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 …
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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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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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There’s never been a better time to cut the cord. These days, more than ever, people are looking to save money on streaming, and the selection of robust, affordable live TV streaming services make cable TV totally unnecessary. T-Mobile is throwing its hat into the ring with its revamped TVision service. After spending some quality hands-on time with TVision, I …
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Disney will stream some of its new movies on Disney Plus at no added cost instead of bringing them to theaters at all, the company said Thursday. But it remains unclear if Disney’s biggest-budget films — like its Marvel movies Black Widow, Shang Chi and Eternals — are destined to premiere in theaters exclusively for a period of time before they …
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T-Mobile’s 5G network is expanding beyond phones and tablets. On Thursday the nation’s second-largest carrier announced that it has added the Inseego 5G MiFi-M2000 mobile hotspot to its network, its first 5G-capable hotspot. The Inseego device is available now for $336. While not the flashiest mobile hotspot, it has a 2.4-inch color touchscreen and 5,050-mAh battery, and it supports broadcasting …
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AT&T is moving closer to offloading satellite TV provider DirecTV, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The price tag could be more than $15 billion, including debt. Among the contenders are Churchill Capital IV and Apollo Global Management, WSJ reported, noting that a deal could be completed by early 2021. AT&T declined to comment. The telecommunications giant bought DirecTV in …
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Samsung’s Galaxy S20 has disappeared from AT&T’s website with no clear signs that it will return. In a statement provided to CNET, AT&T confirmed that the current flagship Galaxy S is unavailable, referring interested customers to look at one of the other Galaxy phones it carries including the S20 5G FE, the Note 20 line and the A-series and Z-series …
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It’s safe to say 2020 has been a garbage year for human beings, but it’s been a fruitful one for new phones, cameras and gaming consoles. This fall, in addition to Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup, a slew of other new products have launched or been announced, including the Xbox Series X and PS5, the new Sony A7S iii mirrorless camera, the …
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An old battle over who governs the internet will likely reignite as Democrats take control of the Federal Communications Commission following the inauguration of Joe Biden. Reinstating Obama-era net neutrality rules thrown out under the Trump administration will likely be a top priority for the agency, experts say. Earlier this week, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, an appointee of President Donald …
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