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T-Mobile iPhone Users Plagued by iMessage Deactivation Due to eSim Bug
T-Mobile iPhone users report an iMessage deactivation problem likely caused by an eSIM bug. Only switching to a physical SIM resolves it.
Replace 5G-Vulnerable Radio Altimeters, FAA Tells Airlines
AT&T and Verizon will end voluntary restrictions preventing 5G interference with radio altimeters in July. The FAA wants to plan next steps.
Apple Uses iPhone SE to Trial New Purchase Process
Starting with the budget-friendly iPhone SE, Apple is testing a new purchase process that leaves the carrier out of the mix.
Broadband Nutrition Labels Should Be Simple, ISPs and Consumer Groups Urge
In its first public hearing, the FCC heard comments urging requirements for broadband nutrition labels be kept simple and concise.
iPhone SE (2022) vs iPhone 13 (2021): Which iPhone is Best for You?
The new iPhone SE has the same A15 Bionic chip found in the iPhone 13, plus it is also 5G compatible and has a 7MP front-facing camera that supports Center Stage. Are those enough to consider the iPhone SE over the iPhone 13?
First Apple Event of 2022 Is a Sign of Good Things to Come
Judging by Apple’s first media event of 2022, this could be a very good year for consumers. New and redesigned Macs are still in store.
Customers of Phone Carrier 'Visible' Report Account Cancellations
Customers of Visible have reported some erroneous account cancellations after taking advantage of the carrier’s recent promotion.
Chinese National Who Helped Defraud Apple Sentenced to Prison
A Chinese national who purchased fake iPhones and used them to defraud Apple was sentenced to 26 months in prison plus restitution costs.
Visible Deal Gives 2 Months Unlimited Data for $11
Visible is offering a deal that provides two months of unlimited data at US$11.00 for each month. The 2for22 deal starts tomorrow, February 2.
Silent Failures Are Bad News — Mac Geek Gab 912
Everything seems fine, but is it? How do you know if something has failed if you don’t get a notification? Listen to your three favorite geeks talk through how this manifests in several areas of life, including Time Machine, Streaming TV, Cell Service…and propane! That’s not all, though: John F. Braun, Dave Hamilton, and Pilot Pete walk you through a series of Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found which ensure you learn at least five new things! Press play and enjoy.
5G vs Airplane Radar – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-19
Jeff Butts joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest in the battle between air traffic and 5G network expansion.
Security Friday: No News is Good News – TMO Daily Observations 2021-12-10
Andrew Orr and Kelly Guimont discuss Security Friday topics. They say no news is good news, and this week is FULL of news.
FAA Will Restrict Low-Visibility Landings Near 5G Towers
FAA guidance regarding landings near 5G towers may cause flight delays. Pilots cannot rely on radio altimeters when 5G interference may occur.
FBI Document Reveals Guide to Get Location Data From Carriers
An internal document for the FBI reveals how the agency obtains phone location data from carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and others.
Switch to T-Mobile and Your Phone Will be Paid Off Up to $1,000
T-Mobile announced that it will pay off your remaining smartphone payments up to US$1,000 if you switch to its network.
iCloud+, OBD-II, and iOS 15 Tricks! – Mac Geek Gab 895
Settings get more granular in iOS 15, and your tips help us find a few new places to use that! Other tips include storing your music online for free, sorting out what your car is trying to tell you, and making sense of iCloud+. That’s not all, though, your two favorite geeks answer your questions about taming Reminders, sharing Contacts, and making Numbers and Excel tell time. Press play and join John and Dave in learning at least five new things!
Customer Accounts of 'Visible' Phone Carrier Hacked, Unauthorized Purchases Made
Visible, a carrier owned by Verizon, suffered what some believed was a data breach on Wednesday, with some customer accounts hacked.
SMS Routing Company 'Syniverse' Admits it was Hacked in 2016
Syniverse provides backbone services to wireless carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and several other carriers. It discovered the breach in May 2021 but it began in May of 2016.
Syniverse repeatedly declined to answer specific questions from Motherboard about the scale of the breach and what specific data was affected, but according to a person who works at a telephone carrier, whoever hacked Syniverse could have had access to metadata such as length and cost, caller and receiver’s numbers, the location of the parties in the call, as well as the content of SMS text messages.
Demystifying T-Mobile’s New “5G UC" Icon
If you noticed your iPhone 12 suddenly showing a “5G UC” icon, that’s actually a good thing. Jeff Butts explains what it means.
Phone Carrier 'Visible' Will Sell Apple Watch Series 7 for First Time
Visible, a prepaid carrier that operates on Verizon’s network, will sell the iPhone 13 models and the Apple Watch Series 7 on its website.
Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing 1,500 iPhones
A man from Florida is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to stealing 1,500 iPhones. Over two years, he made quite an illicit living.
Speed Tests Reveal the Fastest Mobile Network in the United States
In its twelfth annual network test, PCMag traveled over 10,000 miles across the U.S. to test the speeds of mobile networks AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Travel Tips, Wi-Fi Troubleshooting, and Dave Got Caught! — Mac Geek Gab 885
It’s always interesting when multiple listeners have the same problem, and today you can listen as John and Dave dig into issues with Mac minis and restarting. We think your two favorite geeks have the answer! And that’s what happens here, you ask questions, we provide answers… and Quick Tips… and Cool Stuff Found, too! Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!