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Verizon Wireless just made life easier for Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 users. The carrier announced that these devices can now send text messages via satellite when there’s no regular cellular signal available.
Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e, expanding its smartphone lineup with a budget-friendly option that doesn't compromise on performance. Positioned as the successor to the iPhone SE series, the iPhone 16e offers modern features at an accessible price point.
Cyberattacks on wireless carriers are often discovered too late, leaving customers vulnerable. This time, however, T-Mobile flipped the script, successfully identifying and stopping a cyberattack before customer records were compromised.
"T-Mobile is closely monitoring this industry-wide attack. Due to our security controls, network structure and diligent monitoring and response we have seen no significant impacts to T-Mobile systems or data. We have no evidence of access or exfiltration of any customer or other sensitive information as other companies may have experienced. We will continue to monitor this closely, working with industry peers and the relevant authorities."
The Un-carrier says they "have no evidenceof access."
Verizon is preparing to shut down its preloaded Message+ app on Android devices, transitioning users to Google Messages, the default messaging app for Android. Initially announced in early October with a shutdown date set for November 7, the closure has now been extended to December 9, 2024, as reported by Droid-Life.
Due to the increase in SIM swap attacks, T-Mobile introduced its Port Out Protection feature to help safeguard users from unauthorized attempts to transfer T-Mobile numbers to other wireless providers. This initiative was designed to prevent fraudsters from taking over accounts, changing passwords, and draining financial accounts linked to those numbers. Although this feature has provided valuable security for T-Mobile customers, a notable issue has emerged.
Verizon has rolled out its revamped family-tracking tool, now known as the Verizon Family app, complete with new safety-oriented features. The app’s latest addition, Safe Walk SOS, lets users share their live location with emergency contacts, allowing family and friends to track their journey in real-time and receive notifications when they’ve safely reached their destination. The feature also includes a silent SOS button that discreetly alerts emergency contacts if the user needs help, providing an extra layer of security for families.
In today's world, it's surprising that some devices still lack hearing aid compatibility. Fortunately, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) aims to change that.
As technology continues to evolve in the U.S., dead zones may soon become a thing of the past—at least for T-Mobile.
Earlier this week, T-Mobile announced a major breakthrough: successfully sending and receiving a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) using Starlink satellites equipped with direct satellite-to-smartphone capabilities. This marks a historic first for the U.S., where an emergency alert has been transmitted via satellite.
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