Thinking about switching to a dumb phone? Learn what feature phones are, their benefits & if a minimalist mobile device is best for you—plus explore top picks.

What Is A Dumb Phone and Which is the Best? | T-Mobile

What’s a Dumb Phone and When is It a Smart Choice to Buy?

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What makes an AI phone smart? Learn about Apple Intelligence, Galaxy AI, and AI-powered features like Live Translate, adaptive notifications, and privacy-focused AI.

Exploring AI Phones: Apple Intelligence, Galaxy AI, & More | T-Mobile

Understanding AI Phones: Apple Intelligence, Galaxy AI, &amp; More

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You want the best AI smart glasses for everyday use, whether it’s streaming on social media, working, or something else. Ray-Ban Meta delivers without sacrificing style.

Our Best Smart Glasses for 2025 | T-Mobile

3 Top Picks for Most Stylish Smart Glasses of 2025 

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Discover the key differences between RCS messaging, SMS, and iMessage for Apple and Android users. Learn how RCS enhances texting with high-quality media, read receipts, and interactive features across both platforms.

What is RCS & How is it Different From SMS & iMessage

RCS Messaging: What It Means for Android and iPhone Users

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Dialed In, your one stop shop for all things phone, tablet, and smartwatch tips and tricks. Find how-tos, best of list, devices information and more.

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Confused about CDMA vs. GSM? Our guide breaks down the basics of phone bands, so you can make an informed decision about mobile devices and service providers.

GSM vs. CDMA: What You Need To Know About Phone Bands | T-Mobile

GSM vs. CDMA: What You Need To Know About Phone Bands 

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Ready to upgrade your iPhone to a brand-new device? Learn about the T-Mobile iPhone upgrade program and find the best plan and phone for you.

Find the Best iPhone Upgrade Program for You | T-Mobile

Finding the Best iPhone Upgrade Program for You

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Looking for the best iPhone 14 Pro Max case? Look no further, here is the ultimate guide to help you choose the right case for your iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Best iPhone 14 Pro Max Cases (2025) For Every Price & Need | T-Mobile

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best iPhone 14 Pro Max Case

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The right case for your Apple iPad can make a difference when protecting your iPad or even making a fashion statement. Let us help you choose the best iPad case.

Best iPad Cases (2025) - For Every Price & Preference | T-Mobile

A Guide to Choosing the Best iPad Case

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Dive into T-Mobile's curated list of top tech gifts for music lovers. From speakers to headphones, find the perfect gift for every audiophile.

Find the perfect tech gift for music lovers with our ultimate guide. From state-of-the-art headphones to portable speakers, explore the best audio tech gifts to enrich every music lover's experience.

Tech Gifts for Music Lovers: Headphones, Speakers & More

Best Tech Gifts for Music Lovers

12 Best Tech Gifts for Music Lovers | T-Mobile

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Shop our guide dedicated to uncovering the best tech gifts under $100, offering a range of technology gifts that blend functionality with style.

Gifts Around $100: Best Tech Gift Ideas 2024 | T-Mobile

Cool Tech Marvels: Best Gifts Around $100 or Less

Gifts Under $100: Best Tech Gift Ideas 2025 | T-Mobile

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From Qi, to PMA, and more, we’ll take a look at the present and future of wireless charging technology—and a few of our favorite accessories.

How Does Wireless Charging Work? | T-Mobile

How Does Wireless Charging Work?

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Need a great gift for that special co-worker, friend, or family member in our life? Here are favorite Apple gifting ideas for every personality and budget.

Apple Gifting Ideas: A Gift Guide for Apple Lovers | T-Mobile

Apple Gifting Ideas: The Ultimate Guide for Apple Lovers

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Want to boost your mobile network connectivity or improve cell reception? Learn more about cell tower locations, how to find them, and how they play a role.

Cell Tower Locations: How to Find 4G LTE and 5G Towers | T-Mobile

Cell Tower Locations: How to Find 4G LTE and 5G Towers

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You finally have that new iPhone! Now accessorize it with our MagSafe picks for the iPhone 15 series, including chargers, cases, car mounts, pop grips and more.

Top MagSafe Picks for Any iPhone 15 Device | T-Mobile

Top MagSafe Picks for Any iPhone 15 Device

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What's the difference between eSIM vs. physical SIM? Learn about eSIM for iPhone, Samsung and other devices and see why it's a gamechanger.

What's an eSIM? eSIM Cards, Phones & Devices Explained | T-Mobile

What is eSIM?

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What age should a kid get a phone? While there's no magic age to buy your child their own device, we have some solutions that can make your decision easier.

What Age Should A Kid Get A Phone? | T-Mobile

What Age Should a Kid Get a Phone?

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If you're wondering, "what is 5G UC?" you're not alone. You may have seen this in the status bar of your phone. We'll take a look at 5G UC vs. 5G and beyond.

