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I bought the Trump phone 3 months ago, and I’ve got nothing

On June 16, 2025, I pre-ordered an Android smartphone. I’ve done this dozens of times before in my life, but this time was a little different. On that day, I was pre-ordering a phone that I didn’t want and had every reason to believe I would never actually see. The device in question was the T1 Phone, the first phone from a brand new company called Trump Mobile. Trump Mobile is both a new carrier and phone company started by President Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Trump, Jr. and Eric Trump. The T

Missing your pre-order promo credit on T-Mobile’s Go5G Plus plan? Check your email for the fix

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile customers on the Go5G Plus plan reported missing part of their promotional credits during iPhone 17 pre-orders. Apple has informed affected customers that they will receive the remaining balance via billing once their device trade-in is complete. T-Mobile offers up to $1,100 off when trading in devices for the new iPhone 17 series. Apple launched the iPhone 17 series last week, and it’s got a few Android users tempted to make the switch. For

On iOS 26 with a T-Satellite plan? These six iPhone apps work via satellite

When T-Mobile launched its T-Satellite service back in July, iPhone users were limited to text messaging via satellite – but the company promised that support for selected additional apps would follow. With the launch of iOS 26, the company has started to make good on that promise, with support for six apps so far. Notably, you don’t need to choose T-Mobile as your carrier in order to subscribe to the service … T-Satellite from T-Mobile We’d known since 2022 that T-Mobile would be SpaceX’s fi

Trump Mobile’s earliest actual phones are neither made in America, nor cheap

TL;DR Trump Mobile is now selling refurbished iPhones and Samsung Galaxy S series devices. The prices of these devices appear to be marked up compared to the market value of refurbished phones. You’re better off buying these devices directly from Apple or renowned sellers like Amazon, even if you want to use Trump Mobile’s service. Trump Mobile’s “Proudly American” T1 Phone is far from being available to American consumers. The carrier, backed by the Trump Organization, has been experimenting

T-Mobile's T-Satellite Service Now Works With These iPhone and Android Apps

This summer, T-Mobile launched its T-Satellite service, which allows you to send text messages and contact emergency services outside cellular coverage areas. The company promised that other apps would be able to work with data on the Starlink network starting in October. Fall has come early. It's only September, and several apps on iOS and Android already support T-Satellite data. With the release of iOS 26, Apple joins Google in offering compatibility with a host of apps -- such as mapping,

Andrew Yang took inspiration from Mark Cuban for his budget cell carrier Noble Mobile

Former U.S. presidential candidate and entrepreneur Andrew Yang is starting a new mobile virtual network operator — a company that resells wireless service using another carrier’s network infrastructure — that will give you money back on your bill if you use less data. “I’m as guilty of doomscrolling as the next person, but knowing that doomscrolling is actually costing me money makes me feel dumb,” Yang told TechCrunch. “Now my wallet and financial incentives are tied to what I want to do, whi

YouTube makes it easier and more lucrative to go live

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. YouTube is introducing some live streaming features that give content creators new ways to grow their audiences and interact with viewers. The updates were announced at the Made on YouTube event today, and include simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams, AI-powered livestream highlights, and the ability to livestream reactions to other live YouTube content on mobile devices. YouTube says that the new f

Everyone Thinks Elon Musk is Going to Build a SpaceX Mobile Network

SpaceX’s has been partnering with mobile carriers like T-Mobile to offer its satellite internet service Starlink to extend the reach of cell networks. But, according to a report from the Washington Post, the company has ambitions to be more than just a partner. Following a major purchase of wireless spectrum earlier this week, it appears everyone is expecting Elon Musk’s company to get into the wireless network business for itself. On Monday, it was reported that SpaceX was finalizing a deal wi

Forget carriers: your next phone plan could come from an app

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR AT&T is partnering with Gigs, a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler, to let companies integrate prepaid services into existing apps and platforms. Early adopters include fintech companies like Klarna and OnePay, which are adding mobile service to their financial apps. Unlike most prepaid brands, Gigs-powered services can openly advertise that they run on AT&T’s network. Carriers are increasingly making it easier for independent companies to launch their o

Sony is rolling out a PlayStation parental controls mobile app

Sony is finally catching up to something Nintendo and Microsoft have had for years. The new PlayStation Family app mainly serves as a mobile extension of on-console parental controls. However, parents also get a few extra perks in the mobile version. The app includes a "thoughtfully guided" onboarding process. (I imagine many people will prefer their phone or tablet over the console for that.) Once things are set up, parents can do everything they already could on the console. This includes set

SpaceX Strikes Wireless Gold With EchoStar Sale. Expect Better Coverage With These Carriers

