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 ...

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, ...

(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 ...

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 ...

A network-locked Samsung phone can only be used with the carrier it was originally purchased from. Here is how to check if your Samsung phone is locked to a carrier and how to unlock it. The most ...

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 ...

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 ...

Apple appears to have reversed course in Japan on a key feature of its iPad 3G: It won’t offer a version capable of being used with different cellular carriers there. All Japanese models will be ...