Over eight months after Google originally released Android 7.0, AT&T has finally begun rolling out the Nougat update to its Galaxy S6 handset family, including the April security updates for Android.
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From mixed reality and net neutrality, to speech synthesis, ID@Xbox, CoD WWII, Forza's Hot Wheels, Surface sales, and Amazon à la mode, it's our handy walkthrough of the week's top tech news.
Remember when T-Mobile referred to its HSPA+ network as "4G"? AT&T is now branding network upgrades using 4G LTE technologies - which carriers like T-Mo launched last year - as "5G Evolution".
The March security patches are now rolling out to LG's G5 and V10 on AT&T, including various bug fixes and performance improvements. However, the long wait for Android 7.0 Nougat on the V10 continues.
Although Huawei has expressed its interest in penetrating the US market, it has failed to land its devices on a US carrier. That could all soon change, as the firm is in talks with AT&T.
Major US carriers are eager to entice LG G6 buyers with all sorts of freebies and discounts, including a 49-inch LG TV, and the opportunity to buy the new $349 LG Watch Sport for just $49.99.
Almost five weeks after Google released the February security update, AT&T has made it available to three of its Samsung devices - but the wait continues for the carrier to roll out the March update.
Galaxy S7 active users, rejoice, as the handset will now be bumped up to Android 7.0 Nougat. The update will come with the usual features of Android 7.0 and will include the February security update.
Long after its rivals, and six months after Android 7.0 was originally released, AT&T is updating its LG G5 to Nougat - but despite the long wait, it hasn't included the latest security patches.
Earlier this week, T-Mobile users saw their S7 and S7 edge handsets getting updated to Nougat. It now appears that folks on AT&T are seeing the update. It will arrive over the air in the coming weeks.
Following in the footsteps of Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile, AT&T has also decided to start offering its users unlimited data for $100 per month - unfortunately, with no tethering.
AT&T has finally removed the listing on its website for new Lumia 950 handsets. Those who want one can still get it from the online Microsoft Store, or they can get a refurbished model from AT&T.
In a bid to help travelers stay connected, AT&T will soon release its new International Day Pass, offering unlimited talk and text plus access to their plan's included data within 100+ countries.
AT&T announced just yesterday that it shut down its 2G network on the 1st January. A move which had been announced 4 years ago, it paves the way for the LTE to 5G transition when it arrives.
Android 7.0 Nougat arrived months ago, and Google has already released version 7.1.1. But over a year after Marshmallow's release, AT&T has only now rolled out Android 6.0.1 to the ZTE Zmax 2.
The Microsoft Store has been out of Lumia 640 XL stock for several weeks, but now, it's again offering the AT&T model for $99.99, while the unlocked version can be picked up for $149.
Microsoft's impressive Lumia 640 XL is now available for just $69.99 in two configurations: the AT&T model in black with 4G LTE; or unlocked, in a selection of colors, but without 4G connectivity.
With Microsoft making no effort to encourage eligible users to upgrade to Windows 10 Mobile, 85% of US Windows phone owners remain on older versions of the OS. Check out more data from AdDuplex here.
Over seven months after Microsoft released the Windows 10 Mobile update, and five months after AT&T made it available for the Lumia 640, the carrier has finally approved the upgrade for the 640 XL.
Today, AT&T announced that it had reached a deal to purchase Time Warner for $85.4 billion. If the deal is approved by regulators, it would be one of the largest acquisitions in recent years.
Thirteen months after Marshmallow's release, AT&T has finally made the update available for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, including the September security patches and NumberSync support.
A new report by a Korean news agency is now claiming that the tech giant has temporarily suspended all production of its latest phablet following multiple reports of defective replacement devices.
In the continuing saga of carriers withdrawing support for the Note7, a new report indicates that AT&T might be considering a permanent and total halt of all Note7 sales.
In what may prove to be the death knell for Samsung's Note7, all major US carriers are now allowing their customers to replace their replacement Note7 in favour of another smartphone.
Netflix has gone to the FCC in a bid to get ISPs to stop using restrictive data caps. The company says that streaming video is data intensive and caps restrict customers' viewing time on Netflix.
Months after its rival carriers delivered Marshmallow to both devices - and eleven months after Google released Android 6.0 - AT&T is finally rolling out the update to the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge.
Previous rumors had pegged an iPhone 7 launch for September 16th, but a leaked image from AT&T suggests the new smartphone may go up for pre-order on the 9th and have a wide release on the 23rd.
Earlier this month, Microsoft cut the price of the Lumia 950 by $150, and the 950 XL by $200, saying those deals would end on August 14 - but it's now made those price cuts permanent.
The pre-orders for the Galaxy Note7 have been made available for those in the United States. AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon are offering either a free 256GB microSD card or Gear Fit 2.
AT&T said last month that Wi-Fi calling would come to "select Android devices" starting with the LG G4, and later, the Galaxy S6 active. Now, the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have been added to the list too.
The Lumia 640 XL is now available from AT&T for $149.99, and there's no indication that it's a limited-time offer - but curiously, the same AT&T-locked model is still $249.99 on the Microsoft Store.
AT&T is now upgrading Samsung's Galaxy Tab S2 to Android 6.0.1, and in addition to the usual Marshmallow improvements, the carrier's update also brings support for NumberSync to the device.
Two and a half months after BlackBerry made the update available for the device - and over nine months after Marshmallow was first released - Android 6.0.1 is finally rolling out to the Priv on AT&T.
Nine months after Google originally released Marshmallow, AT&T has finally released Android 6.0.1 for Samsung's Galaxy S6 active. The update weighs in at 1441MB, and includes Wi-Fi calling support.
Three months after other major US carriers began upgrading Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge+ to Marshmallow, AT&T has finally started its Android 6.0.1 rollout for both of those devices.
The executive said that many sales of the Priv were to BlackBerry loyalists who disliked Android and later returned it, adding that the high price also contributed to weak demand for the device.
The rugged version of Samsung's Galaxy S7 flagship features a shatter-resistant 5.1-inch display, a generous 4000mAh battery, and IP68 dust- and water-resistance, along with many other high-end specs.
Over two months after Microsoft first began upgrading some of its Windows Phone 8.1 handsets to Windows 10 Mobile, the new version of the OS is finally available for its Lumia 640 on AT&T.
A new, major study has come out and the internet is buzzing with panic-inducing headlines saying our phones will kill us all. But what does the study actually say and should we be worried?
Three months after Samsung started its Marshmallow rollout for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, and seven months after Google first released Marshmallow, AT&T has at last started upgrading both devices.