Android phones on AT&T will now show brand logos on incoming calls
AT&T is launching a new feature for its customers which shows brand logos when you get an incoming call from a verified business.
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Best Buy reportedly testing deals to push AT&T and Verizon, restricting activation and in-store sales
When buying a smartphone locally, choices usually boil down to either a carrier store or the one-stop shop that is Best Buy. Apparently, though, Best Buy is testing out a plan that would see stores pushing a single carrier instead of multiple, as well as only shipping phones purchased rather than handing them out in store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Fold gets 50% off deal at AT&T, no trade-in needed
The Pixel Fold is a pricey smartphone, with an $1,800 price tag for the foldable. But thanks to a deal with AT&T, you can get a Google Pixel Fold for a whopping 50% off and with no big strings attached.
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AT&T and Samsung launch Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Kids Edition with rugged design for $7/month
AT&T has partnered with Samsung to launch a brand new tablet option for parents to give their children. The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Kids Edition sports a low price tag, a rugged body, and the Google Play Store on board.
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AT&T has shut down its first Google Immersive Stream project with Batman: Arkham Knight
Google’s attention to cloud gaming has, in large part, started to focus on white-label streaming through partners. AT&T was the first company to sign up for what would become Google Immersive Stream for Games, but that first offer, a free stream of Batman: Arkham Knight, has since shut down.
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Here’s what C-Band 5G is, and what Android phones can use it
Verizon and AT&T are starting to rollout out C-Band 5G coverage for their users in the US, bringing a whole new set of frequencies into the 5G game. So what is C-Band 5G and what Android phones are eligible for it?
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AT&T dives deeper into cloud gaming, gives away six months of GeForce Now alongside white-labeled Stadia test
As cloud gaming has continued to expand over the past two years, more companies are joining in to keep growing the technology. AT&T and Nvidia today announced a partnership that will give customers six months of GeForce Now for free.
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AT&T confirms Stadia tech used in Arkham Knight stream, teases cloud gaming ambitions
AT&T has confirmed that their Arkham Knight streaming demo is powered by Stadia technology, while also teasing the company’s cloud gaming ambitions.
Expand Expanding CloseAT&T ‘exploring ways’ to enhance their network for Stadia, offer 6-month Stadia Pro deal
In support of Stadia, AT&T is offering a six-month Stadia Pro for free to select customers and looking to improve their networks.
Expand Expanding CloseVerizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T have pulled the plug on CCMI, their big RCS project
After months of silence it seemed all but certain that CCMI, a project from all major US carriers to bring RCS to the masses was probably dead, but now a report seems to confirm as much. The Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative for RCS is — probably — dead.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G land on AT&T in November from just $150
A bit behind the unlocked release, Google’s latest smartphones are expanding to another major US carrier. AT&T has announced release dates for the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G on its network.
Expand Expanding Close[Update: Apology] AT&T tells customers to upgrade phones to avoid losing voice calls… two years early
There are countless examples of carriers trying to convince people they need a new phone, but this latest example from AT&T is especially worrying. Through an email going out to thousands of customers, AT&T is warning that those users need to upgrade their phones to avoid losing the ability to make voice calls. The problem? That won’t happen for nearly two years.
Expand Expanding CloseAT&T’s misleading ‘5Ge’ icon won’t be removed from your Android phone anytime soon
5G smartphones are a thing now, and networks are slowly rolling out to match that. AT&T, though, has been blatantly misleading customers for a while with its “5G Evolution” branding. Now, a decision has been made that AT&T will stop using that branding, but the company won’t be removing the “5Ge” icon from Android phones anytime soon.
T-Mobile, AT&T, Cricket add $15/mo plans with 2GB of data during coronavirus pandemic
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, millions are losing their sources of income and need to stay connected remotely more than ever before. To help customers stay connected, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Cricket are adding super-affordable 2GB plans for $15 per month during the coronavirus pandemic.
AT&T launches faster 5G+ w/ mmWave, works on Galaxy S20, Ultra
5G connectivity is finally becoming real in 2020 with some networks providing widespread coverage throughout the United States. This week, AT&T is expanding its 5G network by flipping the switch on mmWave connectivity in select markets.
Android TV powers AT&T TV, now rolling out nationwide w/ two-year contract
Last year, AT&T was working on a trial for an alternative to traditional cable, with everything powered by a custom Android TV box. Today, AT&T TV is going live nationwide for everyone who wants to sign up, but there’s a bit of a catch.
[Update: Google responds] Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile join forces to bring RCS to Android in 2020
Here’s a shocker. All four major US carriers — Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile — have just announced that they’re joining forces to deliver RCS messaging in the US for Android smartphones in 2020.
Alleged internal AT&T email points to Pixel 4 making its debut on the carrier
Back at I/O, with the release of the Google Pixel 3a, Google launched both it and its flagship brother, the Pixel 3, on three more carriers. However, this still left AT&T out of the fun, but an alleged internal email points to the Google Pixel 4 launching on the carrier.
AT&T TV set-top box available in some markets w/ Android TV and Google Assistant
One of the most powerful things about Google’s Android TV platform is that it can be customized and used as the basis of operator devices. AT&T has just started rolling out its new AT&T TV set-top box in some markets, and it carries Android TV and Google Assistant.
[Update: Fixed] Pixel 3 users on AT&T are experiencing issues connecting to LTE
Since the original Pixel, Google’s phones have been exclusive to Verizon, but as you would expect, unlocked devices typically work just fine on other carriers. Now, months after the launch of the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, users who brought their phones to AT&T are beginning to have issues staying connected to the carrier’s LTE network.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G arrives at AT&T, but only for businesses and developers
5G is going to be a huge deal when it finally arrives, but there needs to be sufficient hardware first. The Galaxy S10 5G is one of the first “mainstream” devices with the connectivity, and now it’s arrived at AT&T, but with a catch.
Android Open Source Project adds the ‘5G E’ icon from AT&T’s blatant marketing lie
AT&T has been involved in one of the most scummy marketing campaigns we’ve seen in quiet some time lately. The company’s “5G E,” or “5G Evolution” rebrand of 4G LTE has shown up on a lot of smartphones over the past few months, and now, it’s been added to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
Some Android phones on AT&T are being updated with ‘5G E’ icon in place of 4G LTE
5G is a huge buzzword going into 2019, and AT&T is pulling out the big guns as of late. In December, AT&T confirmed that it would be replacing the 4G LTE icon on its Android phones with a misleading 5G E icon, and this week, that’s exactly what is happening.
AT&T replacing LTE indicator on Android phones in early 2019 to ‘5G E’
The cellular industry is expected to transition to 5G over the coming years, with these mobile speed upgrades occurring every decade or so. AT&T is getting an early start by labeling existing LTE Android phones in certain markets with a “5G E” indicator.
