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T-Mobile realizes forcing customers to migrate to more expensive plans was a bad idea after all

 

Customers love being given a choice, which is something that T-Mobile has come to realize as they have since announced that they will be scrapping a program that would have forced legacy customers to migrate to more expensive plans.

 

Earlier this month, a leaked internal memo revealed that T-Mobile was looking to force migration upon its customers who were still using its legacy plans to its newer and more expensive options. This was met with a lot of backlash as not all customers needed the features and perks offered by these newer plans and were happy paying for what they were currently using.

 

T-Mobile's CEO later claimed that this was only part of a "test" and that the carrier was trying to figure out what would work best for its customers. During the carrier's quarterly earnings call, the company essentially walked back on it where T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert was quoted as saying:

 

"I think we've learned that particular test cell isn't something that our customers are going to love. We had planned it as a test cell, and then we aren't doing it because I think we've got plenty of feedback."

 

Had this plan gone through, T-Mobile customers would have been automatically upgraded to the newer plans, but they would also have the option to opt out. One of the problems with this plan is that not all customers may realize they have been upgraded which could have caused some issues. Making it opt-in would have been a better solution, but regardless, it looks like those plans have been scrapped.


Nothing OS 2.5 (Android 14) Open Beta 1 rolls out to the Nothing Phone (2)

 

The Nothing Phone (2) was announced earlier this year, the successor to the original Nothing Phone (1). The phone was launched with Android 13 on board but seeing as it is a 2023 flagship phone, it will obviously be updated to Android 14 (which has since been released for Google's Pixel phones).

 

For those who are curious about the update and want to see what they can expect, you might be interested to learn that Nothing has announced that Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1 will be coming to the Nothing Phone (2).

 

Nothing OS 2.5 (Android 14) Open Beta 1 rolls out to the Nothing Phone (2)

 

The Nothing OS 2.5 update will be based on Android 14, so it should be able to give users an idea of what they can expect. According to Nothing, here are some of the changes users can look forward to in addition to the changes that Android 14 itself will be bringing to the table.

  • Updated the widgets library interface so Nothing widgets appear more clearly.
  • New photos widget, allowing you to display your favourite photos on both your Home Screen and Lock Screen.
  • New screenshot editor and menu, allowing for more advanced editing features and quick deletions.
  • Updated design of back gesture to be more in line with Nothing's style.
  • Added the option to hide app icons on the Home Screen and app drawer. Swipe right in the app drawer to reveal hidden app icons.
  • Capture screenshots quickly with a three-finger swipe.
  • Customise the double-press power button to quickly access a chosen feature.
  • Redesigned a joint Home Screen and Lock Screen customisation page for a more comprehensive view of options.
  • Introduced the glass filter to make your favourite wallpapers extra unique.
  • New solid colour wallpapers for a cleaner Home Screen appearance.

Users who are already enrolled in the beta can update to the beta via the System Update in the settings menu. For those who aren't enrolled, you can get yourself enrolled via Nothing's website. Keep in mind that this is a beta so there are bound to be bugs and issues that haven't been fully ironed out yet.

 

It might not

 

It might not be the best idea to use it as a daily driver unless you have a spare phone on you, but if you're curious you can check it out anyway. The company did not mention when the public release of Android 14 will be available for the Nothing Phone (1) and (2), but hopefully they will be able to push it out before the year is out!


Nothing's CMF smartwatch and earbuds announced

 

Nothing is a relatively new company in the industry compared to other established players like Samsung, Xiaomi, and so on, but the company has already established a sub-brand called CMF by Nothing, a brand that prioritizes things like design and affordability.

 

We knew that the company was working on several products under the CMF by Nothing brand, and they have since announced a couple of new products in the form of a new smartwatch and true wireless earbuds.

Nothing's CMF smartwatch and earbuds announced

Starting with the smartwatch, it's called the Watch Pro and it comes in priced at a mere $69, making it a very tempting offer for those who want a smartwatch but don't want to pay over $200 for one. It features things like GPS, an IP68 rating, pulse rate monitoring, sleep tracking, step counters, and a bunch of exercise modes. It also comes with a 34mAh battery that is said to be good for up to 13 days of use.

Nothing's CMF smartwatch and earbuds announced

As for the earbuds, it is called the Buds Pro. It is priced at $49 which is quite a steal and despite its cheap price tag, it comes with features like noise cancelation, clear voice technology, and even a transparency mode that lets you hear what's around you. It is said to last for up to 11 hours of non-stop playback with noise cancelation disabled.


Tecno's Phantom V Flip is a foldable phone we can actually afford

 

Conceptually, there's a lot to like about foldable phones. Phones that can become tablets or fold up to become even smaller and pocketable sounds great on paper, but in reality, the price tags of these phones are quite off-putting. Imagine paying close to $2,000 for a foldable phone, no thank you!

 

It looks like the age of cheaper foldable phones is finally upon us, thanks to Tecno who have recently announced their latest foldable phone - the Phantom V Flip. One of the selling points of the phone is its price tag, where it is expected to be sold at $650 as part of an early bird special. At this price point, no other foldable comes close, but what about its hardware and features?

 

Tecno's Phantom V Flip is a foldable phone we can actually afford

 

In terms of display, the Phantom V Flip features an inner foldable display of 6.9-inches with a 120Hz OLED screen, while the outer display has a circular cutout and measures 1.9-inches. It is smaller compared to some of the other flip phones out there, but then again this phone is priced starting at $650, so as long as it's functional, it's hard to complain.

 

As for its performance, the Phantom V Flip is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 chipset built on the 6nm process which features an octa-core CPU. It will also come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, and will also feature a 4,000mAh battery with support for 45W charging. It's not particularly fast but it should be good enough.

 

Tecno's Phantom V Flip is a foldable phone we can actually afford

 

The outer display is also where the cameras of the phone are housed. The main camera will be a 64MP shooter with an RGWB sensor that has an extra white filter array that can apparently allow more light in. There will also be a 13MP ultrawide camera accompanying the main shooter, and a 32MP camera inside the phone for your selfies.

 

Overall, it's a pretty standard mid-range phone, but like we said, the price is really its selling point and if you've always wanted a foldable but thought that paying over $1,000 was ridiculous, the Tecno Phantom V Flip is an affordable alternative.


 

There are so many Android smartphones in the market right now that it can be overwhelming when it comes to making a decision. But if price is an important factor to you and you want a cheap Android smartphone, then you might want to take a look at BLU Products latest handset, the BLU BOLD N3.

 

Perhaps the biggest selling point of the phone is its price. Right now over at Amazon, the handset is being sold for a mere $200, a $100 discount off its regular price of $300, making it a pretty good value for money Android smartphone.

 

 

Now, obviously while its price is its appealing factor, the handset needs to be powerful enough to get your day-to-day tasks done. Under the hood, the BLU BOLD N3 is powered by MediaTek's 7050 chipset which features an octa-core processor clocked at 2.6GHz. It will also come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

 

On the display front, the handset packs a large 6.8-inch screen with a 3D AMOLED curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate, giving the phone a nice and sleek look. There's also a built-in fingerprint sensor under the display, keeping the overall design clean. The phone will also come with a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50MP main shooter, an 8MP wide-angle, and a 2MP macro, with a 16MP selfie cam on the front.

 

Last but not least, there will also be 5G connectivity along with a 4,700mAh battery with support for 66W charging. If you're interested, be sure to head on over to Amazon and grab one for yourself today.

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