Here’s how it works. The best unlocked phones let you get whatever device you want while remaining free from carrier payment plans. Although you have to buy them upfront, you can then bring that ...

If you have Boost Mobile, you might need to unlock your smartphone, even though locked devices are increasingly a thing of the past. Here’s how to unlock a Boost Mobile phone, and what you need ...

Are modern Verizon phones unlocked by default? Technically there is a soft-lock for most modern Verizon phones but after around 60 days the lock will lift automatically as long as the phone is ...

Deals on unlocked smartphones aren't always the most eye-popping, as they tend to offer only small cuts to the retail price. Occasionally you'll find a major deal on a new smartphone, usually late ...

Aside from the unconventional hardware, the cameras were noteworthy for Google in another way: the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL ...

Navigating the sea of smartphones in 2024 can feel like a daunting task. With many excellent options from both Apple and Android brands, pinpointing the perfect device for your needs might seem ...

T-Mobile and AT&T this week responded to the FCC’s proposed rule requiring providers unlock phones within 60 days of activation—even if they’re under contract and not paid off yet.

Black Friday is inching closer, but you don't have to wait that long to get a new smartphone. Why? Because we're already ...

HTC One M9 is a successor to the company's 2014 flagship, the One (M8). These two handsets look quite similar, though HTC did improve upon some things here. The company has upped the internal ...

When not testing the latest phones, he can normally be found with his camera in hand, behind his drums or eating his stash of home-cooked food. Sometimes all at once. Lisa Eadicicco is a senior ...

On-device AI on smartphones is going places, and we talked with Arm's Chris Bergey to find out what's next for this ...