T-Mobile on Wednesday announced that is ahead of schedule on its plan to cover 300 million people with its 5G low-band network, so it is… adding gin and ginger beer to the list of wares it sells. The new beverages, dubbed 5Gin and a non-alcoholic 5Ginger Beer, aren’t actually being manufactured by T-Mobile. Instead, the …
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Mind the yap. London Underground to get full mobile coverage by end of 2024
The London Underground, the world’s oldest subway system, is getting a mobile upgrade that will allow commuters to chatter away as they speed under the city. On Tuesday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Tube riders would have full mobile coverage on the subway network by the end of 2024. “I promised Londoners that if they re-elected me for a second …
Read More »Moto G Stylus 5G review: One of the longest
If the new Moto G Stylus 5G from Motorola seems familiar, that’s because it’s the follow up to January’s Moto G Stylus, which costs less and doesn’t have 5G. The Stylus 5G comes with a redesigned stylus, Android 11, a new security layer from Motorola’s parent company Lenovo, 256GB of storage, 6GB of RAM and a new processor. It includes …
Read More »Best Samsung Prime Day deals: Save $100 on Galaxy S21 Plus, $150 on Galaxy Watch 3
This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Samsung’s list of Prime Day deals will evolve over the next few days as its retail partners and even Samsung itself bring new offerings into view. If you’re a Samsung loyalist, of even if you just appreciate …
Read More »The $400 Moto G Stylus 5G is affordable and has a big battery
Motorola’s Moto G Stylus 5G is coming, and at $400 (converts roughly to £290, AU$520) it will be the company’s most affordable 5G phone in the US. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because the Moto G Stylus debuted last year with a follow-up version released in January 2021. But this isn’t just the 2021 Moto G Stylus with 5G …
Read More »OnePlus Nord CE review: A brilliant budget Android phone
The OnePlus Nord CE (or ‘core edition’) takes a lot of what made the previous Nord so appealing — triple rear cameras, super-fast 5G speeds and an attractive design — and slices even more off the asking price. While last year’s base model came in at £379, the Nord CE will set you back only £299. And who doesn’t love …
Read More »OnePlus Nord CE vs. Nord vs. Nord N10 5G: OnePlus smartphone specs compared
The OnePlus Nord CE has arrived, joining the company’s popular family of midrange phones. It has 5G, decent specs and an affordable price, so it’s great if you’re on a budget. But how does it compare to earlier members of the Nord family — and which one is right for you? You can take a look at the specs sheet …
Read More »OnePlus moves closer to Oppo but says brand is here to stay
Chinese phone companies OnePlus and Oppo are moving closer together. In a post on the OnePlus forum on Wednesday, CEO Pete Lau said the company will “further integrate our organization with OPPO.” The OnePlus brand isn’t going away though, and Lau said OnePlus will continue to launch products, hold events and engage with customers. Oppo and OnePlus, as well as …
Read More »OnePlus Nord N200 5G is a $240 5G phone for T
OnePlus has a new Nord 5G phone for the US, though it isn’t the exact same device as the new Nord CE model that is coming to the rest of the world. On Tuesday the Chinese smartphone maker announced the Nord N200 5G, a budget phone that will retail for $240 when it goes on sale on June 25, exclusive …
Read More »Over half a billion people will use 5G this year, Ericsson predicts
Pandemic or not, 5G is still traveling the globe at high speeds. More than half a billion people will be using 5G by the end of this year — and they’re all using a lot of data, according to a new report from Ericsson. There’ll be about 580 million 5G subscriptions around the world by the end of 2021, Ericsson …
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