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For a limited time, a free three months of Kindle Unlimited is up for grabs

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Prime members can currently claim three free months of Kindle Unlimited if they are not already a subscriber. Kindle Unlimited provides access to millions of titles and works on Kindle devices and the free Kindle app. The promo is part of the lead-up to this year’s Prime Big Deal Days beginning on October 7, 2025. Amazon is already baiting book lovers ahead of its October Prime Big Deal Days. Right now, members can sign up for three months of Kindle U

You have just two more days to get a year of US Mobile unlimited for less than $200

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR US Mobile is marking its one-year “Super Carrier” milestone with limited-time promotions ending September 28. Unlimited Premium costs $299 per year ($24.90/m) or $35 per month with uncapped data and 20GB international roaming, while Unlimited Starter costs $199 per year.Pixel 10 phones are discounted with annual Unlimited plans: Pixel 10 from $499, Pixel 10 Pro from $669, and Pixel 10 Pro XL from $789. If you’ve been thinking about giving a new phone

Two Verizon plans are getting some upgrades at no extra cost

Two of Verizon’s mobile plans are getting some upgrades at no additional cost. The improvements are being made to the Simple Mobile and Total Wireless plans. All five of the Simple Mobile tiers are being upgraded, while the same is true of the top two Total Wireless levels … All of the upgrades relate to international calling and data usage whilst travelling abroad. CNET has the details. Simple Mobile The $25 Unlimited plan includes 15GB of high-speed data (up from 3GB) and unlimited calling

Verizon-powered prepaid brands just got a lot more travel-friendly

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon-powered prepaid providers, Simple Mobile and Total Wireless, are introducing several travel-friendly perks across their plans. The updated plans offer new international calling, texting, and roaming benefits, and in some cases, bundled streaming services. Verizon will soon power new global connectivity options for prepaid customers of Simple Mobile and Total Wireless. Starting August 28, the two no-contract prepaid providers under Verizon’s Va

Verizon's Simple Mobile and Total Wireless Plans Expand International Features

Travel patterns are changing, with more people in the US venturing outside the country and needing to stay connected. To accommodate this surge, Verizon is boosting the international options in its prepaid Simple Mobile and Total Wireless phone brands starting Aug. 28. Most phone plans include options to call and text people in Canada and Mexico, along with some roaming options for US travelers. Depending on the plan, those options are extended to many other countries around the globe. But you

This is probably the strangest Beats collaboration in the Apple era

Disclaimer: Beats Pill speakers should not be consumed. Don’t tell that to this creature, though. Remember the Beats Pill Dude? He’s returning, at least in spirit, as a limited edition drop in select markets, starting with England next week. The Beats Pill Dude predated Apple’s purchase of Beats in 2014. That was then. This is now. Verdy mascot Vear is back as a Beats Pill speaker holder with big collectible energy. This is the version that was released in 2024: Vear is here. Designed by V

As a cell phone expert, these are the 5 cheapest carriers I recommend

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Over the last few years, I’ve tried well over a dozen phone service providers across a variety of different price points. While I regularly recommend a few carriers above the rest, what if you’re simply looking for the cheapest service you can get without sacrificing too much in terms of quality and features? The good news is that there are plenty of options out there. Below, I’ll focus on just five carriers that I feel offer a solid mix of pricing, reputation,

ChatGPT's new subscription costs less than $5, but it's not for everyone

OpenAI has begun updating its pricing page to include a new plan called 'ChatGPT Go.' It costs 399 INR (Indian Rupee) or roughly $4.55, but there’s a catch. The GPT Go plan will be limited to certain regions, likely developing countries like India. It’s unclear if OpenAI will expand the low-cost subscription to other regions, including the United States. The ChatGPT web app warns that the Go plan is "Only available in certain regions" at ₹399 INR/month, with everything in Free. But it also of

5 carriers you should sign up for instead of Verizon

Joe Maring / Android Authority If you’re a Verizon customer, chances are you probably aren’t thrilled with the current state of the carrier. We recently reported on a host of plan and price changes, none of which are positive. Verizon is eliminating loyalty discounts, increasing the price of activation fees and other bill charges, and removing Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass perks that were previously included in its plans. To put it simply, Verizon isn’t in the best position right now, and

Dropbox is shutting down its password manager next month – here are the best alternatives

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust In a nutshell: Dropbox will discontinue its password manager on October 28, permanently (and hopefully securely) deleting any credentials still stored on that date. The company recommends switching to 1Password because it supports importing data directly from Dropbox; however, other options are also worth considering. Dropbox will begin a phased winddown of its password manager next month, and data

