月份: 2021 年 5 月

Buy in bulk

Mint Mobile

From $15/mo. at Mint Mobile

Pros

Cheaper monthly rates
Lots of plan options
Unlimited talk and text
Free hotspot access
Works with most unlocked phones

Cons

Coverage isn’t quite as dense as Visible’s

Mint Mobile uses T-Mobile to power its network, and while that means coverage isn’t quite as expansive, you get a lot of bang for your buck. Plans are sold in bulk, meaning you have a bigger upfront cost but save a lot of money month-to-month. And, unlike Visible, you can use Mint Mobile with just about any Android phone.

No data limits

Visible

From $40/mo. at Visible

Pros

Unlimited talk, text, and data
Verizon’s LTE and 5G network
Free hotspot access (5Mbps)
Taxes and fees included
Save more with Party Pay

Cons

Only works with select Android phones
No roaming

Want access to Verizon’s incredible LTE network for a fraction of the cost? That’s what Visible brings to the table. For just $40 per month all-in, you get unlimited talk, te…

On this episode, we talk about announcements to expect at Google I/O 2021, massive corporate earnings, and a truckload of new devices. We also wonder what the world would be like if Apple’s iMessage came to Android.

Finally, we say goodbye to Russell Holly and Hayato Huseman as members of the team. Russell is moving on to become a Managing Editor for CNET, and Hayato will be joining the crew over at MKBHD’s YouTube empire as a video producer. Maybe we can start calling him HHUHD? Good luck to you both, gentlemen. We will miss you so much!

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Google I/O 2021 schedule features updates on Android 12, Wear OS, Google TV, and more | Android Central
Amazon’s new Fire HD 10 tablets bring more productivity and entertainment for the whole family | Android Central
Samsung announces ultra-light and thin Galaxy Book Pro and Book Pro 360 Windows laptops | Windows Cen…

Most versatile

Nest Wifi

$160 at Amazon

Pros

2,200 square feet of coverage
Fast AC2200 speeds
WPA3 encryption support
Consistent software updates
Works with Google Wifi

Cons

Larger than Google Wifi

An upgrade to Google Wifi, the Nest Wifi router starts with a router and can be expanded with additional routers or mesh points. With 2,200 square feet of coverage from a single router, this is a great start to a mesh when paired with a couple of Nest Wifi points. The points also have a smart speaker built-in for Google Assistant.

Great value

Google Wifi

$99 at Amazon

Pros

Small size
All units have Ethernet
Consistent software updates
Works with Nest Wifi

Cons

AC1200 speed is less future-proof
Smaller coverage area than Nest

Google Wifi has long been one of the best options for a simple and reliable mesh Wi-Fi setup. While lagging behind Nest Wifi in raw performance, the price advantage means you can more cheaply blanket a home with a lot of interference wh…