What Is 5G UC? | T-Mobile

What is 5G UC?

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So, how much is a phone bill? We’ll tell you what other people are paying on average this year and give you five tips for keeping your cell phone bill in check.

What Is The Average Phone Bill Per Month In 2025? | T-Mobile

What Is The Average Phone Bill Per Month In 2025?

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Everybody’s talking about 5G these days, but what about 3G? Is it even still a thing? What’s the so-called 3G shutdown about? Get the facts about all-things 3G.

What Is 3G? | T-Mobile

What is 3G?

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What are the best smartphones for kids? How about the top smartwatch, tracker, or the best kids' tablet? Here are our faves for keeping families connected.

Best Phones & Devices For Kids: Smartwatches, Tablets & More

Best Phones &amp; Devices for Kids: Smartwatches, Tablets &amp; More

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Old-school travel games for kids only go so far! Keep them engaged during summer vacation with cool gadgets that’ll enhance road trip activities for the kids.

Keeping Kids Entertained On Summer Road Trips | T-Mobile

Keeping Kids Entertained On Summer Road Trips

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What are the best messaging apps for Android and iPhone? We’ll take a look at some of the top texting apps and the features that make them so popular.

Top Group Chat and Texting Apps | T-Mobile

Top Group Chat and Texting Apps

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Stay connected no matter where you roam with our favorite RV Wi-Fi hotspots! Plus, we have a few other ideas for leveling-up your adventure into the great outdoors.

Staying Connected On The Road: Your RV Wi-Fi Guide | T-Mobile

Staying Connected On The Road: Your RV Wi-Fi Guide

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You probably know how your internet connection works at home and on-the-go—but how does airplane Wi-Fi work? We’ll demystify this sanity-saving technology!

How Does Airplane Wi-Fi Work? | T-Mobile

How Does Airplane Wi-Fi Work?

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5G mmWave: what the heck is it? We’ll tell you what it is, how it works, and what role it plays in keeping you connected.

Benefits Of 5G MmWave Technology | T-Mobile

Benefits of 5G mmWave Technology

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In a dead spot and wondering how to get internet when there is no service? Or maybe it’s just a free connection you need. Here’s how to get internet on-the-go.

How To Get Wi-Fi On-The-Go | T-Mobile

How To Get Wi-Fi On-The-Go

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What is an AirTag? If you tend to lose a lot of stuff, it’s your new best friend! We’ll take a closer look at what they are and how AirTags work.

What Is An AirTag And How Do They Work? | T-Mobile

What Is An AirTag And How Do They Work?

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Feel like you need a codebreaker to understand your kids’ text abbreviations? You’re not alone! We’ll help decipher some common abbreviated text messages.

Deciphering Your Kids’ Text Abbreviations | T-Mobile

Deciphering Your Kids’ Text Abbreviations

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Discover how to tell if someone blocked your number on Android or iPhone. Learn what happens when your number is blocked and what to do next.

How To Know If Someone Blocked Your Number | T-Mobile

How To Know If Someone Blocked You

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Spam text messages are annoying enough, but smishing can be dangerous. Boost your digital security and learn how to identify, report and stop spam text messages.

Spam Text Messages, Smishing & How to Deal With It | T-Mobile

Spam Text Messages

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What is MagSafe? It’s a technology that Apple lovers should get to know! Learn what it is and how it works with chargers, cases, mounts and beyond.

What is Magsafe Charging? | T-Mobile

What Is MagSafe? What Every Apple Lover Should Know

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What makes up a 5G network? How is it designed and built to bring faster speeds and connectivity to everyone? Here’s a closer look at 5G network architecture.

What Is 5G Network Architecture? | T-Mobile

What is 5G Network Architecture?

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Is there really that big of a difference between 4G and 5G technology? The answer is yes! Glimpse into the future of 5G and see what sets it apart from 4G.

5G vs 4G: What’s the Difference? | T-Mobile

5G vs 4G

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From buzz word to something tangible, 5G’s advantages are starting to transform how we live, work, and play. Let’s unwrap 5G, the next-gen wireless network.

The Benefits of 5G | T-Mobile

What are the Benefits of 5G? 5 Main advantages and use cases

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Get the most out of your mobile data plan while traveling with our guide to data roaming on a phone. Learn how to avoid roaming charges while staying connected.

What’s a Dumb Phone and When is It a Smart Choice to Buy?

Understanding AI Phones: Apple Intelligence, Galaxy AI, & More

3 Top Picks for Most Stylish Smart Glasses of 2025

RCS Messaging: What It Means for Android and iPhone Users

Devices

Goodbye iPhone SE, Hello iPhone 16e

The New iPad (A16) Is Here: Everything You Need to Know

moto g 2025 vs. 2024: Key Upgrades and Differences

Best Phones & Devices for Kids: Smartwatches, Tablets & More

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