Handset makers in the U.S. are dabbling in selling phones directly to consumers, but will the model be attractive enough to consumers? Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET News reporter in 2004, ...

The FCC wants to require all mobile carriers to unlock mobile phones within 60 days of activation. But neither AT&T nor T-Mobile are on board with that idea. In June, FCC Chairwoman Jessica ...

There are two types of phones—those locked to a carrier and those free to use whatever carrier they want. There will come a time when you need to know which one your phone is. Thankfully, you'll have ...

While there are plenty of channels to purchase your Android phone from, buying directly from the manufacturer has numerous ...

Some users are reporting that their Pixel 8 phones have unlocked bootloaders out of the box. This represents a security risk and also means some apps won’t work. The Google Pixel 8 phones are now on ...