Tag Archives: 5g

Google reveals its $499 Pixel 4A 5G, but a US release isn’t coming until November

Google’s Pixel 4A 5G is finally being fleshed out. First mentioned in July during the announcement of the Pixel 4A, on Wednesday Google put more meat on the bones of the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G. The Pixel 4A 5G will start at $499 (£499, AU$799), as was previously announced. Similar to prior Google …

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Galaxy S20 FE is the iPhone competitor Android fans need in 2020

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and S20 Ultra might be packed to the hilt with the latest, greatest tech, but they also come with sky-high prices to match. That makes them a tricky sell at a time when purse strings are tightening and rivals like OnePlus are making great phones at more affordable prices. The Galaxy S20 FE (which stands for …

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Verizon 5G Home expanding to 2 new cities, bringing total to 8

Verizon is expanding 5G Home to Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, on Oct. 1, the carrier announced Tuesday. The home internet service provides download speeds of up to 1Gbps when used with a new 5G internet gateway router also announced by Verizon. The launch comes at a time when more people are working and studying from home amid the COVID-19 …

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Galaxy S20 vs. S20 Ultra vs. S20 Plus: Who should buy which Samsung phone

As the tech world buzzes about Samsung’s newest devices — the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy S20 FE — now might be a great time to revisit the lineup Samsung announced at their first Samsung Unpacked event of 2020, back in February. A lot has changed since the unveiling of the Galaxy S20 line. …

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Sony Xperia 5 II review: The best Sony phone in years

Pricing not available With the  $950 (£799 or about AU$1,350) Xperia 5 II, Sony is essentially selling a more compact, more affordable version of the Xperia 1 II, which Sony released in May. Sony packed the Xperia 1 II with photo and video tools from its popular Alpha line of full-frame mirrorless cameras, and for $1,200 the phone targeted creative types who …

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Galaxy S20 vs. S10 specs compared: What Samsung changed in 2020

Samsung announced several new Galaxy phones this fall: the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy S20 FE. So it’s a good time to revisit the company’s current flagship phones, the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. The phones are available online and in retail stores. Since their launch earlier this year, CNET has tested the …

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Google Pixel 5 images, details leak ahead of this week’s event

Google hasn’t been shy in recent years when it comes to leaks and teasers for its Pixel devices. Last year the search giant preannounced the look and some features of the Pixel 4 four months before the full announcement, and this year’s Pixel 4A reveal included teases for the upcoming Pixel 4A 5G and the 5G-capable Pixel 5.  While not …

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AT&T will let you mix and match unlimited wireless plans

AT&T on Monday said it’s giving wireless customers more flexibility by letting them pick a different unlimited plan for each line on their account. The program, which AT&T is calling Unlimited Your Way, lets you select the unlimited plan you want — Starter, Extra or Elite — instead all lines having to use and pay for the same plan.  “We …

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Motorola Razr 2020 review: The iconic flip phone has done it again, this time with 5G

7.8 Motorola Razr $800 at Lenovo $800 at Best Buy Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Motorola Razr Like Refined design Quick View display functionality Updated specs and cameras Better battery life Don’t Like The quieter “squeak” Back glass easily scuffs Poor camera performance in low-light High price The new Motorola Razr 2020 addresses most of the issues …

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Samsung’s less expensive Galaxy S20 FE is ‘very much a response’ to the pandemic

Samsung has another Galaxy S20 for its fans, and the device has been tailored for our unusual times. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, also known as the Galaxy S20 FE, packs some high-end features found in the rest of the S20 lineup — like low-band 5G connectivity — but at a starting price of $700 (£699, AU$999). That’s $300 less than …

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