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Best unlimited data plans in 2020

By Philip Michaels

Lots of wireless carriers promise limitless data, but only one can have the best unlimited data plan. Here’s the plan you should sign up for to save money on your smartphone service.

Best family cell phone plan in 2020

By Philip Michaels

Looking for the best family cell phone plan? We can help you find a smartphone plan that brings unlimited data to multiple people without breaking the bank.

Best cell phone plans in 2020: The best options for your monthly smartphone service

By Philip Michaels

Looking for the best cell phone plan for your needs? We’ve rounded up the best choices for family plans, unlimited data and low-cost plans from prepaid carriers.

LG V60 ThinQ 5G review

By Adam Ismail

The LG V60 ThinQ 5G may be new, but we can't help but wonder if we've been here before.

Stunning OnePlus 8 design makes Samsung Galaxy S20 look blah

By Richard Priday

OnePlus' Pete Lau has taken to the fan forums again for another OnePlus 8 teaser, this one showing off the design and a new color.

Google Pixel 4a specs just confirmed: Here's what you'll get for $399

By Adam Ismail

The Google Pixel 4a looks to be a formidable follow-up to last year's excellent Pixel 3a, judging from the latest leaked specs.

Forget iPhone 12: Samsung Galaxy S30 will be first phone with this feature

By Richard Priday

A reliable leaker has claimed that the Galaxy S30 will be given Samsung's first under-display selfie camera.

iOS 14 release date, features, beta and more

By Philip Michaels

iOS 14 is on the way. Here’s what we’ve heard so far about iOS 14’s features and when you can expect Apple's new iPhone software.

New iPhone 12: Everything we know about Apple’s 2020 iPhones

By Adam Ismail

The iPhone 12 promises to be the biggest upgrade in years. Here's everything you need to know.

iOS 14 could make downloading apps obsolete

By Philip Michaels

A Clips tool is in the works for iOS 14 that lets you use specific app features, matching functionality that's already available on Android.

Forget the iPhone 11: Samsung Galaxy A51 5G has faster speeds and bigger screen for $200 less

By Adam Ismail

Samsung's 2020 Galaxy A series lineup includes phones at every price range — including a 5G model for just $499.

OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro: Release date, specs, carriers, colors and more

By Adam Ismail

OnePlus' next handsets, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, arrive this month. Here's everything we know so far.

Google Pixel 4a retail box just leaked right before launch

By Richard Priday

The box art for the Pixel 4a confirms how the rear camera module looks, and that Google will be selling a black version of the phone

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 launching in August with a feature iPhone 12 can’t match

By Richard Priday

We may see the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 sporting under-display cameras when they launch, which will take place in August this year as expected

OnePlus 8 Pro leak shows massive advantages over OnePlus 8

By Adam Ismail

Rumored specs illustrate the differences between OnePlus first two phones of 2020, and why the OnePlus 8 Pro will likely be one of the company's most expensive smartphones ever.

The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2020

By Paul Wagenseil

Want to make sure your kids are safe on their phones? Here are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities.

Best iPhone deals in April 2020

By Hilda Scott

The best iPhone deals you can get right now from the iPhone 11 to the budget iPhone XR.

iOS 14 design shows biggest iPhone change in a decade

By Richard Priday

An iOS 14 design concept, with the rumored widgets added in, shows how Apple can beat Android 11 by finally matching a feature that's been standard on Google phones for years.

OnePlus 8 already beaten by fastest charging phone in the world

By Richard Priday

The Oppo Reno Ace 2 shouldn't be underestimated, thanks to its superfast 40W wireless charger.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will fix this major problem with the original

By Richard Priday

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 could come in multiple configurations, and could sport a cheaper starting price.

New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip could get 5G — with one major catch

By Adam Ismail

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip may get a 5G variant later this year, according to a new report.

OnePlus 8 Pro killer feature just confirmed — and it blows away every Android phone

By Roland Moore-Colyer

OnePlus 8 Pro Warp Charge 30 Wireless trounces the Galaxy S20 Ultra's with double the power

Samsung Galaxy S30: Release date, price and what we want

By Mark Spoonauer

The Samsung Galaxy S30 rumors have already started. Here's what to expect from the Galaxy S30, S30 Plus and S30 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S30 could have this wild four-sided display

By Richard Priday

Samsung's Galaxy S30 could bring back the Edge Display in an awesome way, adding curves to the top and bottom edges as well as the left and right, like Huawei did with the P40 Pro.