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has acquired $17 billion worth of EchoStar’s wireless spectrum, the two companies announced on Monday. The coveted chunk of spectrum, which is used to transmit cellular data through the air, exists in the 1.9 and lower 2GHz spectrum bands. The news comes six weeks after SpaceX launched its satellite texting partnership T-Mobile, called T-Satellite. SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is now poised to dramatically increase its direct-to-cell coverage, which allows users to text

Tonight only: One more chance to get a Pixel 9 unlocked for as little as $299

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Pixel 9 TL;DR US Mobile is relaunching its Pixel 9 deal starting today at 5 PM EST. The phone costs $299 with an annual plan or $339 with a monthly plan, and the Pixel 9 devices are fully unlocked. To qualify, you need at least 30 days of US Mobile service (or an annual plan), but there is no commitment beyond that. Earlier this summer, US Mobile offered the Pixel 9 for just $249 in fully unlocked form, as long as you signed up for an unlimited plan. If you

C1 modem planned for the iPhone 17 Air is slower on some carriers

Apple has been working for many years on developing its own mobile data modem to replace the Qualcomm ones on which it has traditionally relied. The first of these, the C1 chip, was used in the iPhone 16e, and is also expected to be used in the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. There have so far been mixed messages on how well it compares to Qualcomm’s current chip, and a new study by Ookla provides our most detailed comparison yet … Ookla’s speed tests If you’ve ever tested your home or mobile broadba

Starlink direct-to-cell satellite connectivity expanding beyond T-Mobile

SpaceX and the company behind Boost Mobile have struck a deal that will bolster Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite mobile service. EchoStar has agreed to license AWS-4 and H-block spectrum to SpaceX. The agreement is worth up to $17 billion with half in cash and half in SpaceX stock. For iPhone users, the deal will also expand Starlink’s satellite mobile service beyond T-Mobile, which is currently the exclusive U.S. mobile service provider with Starlink service. In connection with the transa

Premiere Pro for Free: How Adobe's New iPhone App Will Let You Edit Videos at No Cost

Thanks to social media apps like TikTok and Instagram, everyone is an video editor these days. And soon you won't have to sit down at a laptop to use one of the most popular video editors on the market. Adobe announced on Thursday that it is releasing a new video editing iPhone app named Premiere on Sept. 30. You can preorder the app now in the Apple App Store, with an Android app currently in development. The iOS app should feel familiar to Premiere users, with its multitrack timeline and pre

Gym Class VR (YC W22) Is Hiring – UX Design Engineer

Role Summary Gym Class is the top rated social sports game on Meta Quest - millions of downloads, 79,000+ reviews, and a 4.9-star rating. We’re hiring our founding UX Design Engineer to drive the development of our upcoming mobile web app (embedded in native), and web surfaces inside our flagship, social VR experience. You’ll own key UX surfaces end-to-end - crafting in Figma, then building responsive, production-grade UI with React/Node/CSS - and you’ll set a clear quality bar for speed, poli

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Southwest and T-Mobile are bringing free in-flight Wi-Fi to nearly everyone

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Southwest and T-Mobile are rolling out free Wi-Fi on every flight. Anyone with a free Southwest Rapid Rewards account can log on, no matter which wireless carrier they use. The upgrade will reach Southwest’s full fleet of 800+ planes this year. Southwest Airlines is partnering with T-Mobile to provide its travelers with free Wi-Fi during flights. While you might assume this benefit only applies to T-Mobile customers, the scope is broader. Anyone who signs

The fastest growing AI chatbot lately? It's not ChatGPT or Gemini

Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Copilot has been the fastest-growing AI chatbot in recent months. Use of Google Gemini is also surging. ChatGPT still enjoys the greatest number of users. Do you use Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, or ChatGPT on your PC or mobile device? If so, you're in good company. The number of people who turn to these three AI-powered chatbots grew from March to June this year,

Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT use surge, but one AI tool is outshining the rest

Microsoft / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Copilot has been the fastest-growing AI chatbot in recent months. Use of Google Gemini is also surging. ChatGPT still enjoys the greatest number of users. Do you use Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, or ChatGPT on your PC or mobile device? If so, you're in good company. The number of people who turn to these three AI-powered chatbots grew from March to June this year, acco

As a cell phone expert, I’m worried about the future of prepaid carriers

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Once dismissed as the domain of teenagers, bad credit consumers, or even shady activity, prepaid wireless has transformed into a real competitor in the smartphone age. Today, the prepaid market offers everything from ultra-budget choices to services that deliver an experience nearly indistinguishable from premium postpaid service. But this evolution comes with a new concern: over-saturation. There are now well over a dozen reputable prepaid carriers, along w

