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T‑Mobile’s Tax Shuffle: Don’t Miss the Final Day for All‑Inclusive Pricing

T‑Mobile users have until the end of the day to add new lines with fully inclusive pricing—that means no extra taxes or hidden fees tacked onto the bill later. As of today, all new additions like tablets, smartwatches, or hotspots must be set up without taxes and fees baked into the advertised monthly price. According to PhoneArena, “T‑Mobile is expected to retire tax‑inclusive versions of … [read full article]

Checks Rolling Out for Affected T‑Mobile Users: Here’s What You Should Know

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T‑Mobile users who filed claims after the August 2021 data breach are now seeing payments start to hit their accounts.  As reported by Android Authority, Kroll—the court‑appointed administrator—confirmed that all legal steps wrapped up by May 30, 2025, and distribution began shortly after. The publication explained that the payouts range widely—most people are seeing around $56 or $226, but some checks have gone as … [read full article]

Tesla Critics Press T‑Mobile to U‑Turn on Starlink Deal

In the latest twist in the ongoing Tesla protest movement, the group behind “Tesla Takedown” has extended its sights beyond electric cars and CEO Elon Musk — this time squarely aiming at Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet arm. According to The Verge, Tesla Takedown organizers recently sent a letter to T‑Mobile CEO Mike Sievert. They urged T‑Mobile to sever ties with Starlink, arguing that continuing the partnership would … [read full article]

Mint Mobile Reintroduces $15 Monthly Plan Without the Long-Term Contract

Mint Mobile just brought back one of its most popular offers—and it’s perfect for budget-conscious users who want flexibility without the long-term commitment. For a limited time, new customers can get Mint’s 3-month plan for just $15 a month. That adds up to $45 total for three months of service. As reported by BestMVNO, this deal includes 5GB of high-speed data each month, along with unlimited … [read full article]

Android Notifications Bug Lets Sketchy URLs Slip Through

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Watch out the next time you tap a link from your notifications – it might not take you where you think. A recent discovery highlights a sneaky way that ordinary-looking Android alerts can hide hidden tricks. A security researcher found that the “Open link” option in Android notifications doesn’t always follow the visible URL. Instead, crafty hidden Unicode characters can mask the real destination. According to Android Authority, … [read full article]

Why Your Apps Froze Up Yesterday: A Google Cloud Outage Explained

If your favorite app suddenly stopped working on Thursday, you weren’t alone—and no, it wasn’t your phone or your signal. A major outage tied to Google Cloud caused a cascade of issues across several widely used apps and services, hitting users across the country just after lunchtime. According to PhoneArena, the root of the problem was a networking issue on Google’s cloud infrastructure. And because … [read full article]

T‑Mobile Says No New Breach — But Here’s What You Should Know

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T‑Mobile has pushed back against recent allegations that millions more customer records have been compromised—but experts are urging a closer look. According to T‑Mobile’s response (via The Mobile Report), nothing new has been found. However, as reported by Cybernews, cybersecurity specialists pointed out that even if the company’s systems weren’t breached, … [read full article]

Funnier, Cheaper: Podcasters Turn Into Phone-Plan Players

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett—famous for their hit podcast SmartLess—have just rolled out their own phone service, aptly named SmartLess Mobile. The trio is partnering with T‑Mobile to offer a data-conscious, no-nonsense alternative to the usual wireless plans. According to Fierce Network, SmartLess Mobile will operate as a virtual carrier (MVNO) using T-Mobile’s 5G infrastructure—one of the few that openly names its partner network.  Advertised as “BS‑free,” the service aims to … [read full article]