The best deal in wireless is even better with these $15 a month smartphone plans

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Signing a contract for a new phone plan can be a gigantic hassle. There’s always hidden charges lurking on the next page and the plan could change midway through its run if you go over a certain usage limit. And for those of us who aren’t glued to our phones constantly, why should we pay for data we aren’t using? Being locked into a contract means you’re stuck for over a year with no way out.

Now, you don’t have to worry about any of that noise, thanks to Mint Mobile. Mint Mobile offers simple mobile plans starting as low as $15/mo, all on the nation’s most advanced LTE network. You pay for what you need and only that. No more getting suckered into buying unlimited 4G data plans and then not being able to carry over unused data from month to month. Mint offers plans with 3GB, 8GB, or 12GB of 4G LTE data, so you can choose the amount that’s right for you. The unlimited talk and text helps to stay in touch with, if you’re like me, your mom who calls and texts you a lot.

How do they offer plans for $15/mo? They switched up the wireless industry model and went online only — surprise, those retail stores and overhead are expensive. They also introduced the concept of buying in bulk to your phone plan, where the more months you buy upfront, the lower your monthly rate. You can get a taste of their best monthly rate on the introductory 3-month plan. The best part is, if you’re loving your plan and the great coverage that’s provided, you can choose a longer plan and lock in their lowest price. For $15/mo, $180 upfront, you can get their 3GB/mo plan for 12 months and forget about your phone bill until next year. The 8GB/mo plan runs you $20/mo and the 12GB/mo plan comes in at $25/mo. Mint Mobile also gives you a free SIM card, unlike some companies who charge for new cards, and it has three different sizes (standard, micro, and nano) to fit whichever device you have. You also get the ability to turn your device into a mobile hotspot, all on the nation’s fastest network.

To me, it’s a very freeing feeling to know you’re not bogged down by a contract you can’t get out of. Switching to Mint means you only have to worry about shopping online for your wireless plan. It’s easy to do from anywhere, simply by heading to their website. One of the best things about Mint is that you can try it at almost no cost to you. Checking out a three-month plan gives you the freedom to give it a go and test it out for yourself. Their three-month plan costs about as much as another carrier’s plan would be for just a month. And they offer a seven-day, money-back guarantee, so there’s no harm in trying it out! You’re saving in the long run, no matter what!

But I know what you’re thinking: moving to a different carrier often times means having to change your phone number. Well, if your phone is compatible, Mint Mobile not only allows you to keep your phone number, they let you keep your phone! That’s right, you can keep the phone you love and the number that all your friends have (and your mom who might text or call too much.) If you want a new phone number, that’s fine too and it won’t cost you extra!

If you’re at all worried about switching up your carrier or have questions about what might be the best for you, Mint’s website is chock full of amazing information and they don’t hide behind any big fancy jargon. It’s simple to find the answers on the website, as I’ve enjoyed their helpful chat function that allows you to ask whatever you want. Plus, you can always check the FAQ section to find what you need. If you prefer speaking on the phone, you can easily call a sales rep or customer support who will answer any question you have.

So here’s how it works: First, you need to visit Mintmobile.com to see if their coverage is right for your area. Next, you’ll need to see if your device is compatible. Then, choose your plan. Once you sign up, they’ll send you a sim card kit and all you need to do is punch it off the kit, insert it into the phone, and activate it. Then you’re on your way to saving a ton of money on your wireless bill.

Here’s an overview of Mint Mobile’s $15/mo for 3 months offer:

  • 7-Day Money Back Guarantee— so you can get a taste of the Mint life risk-free!
  • 3 months of wireless service for $15/month (regular price $25/month)
  • 3GB of 4G LTE data per month; data speeds reduce after monthly allowance but data is unlimited
  • Unlimited talk, text and data delivered on the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G LTE network
  • Includes FREE international calls to Mexico and Canada
  • BYOP program that allows you to bring your own unlocked GSM phone
  • Mobile HotSpot: turn your device into a WiFi hotspot
  • WiFi Talk & Text: Send calls and texts without full network coverage when you’re on WiFi!

Start saving by switching to Mint Mobile and get unlimited talk and text for as low as $15/mo.

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Samsung just unveiled the speedy processor that will power the Galaxy S11 and Note 11

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Samsung on Wednesday made a series of announcements at Tech Day 2019 concerning the next-gen processors, RAM, and storage solutions that will power future mobile devices. Included in the list of novelties is the brand new Exynos 990 processor and the 5G Exynos Modem 5123, which will likely power next year’s Samsung flagships, like the Galaxy S11 and Note 11. Both the 990 and the 5123 are built on 7nm EUV process technology, just like competing solutions from Apple (iPhone 11’s A13 chip) and Huawei (Mate 30 Pro’s Kirin 990).

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Five reluctant hitmen from China ended up in jail after bungling an assassination

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This almost sounds like the plot of a wacky Netflix original series. Six men, sitting in jail, because one of them hired a hitman to take out his business rival for the US equivalent of $282,000. That hitman basically said “meh,” and then outsourced the job to another hitman. That second hitman likewise passed the buck to another hitman, who did the same thing to another hitman, who in turn outsourced the job yet again to another hitman.

Passed down hot potato-style to the final hitman, he at least sets up a meeting with the businessman’s rival in a cafe. Does he kill him, or even threaten to? No. In fact, the hitman tells the guy he doesn’t even want to kill him. For just $100,000, though, the hitman makes the man an offer: Why don’t we just fake your death instead?

