These days, phones are either rectangular slabs with one straight screen or, in the case of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Motorola Razr 5G, they’re slabs with flexible screens that open up. But the LG Wing is neither. Instead, it’s a phone with two screens, one of which swivels on top of the other. …
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Nokia’s past couple of generations of Android phones have been very much focused on budget and its latest products — the Nokia 2.4 and 3.4 are no exception. The 2.4 is the cheaper of the pair, coming in at only £99. US pricing is yet to be confirmed, but that price converts to around $127. For that low price, you …
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Android 11 is ready for your phone, as long as it’s compatible. And if it isn’t yet, it could be soon — phone brands will want to fast-track Google’s new operating system for their top phones. The Android 11 update brings a slew of new features, including a screen to control your connected devices, redesigned media controls, improved notifications and a …
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The iPhone 11 Pro has one of the best camera setups found on any of today’s top-end phones. It can take photos that can give DSLRs a run for their money and can keep on shooting well when the light goes down. But how far has this technology really come in recent years? To find out, I put the iPhone …
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On Sept. 2, LG announced its Sept. 14 event in which the company will “deliver distinctive and yet unexplored usability experiences.” Rumors beforehand speculated the South Korean device maker will launch a unique phone called the LG Wing, which features a swiveling screen that lies on top of another screen. LG’s own video for the presser further corroborated the rumor …
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This story is part of CNET at 25, celebrating a quarter century of industry tech and our role in telling you its story. In 2020, it’s almost hard to remember a time before cellphones were at the center of daily life. But I recently purchased a retro relic that made me appreciate the mobile revolution in a brand-new way: the Motorola …
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After unveiling the the Pixel 4A last week, Google is gearing up to launch its flagship Pixel 5 in the fall. But based on circulating rumours, the Pixel 5 may not get the flagship specifications — or at least the processor — that we’ve grown accustomed to. The Pixel 5 will feature Qualcomm’s midrange Snapdragon 765G processor, according to a new listing on the …
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When news broke that Microsoft was considering buying the rising social media sensation TikTok, many who’ve followed the software maker for years expressed surprise. Even Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called the potential $30 billion deal “a poisoned chalice.” TikTok would make for an effective fire sale, following a meteoric rise that’s netted the app more than 100 million users in …
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China could retaliate against European telecom equipment makers Nokia and Ericsson if the European Union bans Huawei from member states’ 5G networks, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. That comes after the UK followed the US in blocking the embattled Chinese company‘s gear from its next-generation wireless network. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is considering placing export controls on Finland’s …
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This story is part of Generation China, CNET’s series exploring the nation’s technological ambition. China is moving full steam ahead on 5G, barely slowed down by a pandemic that has ravaged the world. This is setting up a race between the nation and the US, which led the way with 4G cellular technology and wants to keep its pole position …
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