Cricket revamps its lineup and unlike some competitors, its an improvement

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Cricket Wireless has refreshed its plan lineup with four new options starting at $30 a month, featuring lower pricing and a few other tweaks. Taxes and fees remain included in Cricket’s advertised prices, unlike some competitors. Overall, these plans appear to be an improvement, assuming network priority and other factors remain the same. This has been a big year for prepaid shakeups, with several brands refreshing their lineups, including Metro by T

Sony’s 30th Anniversary DualSense Controller is back in stock online at 10AM ET

Sony will have a “limited restock” of its 30th Anniversary DualSense Wireless Controller on the PlayStation Direct storefront . The $79.99 gamepad is available for preorder starting July 21st at 10AM ET for PlayStation Plus subscribers and on July 23rd at 10AM ET for everyone else. It will begin shipping on September 9th. If you want to order today, a PlayStation Plus Essential subscription costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year. The limited-edition PlayStation 5 controller was released last

Mint Mobile’s annual unlimited plan is now 50% off for the first year

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR For a limited time, you can get Mint Mobile’s Unlimited plan for 50% off. You’ll have to pay $180 upfront, but that works out to just $15 a month. Overall, this is a solid deal, but there are a few drawbacks, like lower network priority and no in-store customer service. Mint Mobile is known for its annual plans that offer access to T-Mobile’s network at a fraction of the price of postpaid, but its latest promotion is on a whole other level. The T-Mo

US Mobile is upgrading its Unlimited plans with uncapped data, improved roaming, and more

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR US Mobile’s Unlimited Premium plan now offers truly unlimited, uncapped data on all three networks, with upgraded hotspot, roaming, and international benefits. The Unlimited Starter plan also sees improvements, including higher data caps and optional priority access on the Warp (Verizon) network for a small fee. Customers can even try US Mobile’s multi-network feature free for 30 days, allowing access to all three major networks without switching or p

Emmy Awards 2025: Apple TV+ just landed nominations in all major categories

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences just announced the contenders for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Apple just scored big with Severance alone receiving 27 nominations, more than any other series. Check below if your favorite series and movies made the cut, or update your watchlist ahead of the ceremony. Severance (27) and The Studio (23) score most nominations for Apple TV+ Last year, Apple scored 8 wins, including Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling and Makeup (Non-prosthetic) f

The 30th-anniversary PS5 controller will be available again for a limited time

You have to be a PS Plus subscriber if you want to increase your odds of getting one, though. In a world of flashy limited-edition video game consoles, the 30th anniversary PS5 hardware Sony released in September 2024 came off as remarkably refined, which might have been why it was so hard to actually buy. If you missed that original drop, you'll have another chance to order it, according to a Facebook post on the official PlayStation Facebook page. Sony is doing a limited restock of the 30th A

Is Google Fi a better value than Visible in 2025?

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority For years, I’ve considered Visible the best value in the US wireless market, thanks to its low pricing and generous data allotments. Even better, its Plus and Plus Pro plans come fairly close to matching Verizon’s postpaid speeds. Of course, one of its biggest advantages can also be a downside: it’s owned by Verizon. While this is comforting for former Verizon subscribers turned off by constant price increases, not everyone wants to use a brand directly owned

Prime Day finale slashes Sony ULT WEAR headphones to just $128

Chris Thomas / Android Authority Sony ULT WEAR headphones are currently seeing a huge price drop on the final day of the Prime Day sale. For a limited time, these headphones are available for just $128 on Amazon, down from their regular price of $199.99. This 36% discount is the lowest we’ve seen this year, making it a compelling offer for audiophiles and everyday listeners alike. Sony ULT WEAR Headphones for $128 (36% off) Known for their bass-centric design, the Sony ULT WEAR headphones are

Want a Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Flip 7? Save big with these top carrier deals

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7 are now official, and both devices offer quite a few improvements this year, including design refinements, new software features, and beefier hardware. Of course, neither foldable is particularly cheap, with the Flip 7 starting at $1,099 and the Fold 7 at $1,999. Are you interested in Samsung’s latest but can’t quite stomach paying the full price upfront? There are many options, including in-store financing, but the big three carriers offer the lowest upfr

Forget Spotify, Here’s How to Get Amazon Music Unlimited For FREE Thanks to Prime Day

Amazon’s Prime Day is its biggest shopping day of the year and the discounts stretch far beyond physical products. One of the best offers this year is on Amazon Music Unlimited, Amazon’s streaming service which directly competes with Spotify and Apple Music. For a limited time only, if you join up over Prime Day, you get three months absolutely free which is a deal that’s hard to pass up, especially since the regular price is $11.99 per month. There is no contract and you can end it anytime, so

