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Here’s how it works. The best unlocked phones let you get whatever device you want while remaining free from carrier payment plans. Although you have to buy them upfront, you can then bring that ...

Gemini can now control smart home devices while your phone is locked, but certain sensitive actions are still gated behind ...

Major independent retailers have discounts on highly rated unlocked phones that can be used with any carrier you want. We've found deep discounts on the latest models from Apple, Samsung ...

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like Apple's Activation Lock and Google's Factory Reset Protection, that do way more to deter thieves than a carrier lock ever could. An "unlocked" phone gives you complete freedom from carrier ...

You’re no longer dependent on what your carrier sells, because you can easily buy unlocked phones from all over the world. But what exactly are the differences when you look at unlocked phones ...