should have been shouted from the rooftops at the AMD Athlon 64 launch was a simple thing about the FX line of chips, unlocking. There was precious little hard info about the... Read more...