Best Cellphone Plans of 2025: Our Top Picks

CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business interests -- determine how we review products and services. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. If you're feeling overwhelmed when evaluating all the phone plan options out there, you're not alone -- and it's not an accident. Carriers need to appeal to every type of customer, from people who want all the options to those who need only a small slice of features on a budget. We've put together recommendations from major carri

Best Family Phone Plans for 2025

If you compare the specifics of T-Mobile's Essentials and Essentials Saver plans, you might think the company forgot to update one or the other -- they're Essential-ly the same. With both, you get 50GB of fast Premium 5G data (depending on the network capabilities in your area), which drops to 3G speeds of still-unlimited data after that allotment is used up. You can use your phone as a mobile hotspot with unlimited data, but only at 3G speeds and restricted to paltry 2G speeds when you're in Ca

US Mobile’s firecracker $249 Pixel 9 deal is coming back for the Fourth of July

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR US Mobile is bringing back its $249 Pixel 9 deal for new and existing customers. The offer discounts the Google flagship by a whopping 68% The deal goes live on Friday, July 4, 2025. US Mobile is once again getting ready to offer its wild Pixel 9 deal, which will see the $799 phone drop down to just $249 on the carrier. The deal is valid for both new and existing US Mobile customers. The only catch is that the device will be locked to the carrier’s n

Mint Mobile Wants to Hook You Up With a New Samsung Galaxy S25+ and a Sweet Deal on Their Unlimited Plan

If you’re not ready to switch your cellular service over to Mint Mobile yet, you can’t say it’s due to lack of effort on their part. It’s possible you missed their earlier deal offers that dramatically dropped the price of their Unlimited plan and a brand-new Samsung smartphone, and if that’s the case, you’re in luck because they’re back with another one. See at Mint Mobile Make the jump from your current provider to Mint Mobile, where you get access to the nation’s largest 5G network at consi

Metro by T-Mobile celebrates ‘Best Network’ title with more high-speed data for all

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Metro by T-Mobile is increasing the premium data limits for its most popular plans. The new, higher premium data caps will apply to Metro Flex Unlimited and Flex Unlimited Plus plans starting June 26. T-Mobile is celebrating its recently awarded “Best Network” title with a host of perks for both new and existing users. Joining in on the festivities, Metro by T-Mobile, the carrier’s prepaid wireless brand, is also giving subscribers more bang for their

If you need a tablet data plan, these two Verizon Value brands are your best bet

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR If you’re looking for unlimited tablet data, Straight Talk and Total Wireless may be your very best option. Plans are just $10 to $20 a month for those with an existing phone plan from either provider. You’ll get truly unlimited data, though it will see deprioritization during periods of congestion. While all three major US wireless providers offer optional tablet plans for both prepaid and postpaid customers, official tablet support is actually much

Tesla’s first Robotaxi rides kick off in Austin, Texas

The June 22 launch of Tesla's robotaxis in Austin, Texas, actually occurred. It's a tentative first step for the company, however: a human "Tesla Safety Monitor" is accompanying the first riders. There are also only ten cars and rides are limited to certain Tesla users. Those early riders and influencers have been sharing their experiences on social media, mostly (surprise) on X. Most of the early riders appear to be pro-Tesla users, with a company mention in their social media bio or a Tesla c

T-Mobile Debuts New Prepaid Plans With 5-Year Price Guarantee

T-Mobile has debuted new prepaid plans with a bump in data for its cheapest month-to-month plans, but the big upgrade is T-Mobile's guarantee that its prices won't change for the next five years, a feature on some of the best phone plans. T-Mobile introduced its five-year price guarantee on its premium plans back in April to appeal to subscribers wary of rising costs. As consumers worry about tariff-related price increases and the potential of a recession, it's a savvy move for the carrier to e

We Did the Math: Trump Mobile Is a Bad Deal for Consumers

When the Trump Organization announced its new Trump Mobile cell service and gold colored T1 phone -- complete with an American flag on the back -- it raised a lot of questions. While most of them focused on the numerous mistakes and typos on the Trump Mobile site -- some of which have been fixed -- other errors and questionable policies, like calling RAM storage, not identifying the handset's processor or the fact that you can't get a refund for the T1 phone raised several flags for us. Even the

T-Mobile’s new prepaid plans look great on paper, but is there a catch?

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T‑Mobile is shaking up its prepaid offerings with three plans, ranging from $40 to $60 per month for one line. The new plans largely look like an upgrade, but there are a few possible catches around prioritization and family discounts. The new plans look similar to what you’ll find from other prepaid plans based on T-Mobile’s network, though whether they are better or not remains unseen until we know a bit more. Earlier this year, T-Mobile unveiled its ne