2019 saw the first wave of 5G phones launch in various markets, with $1000+ options from the likes of Samsung and LG. But we also saw Xiaomi launch the Mi Mix 3 5G and Mi 9 Pro 5G, starting below $700. Now with the second wave of 5G phones set for release this year, this […]
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Opinion post by Eric Zeman Wireless carriers may not be charging much for 5G service yet, but that doesn’t mean just anyone can adopt the latest in mobile broadband technology. Beyond the question of coverage from the four major carriers is that of device pricing. In order to upgrade to 5G, consumers need to first […]
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Samsung is expected to pull the wraps from Galaxy S20 on February 11. As we near the launch date, the official renders for the Galaxy S20 has been leaked. Earlier, OnLeaks had put up CAD-based renders of the Galaxy S20 series devices. The official press renders confirm three new devices including Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra […]
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LG revealed the V50 ThinQ at MWC 2019, offering 5G and a case with a second screen (seen above). It looks like we can expect more of the same at MWC 2020, according to a report out of Korea. The company will launch the LG V60 ThinQ in Barcelona, according to Yonhap, citing industry sources. […]
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Even with the advent of 5G just around the corner, millions of Americans still have a difficult time finding 4G connections. In fact, a surprising amount of these people don’t even use 4G at all. A recent study conducted by OpenSignal revealed that nearly 1-in-5 Americans still exclusively use 3G. That’s a whopping 30 million […]
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OEMs delivered some truly standout flagship smartphones this year. Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 10 line with a lot of useful features, top-tier performance, and a unique, yet familiar design. Meanwhile, Google’s Pixel 4 devices once again delivered “stellar” results in the camera department, and OnePlus took its first steps into the premium flagship space […]
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Update, December 13 2019 (01:01AM ET): AT&T announced detailed 5G plans last month, and it’s now officially launched 5G service in ten US markets. The supported cities are as follows: Birmingham, Alabama Indianapolis, Indiana Los Angeles, California Milwaukee, Wisconsin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Providence, Rhode Island Rochester, New York San Diego, California San Francisco, California San Jose, […]
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Twitter/Brian Shen Update: December 11, 2019 (11:45 AM ET): In a post on Chinese social media website Weibo, Oppo announced the Reno 3 5G and Pro 5G’s official launch date. The devices’ announcement event will take place December 26 at the Hangzhou International Expo Center. The company also hinted that it might unveil other products alongside […]
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According to some leaked Chinese 3C certification papers, next year’s Samsung Galaxy S11e — also called the SM-G9810 — could support 5G. The information popped up this morning on shoddy site IndiaShopps, so take this news with a grain of salt. The leaked information also states the device should support 25W fast charging, an increase […]
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Apple’s supplier, Murata is working on technology that will allow them to shrink an electronic component in size. Murata Manufacturing has developed a smaller version of an electronic component used in iPhones and this is likely to help Apple. Murata Manufacturing is all set to mass manufacture small multilayer ceramic capacitors. The new capacitors are […]
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