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Verizon is the overall winner in the latest comprehensive RootMetrics report, but AT&T rules the nationwide speed chart and T-Mobile is rapidly closing in on both of its rivals. http://dlvr.it/S3hTtF

Apple has received a patent for some of the technology it might use for its first periscope camera, set to make its debut on at least one of Apple's 2022 iPhone 14 model phones. http://dlvr.it/S3hTqS

T-Mobile is the big winner and AT&T the big loser of Opensignal's July 2021 US 5G mobile experience awards, with Verizon showing decent progress compared to April. http://dlvr.it/S3gJRp

Who says that Power Banks can't be sexy? Tegic's Block 1 and Block 30 have a cool design that includes a window allowing you to view the circuitry of the accessory. http://dlvr.it/S3clKJ

Android users are getting a redesigned Google Lens that focuses first on images found in a user's camera roll instead of those images from a live viewfinder. http://dlvr.it/S3clHV

AT&T has tweaked its International Day Pass and Unlimited Elite plan, adding more value for the same price. The International Day Pass is now free after the first ten days per billing period, offering a much better value on longer overseas trips. As before, the Day Pass offers unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data for $10/day, or $5/day for additional lines on the same account traveling at the same time (for customers on an unlimited plan). The International Day Pass covers 140 countries and destinations. Later this summer, AT&T will make International Day Pass automatic whenever customers travel overseas, instead of needing to enable it first. Separately, AT&T announced that its top-end Unlimited Elite plan will now include 40 GB of hotspot data (up from 30) and 4K video streaming. The plan is also now truly unlimited, whereas before customers might experience slowdowns if they exceeded 100 GB. This change brings Unlimited Elite in line with T-Mobile's competing Ma...

The two-year-old Pixel 4 is massively discounted at Amazon, so if you're in the market for a Google smartphone, you could potentially save $350 when you buy one. http://dlvr.it/S3Y657

While today we marvel at the chipsets being pushed out by TSMC and Samsung Foundry using their 5nm process node, Samsung is on track to start high-volume production of the 3nm GAA node next year. http://dlvr.it/S3Y62m

The Google Pixel 6 might give you 5 years of OS updates! This is unheard of in the Android world, and would definitely challenge the likes of Samsung and OnePlus. What about Apple? http://dlvr.it/S3X2pp

Three new 15-second videos released by Google detail three features found on the Pixel 4a 5G, and the Pixel 5. These include the Call Screen, Pixel security, and up to 48-hour battery life. http://dlvr.it/S3VJjq

Apple is adding a new feature in iOS 15 that will allow iPhone users to call trusted relatives or friends to get a code that will allow them to reset their missing Apple ID password. http://dlvr.it/S3VJhw

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, Buds 2, and yes, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G have leaked again ahead of their expected August 11 Unpacked launch. http://dlvr.it/S3TPgB

Apple chip supplier TSMC reported that revenue rose 20% during the second quarter and thanks to the chip shortage demand for chips will outpace supply until 2023. http://dlvr.it/S3RYrt

iOS 15 will bring new improvements and compatibility for App Clips, which developers are sure to welcome. http://dlvr.it/S3RYpK

Boost Mobile started selling the new Motorola moto g stylus 5G this week. Cricket starts selling the phone today, and AT&T will start sales July 16th. All three brands are offering the phone for far less than the $400 that Motorola is asking for the unlocked version. Boost's web site lists the full price as $250 but is currently selling it for $200. Cricket's price is $100 for new customers or $150 for existing customers. AT&T is selling the phone for $180 on a 36-month installment plan ($5/month) with an unlimited plan (for both new and existing customers, for a limited time). The version offered by carriers has 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, while Motorola's pricier unlocked version has 6 GB RAM and 256 GB storage (though the phone has expandable storage.) T-Mobile and Metro are also slated to sell the phone soon. http://dlvr.it/S3QZ1T

Although the OnePlus 6/6T are still far from getting Android 11, the Chinese handset maker announced that the first open beta build for OxygenOS version 11 based on Android 11 is now available for those who want to try it. http://dlvr.it/S3MzP6

Samsung will reportedly release three new high-end tablets early next year including the extremely powerful Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra which is rumored to be equipped with a 14.6-inch OLED display. http://dlvr.it/S3MzKf

Qualcomm has partnered with Asus for a new flagship-class phone called the "Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders". Asus will make, sell, and support the phone, which is intended for members of Snapdragon Insiders, Qualcomm's new fan club. Available in the US next month for $1,499, the phone features maxed-out specs in most regards and comes with a small bundle of high-end accessories. The phone has unprecedented support for essentially all 5G and 4G networks worldwide in one SKU. That includes all major US networks and all four mmWave 5G bands. It showcases Qualcomm technologies such as the Snapdragon 888 chip, Snapdragon Sound, Quick Charge 5, and 3D Sonic Sensor gen. 2 (for the rear fingerprint reader, which works even with wet fingers). Other specs include 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, 6.78-inch Samsung OLED display with 144 Hz refresh and HDR10+, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6E, 4,000 mAh battery, and four microphones. Its triple rear cameras include a 64 mega...

AT&T and Cricket Wireless announced they have teamed up with Motorola to offer the Moto G Stylus starting this month. http://dlvr.it/S3J3MZ

The first Apple iPad tablet to feature an OLED panel will be a 10.8 ore 10.9-inch iPad Air most tipsters agree. What hasn't been agreed upon is when this will take place-either 2022 or 2023. http://dlvr.it/S3J3JN