As a long year winds down, we could all use something to smile about. Well, for starters we have an effective coronavirus vaccine, and it’s on the way across the country, starting with the people who need it most. Developed in record time, it’s a technological breakthrough that also bodes well for future vaccines. Closer …
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For the wireless industry, 2020 was notable not just because of the coronavirus pandemic, but because it marked the true beginning of the 5G era. While the actual networks still have a long way to go to fully live up to the hype, they did usher in at least one welcome change: a renewed competition between wireless carriers. At the …
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For 2020’s iPhone 12 line, the biggest feature wasn’t improved cameras or the ceramic glass covering on the screen. It was 5G. The new wireless standard took center stage at Apple’s big event in October, complete with the tech giant bringing out Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg to announce that America’s largest wireless carrier was turning on its nationwide 5G network …
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The rise of 5G and foldable phones invigorated the mobile industry, setting the stage for a big 2020. Then the novel coronavirus pandemic hit. The world, and phone sales, screeched to a halt. But the funny thing is, in the midst of a global crisis, phone sales bounced back. As the virus was contained, and Asia opened back up, millions …
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Apple reportedly wants to increase iPhone production by roughly 30% year over year, due in part to strong demand for the company’s first 5G phones. Apple plans to produce up to 96 million iPhones for the first half of 2021, according to a report Tuesday from Nikkei Asian Review, citing unnamed sources. The production boost will reportedly include iPhone 12 …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung has big plans in store for 2021. That includes expanding its foldable lineup and making the devices “more accessible” — likely code for lowering prices — as well as putting more emphasis on the camera and video capabilities in its devices. …
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Photos of the rumored OnePlus 9 5G leaked online this weekend, showing what’s purported to be the upcoming flagship phone. The phone is shown in silver and sports three rear cameras — two with large sensors — and will be powered by Qualcomm’s brand new Snapdragon 888, PhoneArena reported. The OnePlus 9 5G will come with 8GB of RAM and …
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Though no one can predict the future, let alone anything that could happen in 2020, it’s likely that Apple and Samsung have finished releasing their premium 5G phones for this year. In August, Samsung took the wraps off its ultra high-end Note 20 line. The new line includes two devices: the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. Both sport three …
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Of the four iPhones launched in October, the iPhone 12 is equipped to suit most people. It’s also one of our highest-rated phones ever. Starting at $799 (£799, AU$1,349), the iPhone 12 boasts a bunch of brand-new, buzzy features like 5G, a stronger ceramic-glass display called Ceramic Shield and a revamped design that includes flattened edges and embedded magnets. Those …
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One of the most underrated aspects of owning a Pixel phone is the steady stream of software updates. A great example of this is Google’s December update, which takes a handful of nifty features we’ve seen on the new Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G and gives them to 2018’s Pixel 3 phones and newer. Software additions include: Hold for Me: You …
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