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Google layoffs hit again, hundreds in Android and Pixel teams impacted
By Nandika Ravi published
More cuts Google has cut more jobs within the Android and Pixel teams, quoting the same efficiency reason as in the past.

Best MVNO carrier 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Go prepaid, save more! If you're looking for the best MVNO carriers, Mint Mobile is your best overall option. That said, there are lots of other nice alternatives as well.

Best Android phones under $400 in 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Save your money! Check out some of the best Android phones under $400 you can get. These devices offer long software support, fast charging, and a whole lot more.

Is this a typo? Mint Mobile is currently selling the Google Pixel 9 for less than the Pixel 9a
By Patrick Farmer published
An easy choice Mint Mobile is carving $400 off the Pixel 9 AND throwing in 50% off one year of wireless, making the Pixel 9a seem a little unnecessary.

When does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 launch?
By Patrick Farmer published
Don't flip The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is likely to be revealed later this year. Here's everything we know so far.

New tariffs are a great reason to keep the phone you have as long as you can
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Cold dead hands The parts inside a phone are going to cost more. Guess who gets to pay for it?

How does glass bend?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Bend and flex The screen on a foldable phone doesn't fold; it bends. A lot of other things help make it happen.

I write about wireless carriers for a living, and these are the cheap data plans that I'd recommend in 2025
By Patrick Farmer last updated
Affordable data! Here are some of the finest cheap data plans you can get, from both prepaid and mainstream carriers. These plans include data, 5G access, and more.
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