The programmable Apple SIM, today for the new iPad Air 2, gives users the freedom to move from one wireless carrier to another -- in theory, at least. Love Apple or hate it, you can't deny the company ...

(Subscriber Identity Module lock) A function in GSM cellphones that restricts the phone's use to a particular cellular carrier identified by a SIM card. SIM locks are used to ensure subscribers finish ...

Jesus, Monday, can we chill already? Verizon is going to start SIM locking the phones you buy from them. That’s significant for a number of reasons, but the most important is over the fact that they ...

Despite Apple's claims that the iPad would ship unlocked, allowing owners of the 3G model to access any compatible wireless data network they might choose, the device is locked to carrier Softbank ...

During Apple's recent iPad media event, the company was quick to glance over a feature that could have massive implications on the wireless industry. Those who purchase a cellular version of the iPad ...

Since last week’s leak, it’s been clear that Android Q is going to include some positive changes for Android going forward, like system-wide dark mode and new permissions settings. Unfortunately, it’s ...

AT&T has launched a new security feature called "Wireless Lock" that protects customers from SIM swapping attacks by preventing changes to their account information and the porting of phone numbers ...

After you purchase and use your cellphone for an extended period of time, you can change networks. However, the phone that you're currently using may not be offered on that network. If you wish to ...

SIM locks are a very unfortunate feature employed by network carriers around the globe, that restrict the usage of your iPhone only to their services and SIM cards. More and more carriers are already ...

Apple's new Apple SIM card in the iPad Air 2 and the Retina iPad mini 3 is designed to be universal, usable across a variety of wireless carriers in the US and UK, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, ...