Tag Archives: 5g

In 2021, the wireless wars intensified

The wireless carriers took scrappy to a whole new level this year. A shift in the industry’s landscape, transformed by last year’s merger between T-Mobile and Sprint, meant competition in 2021 was more intense than it had been in years.  That competitive dynamic was a boon to consumers, who saw aggressive promotional offers and streaming …

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Airline industry warns upcoming 5G deployment could cause hiccups for travelers

Airline industry executives say that if US wireless carriers push forward with plans to begin deploying a specific type of 5G service early next year in spite of interference concerns brought to light by the Federal Aviation Administration, travelers could see delays and other disruptions in air travel starting Jan. 5. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters following a Senate …

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab A8, Wednesday, a new midrange 10.5-inch Android 11 tablet. It is the successor to the Galaxy Tab A7 and is expected to be released in the US in January 2022. Pricing wasn’t announced for the Tab A8 but the Tab A7 currently starts at $230, AU$379 and £210. For the Galaxy Tab A8, Samsung switched …

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Pixel 6 vs. Pixel 6 Pro: Every big difference you should know

The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were both unveiled this fall, and the Pro model has since made CNET’s list of best smartphones for 2021. If you’re considering a new Pixel phone, you may be wondering what’s the difference between the latest models. (If you already have a Pixel 6, you should really change these default settings.) The pair …

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Android 12 Go edition to bring new speed, privacy features to lower

Google’s Pixel 6 line may have served as Android 12’s big debut for high-end phones, but Android 12 (Go edition) plans to bring many of Android 12’s enhancements and features to lower-end phones, too. Google on Tuesday unveiled a host of new features for the Go edition that are set to roll out to devices in 2022. Google says that in addition …

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iPhone 11 vs. 11 Pro vs. 11 Pro Max: They’re still worth it in 2021

Apple announced the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max in 2019 but they’re still worth considering in 2021. The iPhone 11 phones have wonderful cameras, a blazing fast processor and excellent build quality. If you don’t need 5G, you can probably pass on the newer iPhone 12 series. You can save some serious money, too. Apple sells the iPhone 11 for …

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2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Stop making these mistakes when buying smartphones and other tech gifts

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. An unfolding supply chain crisis and a continuous pandemic won’t stop the holidays — but it’ll definitely make it more difficult for you to get your hands on the perfect holiday gift. And while seeing empty shelves might push you into a panic to buy something ASAP, …

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Pixel phones can now unlock and start your BMW

Google unveiled its latest features for Pixel phones on Monday, including an option to quickly access Snapchat from your lock screen and to use your Pixel 6 as a digital car key.  With the software update, Pixel owners can open the messaging app directly from the lock screen with a new feature called Quick Tap to Snap. The feature is available …

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The iPhone 13 Mini hasn’t changed my mind about smaller phones

As phones have grown larger over the years, Apple took the opposite approach by launching another small iPhone in 2021. The $699 (£679, AU$1,199) iPhone 13 Mini is the cheapest device in Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup, and it comes with a 5.4-inch screen just like last year’s iPhone 12 Mini. Here’s CNET’s review of the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini, and our …

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The pandemic changed our relationship with our phones, and Samsung’s upgrading accordingly

The COVID-19 pandemic required us to to work, attend school and socialize from home — meaning our tech reached a new level of importance in our lives. Although the lockdowns are over, the time we spent at home in 2020 gave Samsung plenty of ideas for how the smartphone experience could be improved. Those takeaways surface in One UI 4, Samsung’s next …

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