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digitpatrox6 days ago
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Mint Mobile just saved Christmas with its $299 Pixel 9 deal — get it now before it’s gone

There were plenty of phone deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the absolute best one was easily the $299 Pixel 9 deal from Mint Mobile. It was so good that the wireless carrier eventually ran out of stock of Google’s flagship phone. But right now, it looks like the discounted Pixel 9 is back at Mint — and…
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digitpatrox1 week ago
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Monument Valley 3: a worthy update to a fabulous mobile game

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 64, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, get ready for some weird documentaries, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about raw milk and $HAWK and WhatsApp, watching A Man on the Inside…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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Are Mobile Hotspots Secure? (Are They Safer Than Public Wi-Fi?)

Are mobile hotspots secure? Well, they can be if you take proper precautions. Otherwise, you’re exposing yourself to the same dangers as using the local free Wi-Fi. Cyber attackers can use various tools and exploits to steal payment data and logins. This article reviews the risks of using a mobile hotspot and the signs that someone might be trying to…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
30

YouTube Kids mobile app redesigned on iOS and Android

The YouTube Kids mobile app is getting a redesign that both makes it look and behave more like the standard YouTube app and lets kids browse through videos in portrait mode for the first time. It’s rolling out over the next few weeks on iOS and Android, while the web and smart TV experiences stay the same. The YouTube Kids…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
32

How to Get the Best Mobile Experience

Quick Links Deep Dive Into the Reddit App Many People Prefer the Mobile Site Despite the Hiccups As a long-time Redditor, I’ve tried and tested various ways to experience the “front page of the internet.” Desktop, mobile site, official mobile app, third-party apps, desktop version on mobile–you name it. So, when it comes to the best mobile experience, which one…
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digitpatrox3 weeks ago
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Vodafone and Three clear to merge and form UK’s biggest mobile operator

Vodafone and Three have been cleared to create the UK’s biggest mobile operator after committing to address concerns around network upgrades and price hikes. The proposed £16.5 billion merger (about $20.9 billion) was approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Thursday following months of regulatory scrutiny, and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.…
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digitpatrox3 weeks ago
30

Animal Crossing’s paid mobile app launches a day early

The new version is largely the same as the original, and will still feature seasonal events and all of the other content from the base game. The biggest changes are the welcome removal of microtransactions and the ability to play offline. But the paid app also introduces a number of gameplay additions, including a new location where you can hang…
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digitpatrox4 weeks ago
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I’d cancel my phone service now and get this Mint Mobile deal for a crazy cheap $10 a month

It’s been years since I’ve signed up with a traditional postpaid wireless carrier, especially when their unlimited plans start at $60/month on average. And this Black Friday deal from Mint Mobile is yet another reason why I won’t go back anytime soon. For a limited time, Mint Mobile’s offering its 3-month unlimited cell phone plan with 5GB of data for…
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digitpatrox4 weeks ago
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UK Regulator Probes Apple’s Mobile Browser Dominance

The U.K.’s competition regulator has raised concerns about Apple’s dominance in the mobile browser market. The Competition and Markets Authority said on Nov. 22 that Apple restricts competition by limiting the use of rival browsers on its iOS devices and effectively requiring developers to use its WebKit browser engine. This could stifle innovation among competitors, leading to reduced choice for…
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digitpatroxNovember 13, 2024
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Monster Hunter is getting an open-world RPG spinoff for mobile

The Monster Hunter franchise is bringing, well, monster hunting to your smartphone. Capcom has announced that it’s teaming up with TiMi — the studio behind games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Pokémon Unite — for a spinoff called Monster Hunter Outlanders. It’s described as an “open-world survival game” that’s playable either solo or co-op with up to four players.…
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