Qualcomm has a new modem for next year’s 5G phones that aims to boost the average speed on devices by aggregating different types of wireless signals. The company on Tuesday unveiled its Snapdragon X60 5G modem, which is made using process technology of 5 nanometers, or 5 billionths of a meter. That results in …
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Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip has something new and somewhat controversial: a foldable glass screen. In the short time the foldable has been available, its display has been applauded for offering something found in no other devices on the market. But it has also been criticized for not being as durable as regular glass. Questions have arisen about which company …
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Four years after releasing the iPhone SE, Apple is reportedly once again looking to offer a more affordable iPhone — possibly called the iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 9. The device is rumored to launch in March, but the deadly coronavirus outbreak could delay those plans. Mass production of the new low-cost iPhone was supposed to start by the end of this …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. LG Electronics has announced its refreshed K series phones, with updates to the cameras and performance. The three phones come with “advanced technologies and competitive pricing,” Chang Ma, SVP of LG’s product strategy group, said Monday. The LG K61, K51S and K41S will …
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Lately it’s all been about Samsung: The new Galaxy S20 and Z Flip, price cuts on the Galaxy S10, great deals on the Galaxy S9. But if you favor the iPhone, and you’ve been wringing every last ounce out of your old model, this might be the dirt-cheap upgrade you’ve been looking for. For a limited time, and while supplies …
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Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. In this week’s Apple Core roundup, we’re compiling our wishlist for the iPhone in 2020 based on what’s actually feasible, and dissecting the latest clues about Apple’s vision for a foldable device . Our iPhone 12 wishlist Foldable or not, the 2020 iPhones are said to bring a …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. The coronavirus is taking a bigger toll on Apple’s operations than it thought, and iPhone buyers around the world could see a shortage. The electronics giant on Monday warned that it likely will miss the quarterly revenue guidance it gave last month. It …
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Update, April 22: Read our iPhone SE 2020 review. Original story follows. The first time you open a new app on your iPhone ($500 at Best Buy), you’re bombarded with prompts and requests, each one asking for access to different pieces of your private information. I know I’m guilty of reflexively approving these prompts. The problem with my approach is that …
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After a wild trade deadline revamped a host of playoff contenders in the NBA, and a controversial finish to the dunk contest Saturday night, it’s time to start focusing on the league’s next big event: the All-Star game itself. The main showcase takes place Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on TNT but you don’t need cable to watch. Live-TV streaming services starting …
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The Ember Mug is my new favorite thing. It’s overpriced, impractical, a total extravagance — and you can have it when you pry it from my warm, dead fingers. (See, they’re still warm because the mug is heated! I’ll show myself out.) It’s something I wouldn’t have purchased for myself, but was very happy to get as a gift. And …
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