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Man Behind 2021 T-Mobile Data Breach Finally Arrested

Ever wondered what happened to cybercriminals? Unlike what we see on TV and the movies, they don’t exactly live happily ever after their crimes. But in the case of John Binns, the man behind the 2021 T-Mobile data breach, his taste for freedom is about to run out.  After hacking T-Mobile’s systems in 2021, Binns bragged about how he was able to do it with the Un-carrier’s awful security. While the 24-year-old American pretended like that was … [read full article]

T-Mobile Inks 10-Year Deal With US Navy

T-Mobile just signed a 10-year partnership with the US Navy. Through this deal, T-Mobile will be supplying the wireless technology needed by this branch of the US military for seaborne operations. In the announcement, T-Mobile revealed that this is a Spiral 4 pact, which allows the Department of Defense to place orders for wireless service and equipment from the Un-carrier.  As detailed by PhoneArena, this deal means that T-Mobile … [read full article]

T-Mobile Says Removal of Google Authenticator App is Only Temporary

Mobile security plays an important role in today’s smartphones. With so many attempts for hacking and phishing, having an authenticator app for two-step verification is a must. But as T-Mobile customers noted, the Google Authenticator app has stopped working on their devices. This led them to believe that the Un-carrier is no longer offering this to its customers.  With the Google Authenticator app gone, users are … [read full article]

Google Messages Will Soon Accept 911 Texts via RCS

Good news for those who prefer to send text messages over making calls. Google will soon allow 911 texts via RCS on Google Messages.  As of this writing, only half of emergency dispatch centers in the country accept 911 alerts via SMS. By allowing these areas to accept 911 texts via RCS, features like read receipts and location sharing can be used.  To make this happen, Google is working with RapidSOS. The company was already able to … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Customers Shocked With “Second Attempt” Notification of Price Hike

(Update June 6, 2024 6:49 PM EST) T-Mobile has responded to us with a statement: “We reached out to a very small set of customers who didn’t receive the initial notification about price adjustments to ensure they are aware of these changes before they receive their next bill.” Below is the original article: — A few weeks ago, T-Mobile announced that it was increasing the … [read full article]

Motorola Edge (2024) Coming to T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile

Motorola’s latest model of the mid-range Edge smartphone has been unveiled. Called the Motorola Edge (2024), the device largely resembles the Edge 50 Fusion model. This time around, however, the Motorola Edge (2024) has 15W wireless charging and a better display with a 6.6-inch 144Hz OLED panel and curved sides.  Powering the device from within is a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 with 8GB of RAM and 256GB onboard storage. The device has 5,000mAh battery and runs Android … [read full article]