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T-Mobile calls are now 100% STIR/SHAKEN compliant to prevent scam calls

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T-Mobile calls are now 100% STIR/SHAKEN compliant to prevent scam calls What you need to know Calls originating on the T-Mobile network are 100% STIR/SHAKEN compliant. T-Mobile has implemented STIR/SHAKEN with 15 other carriers. STIR/SHAKEN works with T-Mobile's Caller ID to make sure the displayed number is accurate. T-Mobile announced that it has filed a certification of completion of STIR/SHAKEN implementation in the FCC's Robocall Mitigation Database. With this, alls originating on the T-Mobile network are 100% STIR/SHAKEN compliant. Scam and spam calls can often come from a number that looks familiar or spoofs another trusted number so a traditional caller ID may not be effective against these calls. STIR/SHAKEN works to verify that a call is coming from the claimed source. John Freier, Executive Vice President of T-Mobile Consumer Group said: Number Verification, along with Caller ID, and the scam identification and blocking tools in Scam Shield, gives our ...

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic leaks in full just hours after we heard it exists

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic leaks in full just hours after we heard it exists Credit: Android Headlines A set of press renders just leaked that depict the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. This appears to be a real follow-up to the Galaxy Watch 3, as least as far as design aesthetics go. The renders appear to show a rotating bezel, although it’s not possible to confirm this just from the images. Earlier today, we posted an article about a possible “Classic” version of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 4. Now, just hours later, we have a full set of leaked press renders for the watch. The renders leave little doubt that this watch will sell as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. That’s both a departure and a return for Samsung. Although it used the Classic moniker back in the Galaxy Gear days, the Galaxy Watch series has had the vanilla model and Active models only. This Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, though, appears to be a true follow-up to the main Galaxy Watch 3 . Related: ...

Record-low prices on the Lenovo Flex 3 and 5, plus more top Chromebook deals

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Record-low prices on the Lenovo Flex 3 and 5, plus more top Chromebook deals It’s easy to find a good Chromebook on a budget. After all, the whole idea behind Chrome OS devices is that they serve as a cheaper alternative to Windows laptops. We’ve rounded up some of the best Chromebook deals on the internet so you won’t have to search too hard for a good price. See also: The best Chromebooks you can get Scroll on for a whole host of discounts on Chromebooks from all of the main manufacturers. Featured deal: Record-low prices on the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3 and 5 Credit: Amazon Lenovo Chromebooks usually hit the sweet spot between functionality and affordability, with the Flex 5 and 3 being great examples. Both of these 2-in-1 models just hit their lowest-ever price on Amazon, so there’s never been a better time to pick one up. While both are budget laptops, the Flex 5 has the higher specs of the two. The 13-inch Chromebook has a Full HD touchscreen display, 10th-gen Cor...

Get these smart doorbells and make Alexa your butler

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Get these smart doorbells and make Alexa your butler I started researching the best smart doorbells compatible with Alexa because I'm an introvert by nature. Indeed, one of the things I love most about smart doorbells is the ability not to have to get off of my keister and answer every knock or ring at the front door. We've compiled a few great picks here, but my favorite is the Ring Video Doorbell 3. There are plenty of good devices on this list, so be sure to check them out and see what might be the best fit for your situation. Best overall for Alexa: Ring Video Doorbell 3 It may seem a cop-out to pick a Ring product as my top choice, but the fact is that since Amazon purchased the smart home products company, it has been churning out quality products that work well with Alexa. Once again, the company took what was popular and successful from the previous generation device (the Ring Video Doorbell 2) and made some tweaks to make it even better. The Ring Video Doorbe...

The Galaxy S21 FE will charge faster than the S21 Ultra, FCC leak suggests

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The Galaxy S21 FE will charge faster than the S21 Ultra, FCC leak suggests It remains to be seen if Samsung will include a charger in the box with the phone. What you need to know Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE may have passed through the FCC. The FCC documents reveal the phone will support 45W fast charging. Samsung introduced 45W fast charging in 2019 with the Galaxy Note 10+. Last week, a report out of South Korea suggested Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy S21 FE only in the U.S. and Europe due to a shortage of Snapdragon 888 chipsets. The same report also claimed that the phone will debut sometime in October. It now looks like the upcoming value flagship has received certification from the U.S. FCC (via MyFixGuide ). The FCC documents suggest the SM-G990U and SM-G990U1 variants of the Galaxy S21 FE will have 45W fast charging. This means the phone will have an advantage over other Galaxy S21 series phones in terms of fast charging capabilities. Samsung's be...

Google’s Wing releases free app to take the pain out of drone flights

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Google’s Wing releases free app to take the pain out of drone flights Credit: Jonathan Lampel on Unsplash Wing has introduced an OpenSky app that aims to make drone flying easy in the US. You can find out where you’re allowed to fly, and request approval if you need it. The app is free for Android and iOS users. You now need a license to fly drones in the US, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be a headache to take your robotic flier for a spin. DroneLife and The Verge report that Google’s (really, Alphabet’s) drone delivery company Wing has released an OpenSky app for Android and iOS to make legal flights that much easier. Whether you’re a recreational or commercial drone pilot, the OpenSky app provides FAA airspace info that shows where you’re allowed to fly. If you do need approval (usually for commercial flights), you can request authorization in “near real-time” and track the process until you can take to the skies. You can also plan and log flights. Read more:...

What is UFC 264? Here’s how to watch McGregor vs Poirier 3.

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What is UFC 264? Here’s how to watch McGregor vs Poirier 3. It’s only been a few months since Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier last stepped into the ring at UFC 257. Yet, we always knew that a trilogy fight would be on the way when Poirier emerged victorious, tying the series at one. Now, the pair are back in action to settle the score, and here’s what to know about UFC 264. What is UFC 264? Credit: UFC The upcoming July 10 event is the next edition of UFC’s Pay-Per-View action, and it’s gearing up to be a rubber match for the ages. While McGregor and Poirier stand to receive most of the attention, UFC 264 features a packed card. No.2 Gilbert Burns and No.4 Stephen Thompson are scheduled as a Welterweight co-main event. Ex-NFL star Greg Hardy is also slated against Tai Tuivasa in hopes of keeping his record above .500. In Women’s Bantamweight, Irene Aldana and Yana Kunitskaya will take to the mat with eyes on a possible championship bout against Amanda Nunes. No.7 Jessica E...

Tested: 160W fast charging that won’t melt your phone

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Tested: 160W fast charging that won’t melt your phone Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Fast charging is one of the hottest areas of innovation in the smartphone industry right now. Various manufacturers, particularly those out of China, boast over 100W of charging power in their high-end smartphones, capable of having your phone back in the black in just a few minutes. Infinix’s intriguing 2021 Concept Phone is all about ultra-fast charging. Boasting an industry-leading 160W of power, the company claims the phone goes from empty to full in just 10 minutes. By comparison, the iPhone 12 series charges at just 20W, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series at 25W, and the speedy OnePlus 9 Pro charges at 65W. The Infinix Concept makes some bold claims about its fast charging capabilities. But just how fast is it in reality, and is it a good idea to charge a small mobile battery with this much juice? Let’s dive into the data. Buyer’s guide: The best smartphone charging accessorie...