Tag Archives: 5g

New phone designs aim to shake up MWC 2019

Samsung wowed us with its foldable Galaxy Fold and four Galaxy S10 phones before MWC — the largest mobile conference on the planet — has even begun. But mark my words, this will be a busy, exciting show, and one that Samsung will use to share even more details about its amazing phone that unfolds into …

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All eyes on the Samsung Galaxy Fold (The 3:59, Ep. 523)

On this podcast, we talk about: Details on the new Samsung Galaxy Fold foldable phone. The new lineup of Samsung Galaxy S10 phones, including a 5G version. The introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Buds. Now playing: Watch this: All eyes on the Samsung Galaxy Fold (The 3:59, Ep. 523) 4:38 The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top …

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Huawei founder says US treats 5G like ‘military’ tech

Huawei boss Ren Zhengfei is downplaying the idea that there’s danger in his company’s taking a lead role as 5G networks become a widespread reality. The founder and president of the Chinese telecom giant was referring to the hard-line stance by the US — its long-running recommendation that US companies avoid Huawei networking equipment and its warning to its allies …

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Galaxy Fold is here

Update, Sept. 5: We’ve gone hands-on with Samsung’s revamped Galaxy Fold ahead of its revised release later this month. Original story, last updated in February, follows. The foldable future is finally here, and it’s called the Galaxy Fold. Samsung on Wednesday showed off the new foldable phone during its Unpacked event in San Francisco. The device has a 4.6-inch display when folded, …

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Galaxy S10 5G: Everything you need to know

Samsung has taken the wraps off its first superfast 5G phone. The new Galaxy S10 5G will be Samsung’s top-of-the-line phone when it goes on sale later this year. Unveiled Wednesday at Samsung’s Unpacked event in San Francisco, it’s one of several devices Samsung announced at the event, including the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and cheaper S10E. In short, the …

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Galaxy S10 5G phone will launch first at Verizon in Q2

If you want Samsung’s super-fast 5G phone ASAP, you’ll have to be a Verizon subscriber.  The Galaxy S10 5G will be available first on Verizon’s network when it launches in the second quarter. It then will be sold by AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile later that same quarter.  Samsung didn’t give specific details about the launch dates or pricing, but Drew …

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Galaxy S10, Galaxy Fold launch: 5 phones, smartwatches, new headphones and more

The Galaxy S10 and foldable phone leakfest  is finally over; now that Samsung’s Unpacked event has started, we’ve got all the official details about Samsung’s much-hyped new Galaxy Fold, its raft of Galaxy S10 models, and all the new accessories that go with them. Of course, there’s always something we didn’t get. In this case, no news on the Galaxy Home. …

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Galaxy Home will launch by April, Samsung CEO says

Samsung’s long-awaited Galaxy Home speaker will launch by April, the company’s co-CEO said Wednesday.  DJ Koh, the head of Samsung’s mobile business, made the comments to CNET following the company’s Unpacked event in San Francisco. The company unveiled four new Galaxy S10 smartphones (including a model that runs on 5G networks), its Galaxy Fold foldable phone, Galaxy Buds earbuds and three new …

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Galaxy S10 and more: Our big Samsung Unpacked preview (The 3:59, Ep. 522)

Now playing: Watch this: Galaxy S10 and more: Our big Samsung Unpacked preview… 4:12 On this podcast, we talk about what to expect from Samsung Unpacked on Wednesday. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder. Check out the extended …

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Galaxy S10’s first TV commercial airs ahead of Samsung launch event

The Galaxy S10 and S10+ may not be Samsung’s best kept secrets.  An ad for the S10+ was reportedly aired accidentally by Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 a day ahead of Samsung’s Wednesday launch event. The video was posted to YouTube and appears to confirm rumors that the phone will feature a hole-punch notched screen, triple cameras on the back and a …

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