Verizon’s first 5G smartphone didn’t start out as a 5G device. But that’s what it’ll be once the wireless carrier formally launches its next-generation mobile service. The first smartphone will be Motorola’s Moto Z3, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg confirmed in an interview backstage at the CES 2019 keynote presentation area on Monday. But the catch? …
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Foldable gadgets gained an unlikely new champion here at CES 2019: TCL, the company behind BlackBerry Mobile phones and budget Alcatel phones; affordable TVs; and the new, tiny Palm. The device maker told CNET in an interview at the MGM Grand that it will introduce its first foldable product in 2020. We’re just not sure if this device will be a …
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There’s at least one company at CES 2019 not buying into the 5G hype. TCL, the Chinese company that makes BlackBerry Mobile and Alcatel smartphones, confirmed it won’t release a phone running on the next-generation cellular network this year. Francois Mahieu, general manager of BlackBerry Mobile, which, under TCL, licenses the name from the original BlackBerry Ltd., said that the …
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Amid all the hype for 5G cellular tech at CES this year, the cable industry unveiled its own push for better internet speeds here too. They call it [raises eyebrows] “10G.” After all, if 5G is so great, can you imagine what 10G can do? 5G is the talk of Las Vegas as CES 2019 again. This year, however, 5G’s high-speed …
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T-Mobile says it’s met an important milestone in 5G testing with the completion of its first 5G video call and data session using multiple wireless spectrum bands. At CES 2019 in Las Vegas, the company and partners Ericsson and Intel finished a live test of its commercial network in which it completed a video call using 5G technology over its commercial wireless …
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5G, the next generation of wireless technology, is going to be a big deal when it starts hitting phones next year. And phone carrier companies are getting excited about it — maybe too excited. AT&T has already reportedly rolled out “5G E” to some phones (including the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, LG V30 or LG V40). Select phones in specific regions will …
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It’s only January, but Sprint’s already feeling those summertime vibes. The wireless carrier on Monday said it plans to debut a 5G smartphone from Samsung in summer 2019. The phone will be able to connect to Sprint’s 5G network and its existing LTE network, the carrier said in a release. Sprint said device specifications and exact timing of its release …
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After reporting record profit in the third quarter, Samsung expects a dramatic decline in its fourth-quarter profit due to lackluster demand for chips and intensifying competition in the smartphone market. The South Korean electronics giant said Monday it expects to record an operating profit for the three-month period ended Dec. 31 of around 10.8 trillion won ($9.6 billion), a 30 …
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LG’s televisions, refrigerators and more will know what you want before you do. At least, that’s the pitch for LG ThinQ, its name for an artificial intelligent system that’s supposed to make proactive recommendations based on your personal preferences, as well as offer alerts and provide tips for maintenance. “It’s AI that understands and evolves over time,” said David Vanderwaal, …
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Samsung’s phones last year weren’t quite what you’d call earthshaking. Its Galaxy S9, S9 Plus and Note 9 didn’t have many noticeable changes from 2017’s Galaxy S8, S8 Plus and Note 8. Sure, they had faster processors and other souped-up components. But they kept the same design, something that reportedly has hurt demand for the smartphones. After all, why buy …
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