The race for 5G goes beyond just faster download speeds for the average phone user. Concerned about Chinese tech companies such as Huawei taking the lead on the next-generation wireless technology, the US attorney general says the United States should take a stake in foreign tech companies to compete. Attorney General William Barr proposed that …
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Last year Huawei had the unpleasant experience of launching a flagship phone, the Mate 30 Pro, with no support from Google’s Mobile Services. It ran Android, which is open source. But no Google apps worked, nor did apps like Uber, which rely on Google apps (Maps, in Uber’s case). Instead of the Google Play Store, Huawei offered its own AppGallery. …
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Today’s the day. You can now buy a Motorola Razr foldable phone in person from Verizon and select Walmart stores starting today, its official sale date. Those who preordered might have to wait until mid-February to receive their phones, but they’re in stock at brick-and-mortar stores starting today, Feb. 6. Keep reading for sale information, and catch up on what the Motorola Razr …
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Huawei on Thursday launched a pair of patent infringement lawsuits against Verizon, alleging the US carrier used 12 of its patents without authorization. The suits were filed in US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. The controversial Chinese company is seeking compensation for the use of networking, download security and video communication technologies it says are …
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Along with the hype and excitement surrounding foldable phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X we’ve seen disappointment: delays, undesirable folding mechanisms and other concerns. Just when it seemed folding phones might have been nothing more than a passing fad, we were introduced to the Motorola Razr foldable phone, an updated version of the nostalgic Razr of yesteryear. Featuring a folding …
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When I held the new Motorola Razr foldable phone in my hand, all I wanted to do was open and close it a thousand times. Not because I wanted to test the screen or durability (like we did with the Galaxy Fold and will do again with the Razr on Thursday), but because that’s what I did all the time when …
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In the wake of the UK and Europe approving Huawei to take part in 5G next generation wireless rollouts with some restrictions, Vodafone has given us an idea how long it’ll take to remove the controversial Chinese company’s equipment from its core networks. “This will take around five years to implement at a cost of approximately 200 million euros (around …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Citing safety concerns for its employees and the general public given the global outbreak of the coronavirus, LG on Tuesday announced that it will “withdraw from exhibiting and participating” at Mobile World Congress 2020. MWC is the world’s largest mobile trade show, and …
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Huawei is refreshing its Matebook D series laptops for the new year. The MateBook D 14 and MateBook D 15 laptops are aimed at young consumers and offer “powerful performance, robust build quality and chic design,” according to a release Monday from Huawei. Both laptops feature a slim, lightweight designs. The MateBook D 14 has a 14-inch display, while the …
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Huawei has asked the Federal Communications Commission not to finalize its designation of the Chinese telecom giant as a US national security risk, Reuters reported on Monday. The company reportedly called the effort “unlawful and misguided.” The FCC announced in November it had voted to bar rural carriers in the US from using federal subsidies to purchase equipment from Huawei …
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