Tag Archives: motorola

Designing an icon: How Motorola created the Razr V3

Back in 2004, three years before the iPhone drew lines around the block, a flip phone from Motorola revolutionized cell phone design, attracting plenty of fans of its own. The Motorola Razr V3 wasn’t just a lifeline, it became a lifestyle. By themselves, the V3’s features weren’t especially noteworthy, but they were packed in an …

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Best phones for Christmas gifts 2018: iPhone XR, Pixel 3, Note 9, Moto G6 for $200 and more

A new phone is one of the most personal gifts you can buy a loved one: You do everything on this thing. The tricky part is picking the right handset, especially if you don’t plan to also pay the monthly phone bill. Luckily, we’re here to help you narrow down the list, even if you’re on a budget.  Some important …

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Samsung and OnePlus 5G phones: 6 things you need to know now

5G phones and networks are almost here, promising amazing feats like downloading entire TV seasons in minutes, and enabling cities full of driverless cars that talk to each other in real time. But the reality is that early 5G phones and networks won’t transform the way we use our phones and other devices overnight. Your carrier’s 5G service will roll out …

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OnePlus: Our first 5G phone won’t bring in the big bucks

OnePlus isn’t making a 5G phone for the money, the company told CNET in an interview last week. Instead, its first phone to access blazing 5G network speeds is part of the cult brand’s strategy to get a foot in the door as 5G develops over the next few years. OnePlus wants to be ready, alongside heavy-hitters like Samsung and …

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Samsung and Qualcomm phone prototypes tease our 5G future

You’d never know by looking at the brick-like phone that it’s one of the fastest devices on the planet. The generic-looking handset is a prototype design that Qualcomm made to showcase 5G, but it — and another prototype made by Samsung — prove that the age of 5G phones and networks is coming fast. Qualcomm, alongside partners Samsung, Verizon and …

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Best tech gifts for the holidays 2018, from $100 to $250

Gift giving is a delicate balance. On one hand you want to get them something they’ll love. On the other hand you don’t want to get yourself a pain in the wallet. The latest tech gadgets, especially ones highly rated by the ace reviewers here at CNET, are sure-fire ways to make someone’s holiday season special. And as a gift …

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Samsung, Verizon will partner on 5G smartphone in first half of 2019

One of the world’s first 5G phones will be coming to the US from Samsung and Verizon.  The two companies on Monday said they plan to bring a device able to tap into next-generation cellular technology to the US market in the first half of 2019. They didn’t give details about what the device will look like, what it will …

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Cyber Monday 2018 phone deals still going strong: Free LG V40, $150 Moto G6, $500 LG TV for free

Cyber Monday is over, but some sales keep going. You can still get deep discounts on the LG V40, LG V30+ and LG G7, and a separate offer for a free $500 TV when you buy the V40. Plus, our favorite budget buy, the unlocked Moto G6, is on sale for $150, which is $100 off the regular price. And you can get a tiny …

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iPhones, Samsung and OnePlus devices coming to Google Fi, says report

More phones may be able to use Google’s wireless service, Google Fi. That is, if the reports are true. Google is reportedly adding devices from Samsung, OnePlus, LG and Motorola to its list of Google Fi-supported phones, according to XDA Developers and Droid Life. The publications indicate that this info comes from a purported broken embargo, so until Google makes …

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Black Friday 2018 Best Buy phone deals available now: iPhone XS, Pixel 3, Note 9, Moto G6 and more

Whether you’re buying a new phone as a gift for someone or just to treat yourself, Black Friday has the best deals from all the biggest brands. Best Buy is one of the retailers going big on phone deals, with sizable discounts on the iPhone XS, Moto G6, Galaxy S9 and Pixel 3 phones. Best Cyber Monday 2018 phone and wearable deals …

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