Three became on Monday the third UK network to announce its 5G launch plans. Three will flick the switch on its 5G in August, promising mobile coverage in 25 cities by the end of the year. Its initial offering, though, will consist of a broadband-only product. The network’s home broadband will be available only to Londoners at first …
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For almost two blissful years British citizens have been able to use their phones abroad at no extra cost. Now, thanks to the UK’s impending departure from the EU, some are concerned that might all be about to come to an end. If Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal to leave the EU is accepted by UK Parliament, then the current …
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Google just unveiled the Pixel 3 ($250 at Amazon) and Pixel 3 XL. Both phones feature a glass back, improved cameras, wireless charging and an upgraded display. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade to the latest Pixel, both phones are currently available to order, and will hit stores on Oct. 18. After some confusion about the ship date, Google confirmed …
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Launching on Kickstarter today, Brain Magic’s Orbital 2 joystick seems like one of the most well thought-out control devices for creatives I’ve seen in a while. I didn’t get to use it much — the interface was completely in Japanese when I met with Brain Magic to see it — but it still looks like a pretty impressive piece of …
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Fans of The Matrix or retro tech are in for a treat because Nokia’s rebooted 8110 banana phone becomes available in the UK this month. The phone, first unveiled back at Mobile World Congress in February, is available for pre-order on Thursday and will go on general sale on Aug. 15. You’ll be able to pick it up from Carphone …
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Roll out the welcome wagon; Samsung’s big flagship phone of the year is here. The company unveiled the Galaxy Note 9 at an event in New York on Thursday, and it’s a pricey one. The Galaxy Note 9 officially goes on sale Aug. 24 but will be available for preorder from Aug. 9. If you want to buy the phone …
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Apple‘s top-end iPhone X is up for preorder in the UK, with sales starting properly on Nov. 3. Almost all of the major networks have now announced their pricing so I’ve put together a handy guide as to who’s offering what. Directly from Apple Buying the iPhone X outright from Apple and popping a SIM-only contract in it is the …
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The 2017 iPhone cohort is here, which means it’s the second-best day of the year for Apple fans. The best day of the year, of course, is yet to come. It’s the day the newest iPhones become available, which isn’t until Sept. 22 (although you can preorder from Sept. 15). It’s set to be kind of like Christmas, except rather than getting …
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Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy S8’s major makeover 2:14 Just to recap, in case you somehow missed it, the Samsung Galaxy S8 has finally landed — and what an entrance it made. There was a lot riding on Samsung’s first major phone launch since the Note 7 debacle, but the company delivered quite a show — a Beatles ballad, …
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Samsung is taking drastic steps to encourage people still hanging onto recalled Galaxy Note 7 phones to relinquish them. The company teamed up with carriers in New Zealand to announce Friday that it will cut off access to wireless networks for customers still using their Galaxy Note 7 devices. Starting November 18, customers still using the Note 7 will no …
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