T-Mobile has introduced a new referral program allowing current subscribers to give friends and family a 10% discount on all voice lines for the life of their account, accessible through the Benefits tab in the T-Life app. Unlike the carrier's employee-only 20% Insider Codes, this offer is open to all customers and can be combined with existing trade-in or Keep & Switch promotions. New customers must port a number from a rival carrier or select MVNO within 14 days of checkout to qualify.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-30
Amazon announced that starting in November, US Fire TV users will get a new Alexa+ hub on the TV interface and mobile app, offering personalized suggestions and more complex reasoning about shows, movies and current events. The mobile app will also let Alexa+ build watchlists from shared article links, suggest titles based on uploaded photos, and deep-link directly into streaming apps. Amazon also added live content from over 40 apps and a Games Hub for cloud gaming, with global rollout planned for early next year.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-30
Opera has integrated a free eSIM into its Android browser, giving users 3GB of 5G data that activates without requiring payment details. The eSIM works across 47 countries, though the free data allotment is limited to users based in ten countries and expires three days after activation. Paid top-up plans of 3GB, 5GB and 10GB are available once the free data runs out.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-29
IEEE Spectrum's profile series features Charlie Kemp, cofounder and CTO of Hello Robot, maker of the Stretch mobile manipulator. Kemp holds multiple MIT degrees, previously worked on humanoid robots and assistive technology for older adults and people with disabilities, and describes engaging with the community of researchers using Stretch robots.
robotsguide.com
· 2026-09-28
T-Mobile is emailing customers that its Regulatory Programs and Telco Recovery fee will rise by $1 per voice line and $0.50 per mobile internet line, bringing them to $5.49 and $2.60 respectively. The change takes effect October 12, 2026, and marks the second such fee increase this year. Because the fee sits outside core plan pricing, it applies even to customers covered by T-Mobile's five-year price lock guarantee.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-28
NASA astronauts on the International Space Station recently performed a standard walk-off procedure with the Canadarm2 robotic arm, after which the arm and its mobile transporter became unable to move. As of Sunday evening, teams were still investigating whether the fault lies in software or hardware, and NASA had not provided further comment by Monday morning.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-28
NASA sources say the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm and its mobile transporter became stuck after a standard 'walk-off' repositioning move. Engineers are investigating whether the failure stems from a software or data glitch or an actual hardware fault in the arm or transporter. NASA had not publicly commented on the issue as of Monday morning.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-09-28
An opinion piece published on Entrepreneur argues that businesses need responsive, mobile-optimized websites since mobile devices account for more than half of global web traffic. The author contends that slow load times, outdated platforms and poor mobile navigation drive up bounce rates, hurt search rankings and cost companies sales or bookings. The piece frames mobile-first design and updated site infrastructure as now essential rather than optional for any online business.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-28
Rosetta Stone, the 34-year-old language-learning company, is overhauling its core product with a mobile-first design, AI-powered conversation practice, and more customizable lessons. The update marks a shift from its earlier desktop-oriented approach toward smartphone-centered learning.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-28
YouTube confirmed it has resolved an issue that caused missing thumbnails and blank gray or black spaces in Home, Subscriptions, and profile feeds on Android and iOS. The bug appeared over the weekend, following a separate freezing issue reported on Galaxy phones last week. YouTube says users still seeing blank gaps should force-quit and restart the app.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-28
Samsung's support pages now list stable One UI 9 builds for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra on T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and US Cellular, carrying build S94xUSQU4BZID with a September 5, 2026 security patch. Unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra units are also beginning to receive the update via a smaller download, and Samsung has published a full changelog covering Galaxy AI, Samsung Health, privacy, Bixby, accessibility, and DeX features.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-28
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White certified a class of banks and credit unions that issued Apple Pay-enabled cards and paid transaction fees to Apple, allowing them to jointly pursue a 2022 lawsuit. The judge also rejected Apple's bid to strike expert testimony plaintiffs say demonstrates Apple's monopoly over mobile wallets. The suit claims Apple has collected up to $1 billion a year by requiring card issuers to pay 0.15% on credit transactions and half a cent on debit transactions while blocking rival wallets from the iPhone's NFC chip.
macrumors.com
· 2026-09-26
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