Tag Archives: 5g

Samsung’s new Galaxy A series looks good, but what about the S20 FE or S21?

Samsung’s midrange Galaxy A series is a great option for Samsung fans who don’t want to break the bank. And last month, in a virtual Unpacked event, the South Korean smartphone giant unveiled three new phones in the lineup: the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A72. All three phones offer great performance and specs …

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Want 5G on a budget? Nokia’s new phones might be for you

Having failed to make any waves in the premium Android phone market, Nokia’s new range is aimed squarely at the more budget end of the spectrum. Its ultracheap C and midrange G series come in between $100-$200 and pack enough for the everyday basics, while its higher-end X series offers an extremely affordable entry to 5G.  Each series is launching …

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Samsung Galaxy S21 phones have lost half their value since January, study says

Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones, launched at the end of January, have already lost around half of their value, according to a study published Wednesday by Sell Cell, a site that lets you sell your used phone. Losing the most value is the 256GB Galaxy S21 5G, which used is worth 57% less than it retails for when new, and 51% …

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Nokia phones will get their own budget 5G wireless service

By now, we’re all familiar with the system that means when you buy a new phone, one company makes the device and another provides the network connectivity. It’s a tried-and-tested model, one that has served us pretty well over the years. But now one phone maker has decided to shake things up. HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones, is …

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Have an old tiered or a shared data plan on Sprint or T-Mobile? It’s about to become an unlimited plan. As part of its Un-carrier Next event on Wednesday T-Mobile announced that a new initiative it calls the “Great Unlimited Trade-Up.”  The premise of the new offer is simple: Put more people on unlimited plans even if they currently pay …

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T-Mobile’s latest Un-carrier event had plenty of news. From the official launch of its home broadband product to an automatic upgrade to unlimited for those still on tiered or shared data plans, the carrier had much to say on Wednesday as it looks to build on its 5G lead.  Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know.  Home Internet …

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Galaxy A32 vs. Galaxy A42 vs. Galaxy A52 vs. Galaxy S20 FE: Samsung’s 5G phones compared

Samsung’s popular Galaxy A series lineup will start hitting shelves in the US as early as this Thursday, starting with the $110 Galaxy A02S all the way up to the $500 Galaxy A52 5G. Of the five new Galaxy A models, there are three 5G-enabled phones, the Galaxy A32 5G, A42 5G and A52 5G.  Only the A42 5G can …

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Mi 11 Ultra vs. Mi 11 vs. Mi 11 Lite: Xiaomi’s flagships compared

Following the release of the Mi 11, Xiaomi put on a high-profile virtual event in late March to show off its flagship Mi 11 lineup. Out of the bevy of phones announced at Xiaomi’s “mega” launch event, the Mi 11 Ultra was one of the showstoppers, packing luxe features in addition to its headline feature: a second display. Located on …

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Red Pocket iPhone deal: Save $100 on any model and get free AirPods (Update: Expired)

Been eyeballing a new phone — and new phone carrier? Red Pocket is baiting the hook with a pretty sweet lure: For a limited time, you can save $100 on any iPhone model, get your first month of service free and score free AirPods. As you might expect, there’s a catch — but probably not what you think. See it …

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Samsung drops Galaxy Z Fold 2 price by $200, launches referral program

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 on Friday saw its first major price drop, with the phone now available on Samsung’s website for $1,800, a discount of $200 compared with its previous price.  Additionally, current Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G and Galaxy Z Flip owners can use the Samsung website or Samsung Members app to share a unique referral code that …

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