Articles By Kevin Kearney
Kevin Kearney
Sr. Staff Writer
Kevin is an experienced journalist and writer whose musings on tech, education, and culture have appeared in Stereogum, InsideHook, The Millions, and elsewhere. As Deputy Editor for WhistleOut, he offers unique expertise on the inner workings of the mobile industry, and has a particular passion for emerging efficiencies within smartphone apps. When he’s not researching the telecom market, he enjoys reading, running, and playing music.
T-Mobile Wins OpenSignal Award for Best 5G Availability in U.S. and Puerto Rico
The internationally renowned network analytics company named the carrier's 5G availability the best in the world.
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The T-Mobile MVNO earned top honors thanks to blazing fast 5G speeds, but Verizon's Visible earned top honors in two crucial areas.
Spotify Unveils AI Playlists
Spotify's newest feature allows Premium subscribers to generate playlists from one-sentence prompts.
Shazam Adds Music Haptics, Expanding iOS 18 Accessibility Feature
The app's latest update includes a feature for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
United Announces Onboard Starlink Wi-Fi; Astronomers Warn of Interference Concerns
The satellite ISP will offer high-speed service on all flights by 2025, but scientists caution the rapid expansion.
Avoid the iOS 18 Bug That’s Crashing iMessage
An iOS 18 bug is leaving iMessage users frustrated.
iOS 18 Is Out Now: 8 New Features and Updates to Explore
Learn all about the app updates that have arrived with iOS 18.
Tello extends its back-to-school deals, offering a cheap plan and phones for students
Learn all about Tello’s back-to-school deals, including 5GB for $10.
How To Set Up Focus Mode on Your iPhone
Learn how to use Focus Mode to tune out your iPhone’s distractions.
Mint Unveils Free Canada Roaming
Learn about Mint's latest perk for customers traveling to Canada.
