AT&T turned on 5G in New York City on Tuesday, but it still isn’t making its speedy new network available to regular consumers. The new millimeter-wave network, or what AT&T calls “5G+,” will be available in “parts” of New York City, though parts may be a bit of a stretch. In its release, AT&T acknowledges that the service will be in …
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OnePlus is bringing a 5G phone to the US, and Sprint is helping it do it. The two companies announced that they would be collaborating Tuesday, but did not provide details on what the device will be. Instead, the companies are saying that more details will be “announced soon.” “We value OnePlus’ reputation for balancing high-end quality at a great value,” …
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The Galaxy Note 10 has its work cut out for it. Samsung phones have had a rough year. There have been a lot of them, but most have failed to make a meaningful splash (here’s proof that Galaxy S10 phones aren’t selling) and the one phone that did is now delayed. That leaves the Note 10 (and rumored Note 10 Plus) as …
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Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. Rumors about a 3D camera system and 5G connectivity on the 2020 iPhone are gaining traction as iPhone sales continue to fall. In this week’s Apple Core roundup, we’re also taking a look at all the Apple products, iPhone or otherwise, that could arrive before the end of the …
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When Samsung introduced the first Galaxy Note in late 2011, it was something never seen before. The device sported a 5.3-inch screen, which was much larger than the iPhone 4S’ 3.5-inches screen, and included a stylus to write on the display. As the line evolved, Samsung put its riskiest and most innovative technologies — like its curved display and iris scanner …
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As 5G continues to expand, Verizon’s unlimited plans are getting an update. On Friday, the nation’s largest carrier announced that it would be doing away with its current Go, Above and Beyond unlimited plans in favor of four replacements: an entry-level Start Unlimited, Play More Unlimited, Do More Unlimited and high-end Get More Unlimited. The plans become available on Monday. All …
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Sprint received the the green light from the Justice Department for its $26.5 billion merger with T-Mobile last week, and after today, it’s clear why it needs the deal to happen. On Friday, the fourth-largest carrier posted a fiscal first-quarter loss of 175,000 total subscribers, a reverse of the gain of 57,000 net new subscribers in the year-ago period. In …
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The fate of T-Mobile and Sprint’s $26.5 billion merger may hinge on whether a federal judge sees satellite TV provider Dish Network as a viable fourth competitor in the US wireless market. But there isn’t an easy answer — especially when you balance its history of ignoring its obligations to build a wireless network with its newfound ambitions sparked by the …
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Verizon just announced four new 5G cities Thursday, but it’s still early days. In a new interview, CEO Hans Vestberg says that 2020 should be the big year for the new network technology. “That, I think, is going to be next year,” Vestberg told CNBC when asked when he expects 50% of the population to have access to 5G. Although access …
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Smartphone makers, led by Samsung and Apple, have been jacking up prices over the last few years. Consumers, however, have been pushing back. And now there’s new data that shows it’s harder than ever to compete in the ultrapremium tier of phones. Apple and Samsung this week reported earnings for the June quarter that didn’t convey much optimism in the …
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