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Oops: Reporter fired after jumping on cars at an auto show for laughs

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A reporter for a California TV station has been fired after his antics at a local car show crossed some pretty obvious lines. The reporter, Angel Cardenas, was reporting from the Sacramento International Auto Show for CBS 13’s Good Day Sacramento when he decided to do some incredibly dumb things in the name of entertainment.

Cardenas had apparently been allowed into the show grounds well ahead of its opening and, with “no one to talk to” he was forced to come up with something to occupy his time. So, acting like “a kid in a candy store” by his own admission, the reporter started playing around with the pristine antiques.

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College student who scammed Apple out of nearly $1 million sentenced to three years in prison

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A Chinese student named Quan Jiang, who was enrolled as a college student in Oregon, was recently sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a lucrative and elaborate scheme involving counterfeit iPhones.

The scheme itself was rather simple, and to be honest, it’s somewhat impressive that it even worked on the scale it did. Over the course of a few years, Jiang and another friend of his would routinely receive shipments of counterfeit iPhones from China. Following that, they would send the devices to Apple and claim that they weren’t able to power on, all in the hopes of receiving bona fide replacement devices.

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Amazon’s waterproof Kindle Paperwhite is on sale at its lowest price ever

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I’m going to admit something right now, but you have to promise not to tell anyone: until earlier this week, I was still using a Barnes & Noble Nook that was about 7 years old! I know, I know… I’m not proud of it. But the good news is that I finally upgraded on Monday when I saw that the Waterproof Amazon Kindle Paperwhite dropped back down to its lowest price ever. I have to tell you — it’s awesome and I’m so happy that I finally upgraded! It’s still down to $89.99 instead of $130, so you should definitely check it out if you’re also due for an upgrade.

Kindle Paperwhite – Now Waterproof with 2x the Storage – Includes Special Offers: $89.99

Here’s the key info from the product page:

  • Now available in Black or Twilight Blue
  • The thinnest, lightest Kindle Paperwhite yet—with a flush-front design and 300 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight.
  • Now waterproof, so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool, or in the bath.
  • Enjoy twice the storage with 8 GB. Or choose 32 GB to hold more magazines, comics, and audiobooks.
  • Now with Audible. Pair with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story.
  • A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours.
  • The built-in adjustable light lets you read indoors and outdoors, day and night.
  • Get instant access to new releases and bestsellers, plus over a million titles at $2.99 or less.

Kindle Paperwhite – Now Waterproof with 2x the Storage – Includes Special Offers: $89.99

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iPhone 11 Pro Max and Pixel 4 XL battle it out in camera comparison video

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Both the iPhone 11 and the Pixel 4 are official, available to order, and feature brand new camera systems. If camera performance is your main concern when it comes to your smartphone purchases, then you’re likely looking at a list of 2019 flagship phones that includes the iPhone 11 Pro and the Pixel 4. That’s because both Apple and Google have delivered significant innovations in recent years, challenging rivals to come up with better camera technology — this year’s Samsung and Huawei flagships should make that list as well.

But while reviews said the Pixel 3 had a slight edge over the iPhone XS last year, the same can’t be said about the Pixel 4 when compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max. Apple caught up with Google’s Night Sight mode, while Google went for more rear camera lenses on the Pixel 4. So which of the two has the better camera?

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Apple’s next-gen Mac Pro might be released in the very near future

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Apple at WWDC this year finally took the wraps off of its completely re-designed Mac Pro. Years in the making, Apple’s next-gen Mac Pro was designed from the ground up to address many of the complaints people had with the trash can Mac Pro it introduced back in 2013. Interestingly, even Apple executives, with the benefit of hindsight, have conceded that the 2013 design was misguided.

“I think we designed ourselves into a bit of a thermal corner,” Apple’s Craig Federighi said in 2017. “Being able to put larger single GPUs required a different system architecture and more thermal capacity than that system was designed to accommodate.”

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Samsung may make the Galaxy Fold 2 look even weirder with a vertical notch

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When Samsung gets around to releasing the next-generation of its Galaxy Fold, as it’s expected to do possibly in April 2020, the foldable may end up looking even weirder than it already does.

It seems that Samsung is toying with the idea of giving the notch that houses the camera and other sensors a vertical placement on one side of the front display, a new aesthetic touch for a handset that looks to be otherwise pretty similar in appearance to the first generation of the Fold.

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Apple’s latest software updates are buggy, and this veteran Apple engineer explains why

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To a certain extent, Apple is in something of a “damned if they do, damned if they don’t” situation when it comes to new software releases. If Apple rolls out an update that focuses on improving overall performance and system reliability — as was the case with iOS 12 — the company is criticized for not introducing innovative new features. On the flip side, if Apple rolls out a software update teeming with new features, there are inevitably a slew of bugs Apple needs to work through. We saw this play out recently when Apple released a beta of iOS 13.1 before iOS 13 had even shipped.

The situation is just as bad on the Mac side of the equation. Even though the recently released macOS Catalina update isn’t chock full of new features, many users have experienced any number of frustrating usability issues since updating their system. Compounding matters is the fact that many users are running into glitches during the installation process itself. While it stands to reason that Apple will inevitably get around to shoring things up, one can’t help but wonder why Apple these days seems to have a hard time rolling out new iOS and macOS updates that work seamlessly right from the start.

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