Tag Archives: 5g

AT&T No. 1, Verizon No. 2 when it comes to best US 4G network, report finds

AT&T’s 4G LTE network took some well-deserved hits earlier this year for rebranding to the arguably deceptive “5GE,” but it turns out that on the backend the wireless carrier actually did more to its network than just call it a new name.  In a report released Wednesday, mobile network evaluator Global Wireless Solutions found that …

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Samsung launches 5G

Samsung on Tuesday announced the launch of the Exynos 980, the company’s first mobile processor that integrates 5G connectivity. The Exynos 980 combines a 5G modem and mobile application processor into one chip. 5G promises to significantly boost the speed, coverage and responsiveness of wireless networks. It can run between 10 and 100 times faster than your typical cellular connection today, and …

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The Galaxy A90 is Samsung’s next 5G phone, says leak

At the top end of traditional smartphones are Samsung’s Galaxy S and Note ranges. These are expensive. As of this year, another tier has been added with 5G versions of the Galaxy S10 and Note 10. So it comes as a bit of a surprise to see that Samsung’s next 5G phone, according to leaks, will be the Samsung Galaxy A90 …

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Wi

Wi-Fi 6 is just now arriving in phones, laptops and network equipment. But engineers are already turning their attention to what’ll come next: Wi-Fi 7. With speeds as high as 30 gigabits per second, the next generation of Wi-Fi promises better streaming video, longer range and fewer problems with traffic congestion. The change will come in a series of steps, …

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Note 10 specs vs. Note 10 Plus and Note 9: How to choose

On Aug. 7, Samsung held a presser in Brooklyn to take the wraps off its Note 10, Note 10 Plus and Note 10 5G, three big-screen phones that serve as the successors to 2018’s Note 9. It’s the first time the company released a bigger, “plus” version of its Galaxy Note phone, and the Note 10 5G is also Samsung’s second 5G phone, …

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OnePlus 7 Pro: How ‘waterproof’ is it really?

Update, Sept. 26: CNET’s OnePlus 7T review is now live. Read more about the new phone from OnePlus. Original story follows. The OnePlus 7 Pro is one of the best phones of the year, and with its recent partnership with US carrier Sprint, there is a OnePlus 7 Pro 5G available as well. But there’s one thing about the phone that’s …

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Note 10 Plus specs vs. Note 10, S10 5G, S10 Plus and Note 9: What’s new and different

On Aug. 7, Samsung unveiled three Note phones: the Note 10, Note 10 Plus and Note 10 5G. With these new additions, keeping track of Samsung’s lineup of phones is an even more confusing task — especially since many of the devices have similar specs and fall into what’s considered the “top-tier” end of the price spectrum. In short, the new Note …

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10: 7 key features and specs that are missing

Samsung’s latest phones, the Note 10, Note 10 Plus and Note 10 5G, serve as the successors to 2018’s Note 9, and they pack many new features for a phone series that has been around since 2011. The Note 10 Plus, for example, is the company’s first “plus” version of its Galaxy Note phone, and the Note 10 5G is Samsung’s second 5G phone, …

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Apple will launch iPhone 11 on Sept. 10 in Cupertino

Get ready for the iPhone 11 on Sept. 10. Apple sent invitations to the media on Thursday for its next big product launch. It plans to introduce its newest devices and services at 10 a.m. PT at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.  The iPhone may be a tougher sell this year. Apple isn’t expected to change the basic design …

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Google Pixel 4 images leak showing Sprint as a carrier

Google’s Pixel 4 may still be a few weeks out, but not even Google’s wealth of teasers have slowed down the leaks around the company’s next device. The latest look comes via XDA Developers, which has apparently obtained images showing off the phone. Whereas Google has officially teased the rear cameras and front top bezel — which includes a Project …

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