Rich Brome

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Sonim XP Pro Launches on AT&T

4 days ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Sonim XP Pro Launches on AT&TAfter initially launching with Verizon in November, Sonim's XP Pro is now available from AT&T as well. The XP Pro is a rugged Android smartphone with a much sleeker profile than the company's previous rugged smartphones. It has a good upper-mid-range specs, a large portfolio of available accessories, and is manufactured in Taiwan. Sonim recently announced a version of the XP Pro with an integrated FLIR thermal camera, that will come to the US later this year.
Samsung's Next Flagship Foldable Will be Ultra

4 days ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Samsung's Next Flagship Foldable Will be UltraSamsung announced that it's bringing its "Ultra" branding to its foldable phone lineup soon. The accompanying teaser animation shows a device that opens like a book, similar to the company's current Galaxy Z Fold6 model. It's not clear if this means the company will offer an additional Fold model this year (one Ultra and one non-Ultra), or simply offer one model but apply Ultra branding.
Google Kills Off PayPal in Google Wallet

5 days ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome
Life360 Integrates Tile Tags

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Life360 Integrates Tile TagsNearly four years after acquiring Tile, Life360 has now fully merged most Tile app functionality into its own Life360 app. Life360 is a family locator app. Tile is the original Bluetooth object-tracking tag that preceded Apple AirTags and similar products. Life360 users can now "add, set up, and manage Tile trackers right inside the Life360 app." Both family members and Tile trackers appear on the same integrated map, with leave-behind alerts and location history.
OnePlus Replaces Alert Slider with Plus Key for AI

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

OnePlus Replaces Alert Slider with Plus Key for AIOnePlus has announced its new AI strategy that will debut with the forthcoming OnePlus 13s phone. The company is replacing its hallmark alert slider switch with a new shortcut button that can perform a variety of functions, such as switching sound profiles, launching the camera, turning on the flashlight, or initiating AI-powered language translations.
Consumer Cellular Launches White-Label Service for MVNOs

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Consumer Cellular Launches White-Label Service for MVNOsConsumer Cellular is launching "Enabler IQ", a turnkey service for brands wishing to launch their own mobile service as an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator). AT&T will provide the 5G and 4G network for the service, while Consumer Cellular will provide billing, provisioning, logistics, and US-based customer care.
Cricket Expands Unlimited Plan Options

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Cricket Expands Unlimited Plan OptionsCricket has introduced a new service plan called Simply Unlimited that brings a form of "unlimited data" to a new low price point of $40/month for one line. Previously, its cheapest "Unlimited Plan" was $55/month. Simply Unlimited strips out several perks to reach the lower price, including international texting, Mexico and Canada usage, cloud storage, and the option of a mobile hotspot add-on.
Samsung Details its Next Big Software Update

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Samsung Details its Next Big Software UpdateSamsung has announced One UI 8, its customized version of Android 16. The software is now available in beta for the Galaxy S25 series, with a final version debuting first on new Samsung foldable phones this summer, then rolling out to other Galaxy devices in the following months. One UI 8 includes a new Reminder app, designed to let you "manage all your reminders in one place". You can add items via voice, and "share a list of to-dos ...
Texas Joins Utah in Mandating App Stores Verify Age

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Texas Joins Utah in Mandating App Stores Verify AgeThe Texas Governor has signed a new law that requires app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental approval for a minor to download software or make in-app purchases. Utah enacted a similar law in March. Apple and Google have vocally opposed both laws, insisting that checking IDs for everyone using any app store would be a violation of users' privacy. Apple and/or Google may still challenge the laws in court.
Hands On with the New Moto Edge

1 week ago | phonescoop.com | Rich Brome

Hands On with the New Moto EdgeMotorola is rounding out its 2025 lineup of phones with the new edge (2025). This mid-range phone has a fancy curved-edge display that gives it a unique look and feel. It helps the phone have thinner bezels, and look and feel extra-thin. What's it like in person? Read on for our hands-on report. The edge (2025) has a nice design. It feels impossibly thin, aided by the curved edges of the display.