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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 appear in new leak

Noted leaker Evan Blass tweeted an image Thursday purported to show the yet-to-be-released Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. A follow-up tweet with a second look at the presumed Z Fold 3 offers a peek at the refined rear-facing cameras and highlights support for a “Fold Edition” version of the S Pen. …

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CES 2021 trends: Top 6 things we expect to see at the all

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. This will be a CES like no other, as we experience it remotely from across the globe on our own screens. CES is still going to do what CES does best — show off the latest innovations and ideas in tech, …

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Samsung’s Q4 profit falls short of expectations as it gears up for early Galaxy S21 launch

Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup likely caused a dismal holiday for Samsung. The South Korean electronics giant on Thursday said its fourth-quarter results aren’t as strong as some Wall Street analysts expected.  Samsung on Thursday said it expects to report a fourth-quarter operating profit of 9 trillion Korean won ($8.2 billion), up from 7.16 trillion Korean won ($6.5 billion) a year …

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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 will debut at Jan. 14 Unpacked event

The new year will bring some earlier-than-normal goodies from Samsung. The South Korean electronics giant has sent out invites for its first Unpacked of 2021, which will take place at 7 a.m. PT on Jan. 14 — about a month earlier than last year and on the final day of CES. It touted “Welcome to the Everyday Epic” as the …

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Samsung hints its expanded foldable phone lineup won’t just be for the 1

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung has big plans in store for 2021. That includes expanding its foldable lineup and making the devices “more accessible” — likely code for lowering prices — as well as putting more emphasis on the camera and video capabilities in its devices. …

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Xiaomi’s Mi 11 rumored to lose 108MP lens used in predecessors

Following Xiaomi’s official announcement of its highly awaited flagship line, new rumors this week are giving us more clues for what to expect from the company’s next-generation Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro phones. According to a post on Twitter this week by Digital Chat Station, the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro will support up to 55-watt fast-charging and …

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MWC 2021 rescheduled for late June to contend with COVID

Mobile World Congress, the world’s biggest mobile show, takes place every year in Barcelona, Spain — every year except this year, that is. The 2020 show, which was scheduled for late February, was one of the first major tech events to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. But while MWC 2020 didn’t take place at all, the expectation now …

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Verizon to trumpet 5G in all

Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg will give the kickoff keynote speech at CES 2021, the Consumer Technology Association said Thursday. The keynote presentation will focus on 5G and how it will impact telemedicine and education, a relevant topic given this year’s sudden transition to working and learning at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.  The CTA already announced in late July that CES 2021 will be …

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5G couldn’t have come to health care at a better time

Something’s wrong. Shanice’s young son Terrance has lost consciousness. His limbs start jerking and his eyes roll back. Terrance has some special needs — he’s diabetic and allergic to penicillin. And he needs help. Right now.  As soon as Shanice calls 911, the operator moves into action, dispatching an ambulance that’s personalized for Terrance. Once inside, an EMT sends his …

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Samsung will unveil Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2 on Aug. 5 in virtual Unpacked

It’s official. Samsung will unveil its newest mobile devices — likely the Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2 and a confirmed 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip — during a virtual Unpacked event on Aug. 5. The company on Tuesday said it will host a live, digital event at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT at www.samsung.com. The plan follows similar moves by …

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