Since the merger of T-Mobile and Sprint last year, T-Mobile officially boasts the largest 5G network in the U.S. As 5G expands across the country, consumers are snatching up the latest 5G smartphones on the market. Thankfully, most GSM 5G smartphones will work on T-Mobile, and since the merger with Sprint, so will most CDMA devices — even if Sprint’s CDMA network is being shut down. We’ve been reviewing all the best 5G phones on the forefront of the technology and covering what sets them apart — including performance, display quality, battery life, and their connectivity to 5G networks. With the recent rapid rollout of 5G networks , as well as the development of the 5G modem , there is a lot of ground to cover. We’re taking a look at the best 5G phones for T-Mobile including the best overall smartphone : The iPhone 12 Pro . Here are the best 5G phones for T-Mobile currently available. Once you know which phone you want, you can check out the latest 5G phone deals for … [Read more...] about The best 5G phones for T-Mobile
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U.K. to double Apple Pay and Google Pay contactless payment limit
The U.K. is set to double the existing contactless payment limit, taking it to 100 British pounds, or about $140, over the summer, the BBC reported on Wednesday. Contactless payment is widespread in the U.K., not just through credit and debit cards, but by using mobile payment systems like Apple Pay , Google Pay too. Trending in Mobile: What is 5G? 5G Network Coverage Map The previous limit was established as 45 pounds/$62 in 2020, a small rise from the prior 30/$42 pounds limit. Contactless payments have seen an increase in utility over the pandemic as cash has been downplayed due to fears of viral transmission. Contactless payments have also been adopted by new-style online, app-based banks such as Monzo, where payment can be made instantly from phones, even without having a corresponding physical card. The contactless payment upgrade is part of the U.K.’s annual budget, announced on March 3, and U.K. Chancellor Rishi Sunak told media outlets, “as we begin to … [Read more...] about U.K. to double Apple Pay and Google Pay contactless payment limit
The best budget and personal finance apps for Android and iOS
Your smartphone isn’t just a device to keep you in touch with friends and family; it’s also a powerful personal finance tool that can set and meet your financial goals. Whether you’re looking to set a budget, track your expenses, or invest your money, there are plenty of apps for your smartphone. Trending in Mobile: What is 5G? 5G Network Coverage Map Read on as we take a look at three of the most popular finance apps for your smartphone and share some tips on how to get the most out of each one. Mint Best for: People who hate thinking about money Purchased by Intuit (the folks behind Quicken and TurboTax ) a few years ago, Mint is the most complete and mature free financial app available. It’s also the easiest to use for newbies. When you sign up, Mint presents you with a straightforward list of accounts to track, from credit cards and bank accounts to loans and insurance. It also includes those handy monthly bills like internet, TV, phone , … [Read more...] about The best budget and personal finance apps for Android and iOS
Commentary: The US economy is benefiting from a global slump
SAN DIEGO, California: There is a dirty little secret in economics today. The United States has benefited – and continues to benefit – from the global slump. The US economy is humming along, even while protesters in the United Kingdom hurl milkshakes at Brexiteers, French President Emmanuel Macron confronts nihilist yellow-vested marchers, and Chinese tech firms such as Huawei fear being frozen out of foreign markets. Last year, the US economy grew by 2.9 per cent, while the eurozone expanded by just 1.8 per cent, giving President Donald Trump even more confidence in his confrontational style. But relatively strong US growth amid sluggishness elsewhere is not what economics textbooks would predict. READ: The yellow vest, a symbol of a rising political movement in France, a commentary Whatever happened to the tightly integrated world economy that the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have been advocating – and more recently extolling – since World War … [Read more...] about Commentary: The US economy is benefiting from a global slump
Streaming wars: Apple splashes S$8.3b on new shows ahead of TV+ launch
Apple has committed more than US$6b (S$8.3b) for original shows and movies ahead of the launch of its new video streaming service, a ballooning budget aimed at catching up with the likes of Netflix, Disney and AT&T-owned HBO. The iPhone maker has been preparing its foray into media for years, after hiring Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, two well-known executives from Sony Pictures Television, to lead the charge in 2017. The pair were initially armed with US$1b to commission original content over their first year but the budget has expanded and the total committed so far has passed US$6b, according to people familiar with the matter. READ: All the celebrities spotted at Apple's new streaming service launch The company has spent hundreds of millions of dollars alone on a star-studded series featuring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell called The Morning Show. According to people familiar with the matter, that amounts to a higher price per episode than … [Read more...] about Streaming wars: Apple splashes S$8.3b on new shows ahead of TV+ launch