Netflix adds Twitch-like clipping function, complete with an editor

Netflix has upgraded its Moments feature for the mobile app. It already lets users save iconic scenes, but now there's a simple editor to bring it in line with something like Twitch's clipping tool. Viewers can use the tool to set start and end points, so they can turn preferred scenes into "full clips to save, relive and share anytime." Just tap the "Clip" button when watching something on mobile and the new editor will pop up. Once something is saved, it'll reside in the "My Netflix" tab. The

MrBeast isn’t stopping at snacks — he could take on T-Mobile and Verizon next

TL;DR YouTuber MrBeast is reportedly planning to enter the US telecom industry. His telecommunications company is expected to launch in 2026, according to a leak. MrBeast will reportedly use the MVNO strategy instead of setting up a standalone carrier. It hasn’t been long since 27-year-old YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, entered the food industry by launching his chocolate and snack brand, Feastables. The YouTuber is now reportedly looking to expand into the telecommunic

MrBeast’s Wackiest Challenge Yet: Launching a Phone Company

Globally popular social media star MrBeast (real name Jimmy Donaldson) is already estimated to be a billionaire, but he doesn’t seem to be satisfied with having made an obscene amount of money from YouTube videos. A new report claims that Beast plans to follow in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds and get into the telecom business. Business Insider writes that Donaldson has been mulling launching his own phone company. Citing a leaked investor deck, the outlet reports that the company would be a “M

MrBeast reportedly plans to launch a phone company

MrBeast, the 27-year-old popular YouTuber known for his elaborate challenges and giveaways, is venturing into a new realm: He’s reportedly launching his own phone company. According to Business Insider, which viewed a leaked investor deck, MrBeast is planning to launch a mobile phone service next year. Business Insider also reported that MrBeast and executives at Beast Industries are considering fintech and mobile gaming. The YouTuber’s new plan includes establishing a mobile virtual network o

Can you still get US Cellular? Yes, and there’s actually some decent deals

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile is currently concluding its acquisition of US Cellular. In fact, T-Mobile customers can already roam for free on US Cellular towers. So does that mean that US Cellular is no longer available for new customers? Actually, no. As with the Sprint and T-Mobile merger, there’s going to be a transition period where US Cellular stores and services still operate semi-independently before integrating with T-Mobile more directly. The bigger question is if ther

These are the very best T-Mobile deals you’ll find this September

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Strongly considering the Uncarrier, but looking for the best T-Mobile deals? Whether you’re a new or existing customer, T-Mobile has plenty of ways to save with trade-in offers, discounted lines, and free device promos. Below, we’ve rounded up the top promotions available heading into September of 2025 for phones, tablets, and smartwatches. The best T-Mobile deals at a glance Get a free Pixel 10 with most plans, no trade-in necessary Rita El Khoury / Andro

Ready to jump ship from T-Mobile Money? Here are 5 apps you should consider instead

Joe Maring / Android Authority The T-Mobile Money service was recently folded into the T-Life app, and as you might expect, the transition has been rough. Users have reported login failures, locked-out accounts, and incorrect balances. While T-Mobile is working to fix these issues, it is understandable if you are ready to move on. Below, we will cover five alternatives that offer a similar experience without the drama. Quick disclaimer: I am not a financial expert. These are simply apps with f

T-Mobile Money’s move to the T-Life app is going as smoothly as expected

Joe Maring / Android Authority T-Mobile's T-Life app. TL;DR T-Mobile Money’s migration into the T-Life app has caused delays, access problems, and other issues for customers. Users report being locked out of accounts or left with negative balances, though many regain access after long waits. The frustration is compounded as the switch coincided with payday and month-end payment dates. T-Mobile’s plan to fold its Money service into the all-in-one T-Life app has officially kicked off, and the

Mint’s $180/yr unlimited deal is just for new customers, but there’s a possible workaround

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Mint Mobile’s $180/year ($15/mo) unlimited plan is normally for new customers only. Some existing customers have reported getting the same offer or credits toward an upgrade by calling to cancel and requesting a port-out. Results vary, so only try this if you’re ready to switch carriers if Mint doesn’t extend the deal you’re looking for. Right now Mint Mobile is offering new customers a full year of unlimited service for just $180 upfront, which work

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Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report

ChatGPT rivals like Google’s Gemini, xAI’s Grok, and, to a lesser extent, Meta AI, are closing the gap to ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, according to a new report focused on the consumer AI landscape from venture firm Andreessen Horowitz. The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers’ evolving use of AI products. And for the fifth time, 14 companies appeared on the list of top AI products: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Poe, Character AI, Midjourney, L

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