Tag Archives: 5g

iPhone 12 and 12 Pro 5G: Apple unveils super speedy new phone lineup

Update, Nov. 9: Read CNET’s reviews of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple’s iPhones just got a lot faster. During its virtual event Tuesday, the company unveiled its iPhone 12 lineup — and all four new devices come with 5G, including the ultra-fast millimeter wave version. The company’s 5.4-inch iPhone 12 …

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Your phone may help you fight off deepfakes before they’re even made

We’ve all seen the photos or videos. A politician or famous actor says something totally out of character. It looks like the person, sounds like the person and goes viral on social media. But it’s a deepfake, a form of digital manipulation that experts say is one of the biggest threats to trust on the internet.  Truepic, a San Diego …

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OnePlus 8T camera: 2 things I loved, and 2 that disappointed

The OnePlus 8T comes with a slew of great features including 5G, superfast charging and a lovely display. But it’s the cameras on the back that I’m most interested in, so I was excited to get the phone in my hand and take it on a walk through the orange leaves of Edinburgh in the fall.  The 8T has four …

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Verizon pulls 5G for firefighters ads after T

Verizon is pulling two advertisements for its 5G network that boasted of the potential benefits of faster speeds for firefighters and first responders. The move comes after T-Mobile filed a series of complaints with the National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs. Specifically, T-Mobile took issue with the ads’ suggestions that Verizon’s network “generally provides sufficient coverage indoors to support real-time …

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These Apple rumors didn’t come true at the iPhone 12 event

Apple’s virtual event kicked off Tuesday with the launch of four new iPhone 12s with 5G and potentially massive camera improvements, plus HomePod Mini speaker. However, not every buzzy new feature or product from the rumor mill made it into the big event.  Here’s everything we didn’t get at the event today that we could still see in November, when …

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iPhone 12’s price tag could be more important for Apple’s success than ever

Apple’s iPhone 12 family hits the market at an extraordinary time — with the coronavirus pandemic leaving tens of millions of people out of jobs and kicking off a recession that has thrown everything into a state of uncertainty. The new phones feature a boxier look, a magnetic attachment called MagSafe and, yes, super-fast 5G, but the price tag of …

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Verizon’s iPhone 12 deals include free phones for switchers, upgrade discounts

Looking for the new iPhone 12 on Verizon? The carrier has some deals if you meet the right criteria.  Fresh off of the announcement that it has turned on its new 5G nationwide network, the nation’s largest carrier on Tuesday announced its deals for Apple’s latest iPhones. As with prior years, those who are switching to Verizon will be able …

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While Verizon and AT&T had deals ready to go when Apple announced its latest iPhone 12 line, T-Mobile took the day. On Wednesday the carrier finally unveiled its offers, and while they are not as aggressive as AT&T’s, the carrier does have a few discounts available for those switching or upgrading.  For switchers, the carrier is offering a bundle of …

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Verizon will have a 5G phone available ‘below $400’ this year

The prices for 5G phones have dropped considerably since last year’s Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Plus. That device was the first phone in the US with 5G built in, but it cost $1,300 when it was released in May 2019. Recent smartphones, including this week’s new line of iPhones, have dropped well below that price. After telling CNET in January …

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OnePlus 8T vs. OnePlus 8 vs. OnePlus 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 7T: All the specs and how they stack up

OnePlus launched its latest 5G phone, the OnePlus 8T, on Wednesday, just months after it released the excellent OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The new 8T costs $750, while the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro launched at $700 and $900 respectively, though it’s currently available at a $100 discount. ($750 converts to approximately £575 and AU$1,040.) The Chinese phone-maker …

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