Huawei has confirmed its older phones will continue getting security and software updates after its Google license expired this month. In response to a Huawei Nova 5T user on Twitter, Huawei said “there is no impact on existing devices.” “We will continue to share security and software updates to our devices, as we always have,” …
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Amid the numerous phones, tablets and accessories Samsung announced at its online Unpacked event earlier this month, there was one moment toward the end that stood out. And no it wasn’t the cameo by the group BTS when they showed off the new Galaxy Z Fold 2. As the virtual show wrapped up, Samsung showed off prices and availability for …
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BlackBerry is back, again. Sort of. The smartphone brand once synonymous with corporate success and government-level security will return thanks to security startup OnwardMobility and FIH Mobile, a subsidiary of Chinese device manufacturing giant Foxconn. OnwardMobility plans to launch a new 5G BlackBerry Android phone in the first half of 2021, the company said in a press release Wednesday. This isn’t the first …
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Motorola revived its iconic Razr flip phone last year, and now the company is apparently working to launch an upgraded sequel in North America as soon as this September. Motorola teased an upcoming virtual event slated for Sept. 9 last week, which it’s described as “getting ready to flip the smartphone experience once again.” The Chicago-based company didn’t provide further details, but a …
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Waiting for the LG Velvet to hit Verizon? Your wait is almost over. On Tuesday Verizon announced that its customized version of LG’s latest will arrive on Aug. 21 for $700. Called the LG Velvet 5G UW, Verizon’s version has a $100 premium compared to the LG Velvet 5G that’s being sold on AT&T. The difference? The Verizon model is …
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Cheap phones come to those who wait. If you had your eye on last year’s OnePlus 7 Pro but couldn’t afford the $699 price tag, your patience just paid off. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Daily Steals has the unlocked OnePlus 7 Pro (8GB RAM, 256GB storage) for $450 with promo code CNETOP7, tying the lowest price on …
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Notches, hole punches and other cutouts have become a staple on modern phones as companies look to find a place to put a front camera while still keeping the bezels around the sides down to a minimum. On Sept. 1 Chinese phone-maker ZTE says it will launch a new Axon 20 5G phone in China that will change up the …
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Verizon is changing up some of its offers, expanding its partnership with Disney and providing some details on who will be able to use its forthcoming nationwide 5G network. Revealed on Monday, the new changes include a “Disney bundle” for those on its Play More or Get More unlimited plans, adding in Disney Plus, Hulu (with ads) and ESPN Plus …
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5G is here, but it won’t really flourish on next-generation phones and 5G connected cars until the network is built out. That physical network will be more vast and dense than that which powers current networks. It’ll also cost as much as $750 billion worldwide over the next five years. Yet it comes at a time of unparalleled economic challenges …
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After months of lockdown where I live, reviewing the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G has been an absolute blast. Samsung’s most advanced phone for power users is expensive — it starts at $1,300 (£1,179, AU$1,894) for the 128GB model — but it’s also stuffed with features and has an arresting (some might say divisive) design, all of which makes it fun to …
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