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Sorry, the Galaxy Fold 5G isn’t coming to the US

Update, Sept. 18: We now have a retail model of the Galaxy Fold and have begun to review it. 5G and foldables are the future of phones. But if you want both in one device, you’ll have to live in Korea, the UK or Germany. Samsung’s revamped Galaxy Fold, the company’s first foldable device, will …

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Samsung at IFA 2019: Galaxy Fold, 5G phones and chips, and even a clothes steamer closet

It’s IFA, Europe’s biggest electronics show, and that means new products from Samsung. The South Korean tech giant used to introduce its Note lineup, wearables and other big devices here in Berlin, but over the past couple of years, it’s opted to unveil those instead at its own Unpacked events. This year was no different.  At IFA 2019, much of …

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Samsung cancels original Galaxy Fold preorders, but offers $250 credit

Samsung’s revamped Galaxy Fold is here, but folks that preordered the foldable phone back in April will have to get back in line. Samsung on Thursday confirmed that all US preorders for the Galaxy Fold made on Samsung.com were canceled.  The email Samsung sent to customers. Lexy Savvides/CNET The company sent emails to customers on Thursday letting them know their …

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iPhone XR shipments topped all other phones in the first half of 2019, report says

Smartphone prices have been creeping up over $1,000 in recent years, but it was Apple’s less expensive iPhone XR that topped all other smartphones in shipments in the first half of 2019, says IHS Market. The iPhone XR shipped nearly 30 million units in the first half of 2019, according to a Thursday report from the market analysts. At $749, the …

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See roller coaster rider’s absolutely insane mid

I’m in awe. I like to think I have pretty good reflexes, but I don’t think I could top the sheer power, grace and accuracy YouTube user sirsammy 15 displayed by catching a flying cell phone during a roller-coaster ride.  Sirsammy 15 is Samuel Kempf of New Zealand, as identified in an article by Stuff. Kempf posted a video on …

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Not ready to commit to foldables? LG’s Dual Screen could be an ideal compromise

At Mobile World Congress in February, LG unveiled an intriguing Dual Screen attachment for its first 5G phone, the V50. It wasn’t the sleekest, sexiest accessory we’ve ever seen, but it did transform an otherwise dull phone into a more compelling device. At IFA here in Berlin this week, the Dual Screen is back as a companion for the freshly unveiled LG …

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Samsung makes 5G cheaper with Galaxy A90 5G phone

Samsung’s got another 5G phone — and it’s one of the cheapest available. The new Galaxy A90 5G will cost 749 euros (about $827) when it hits the market, making it nearly $500 less than Samsung’s other 5G phones. The 6.7-inch device, which Samsung unveiled at the IFA electronics show in Berlin, sports three rear cameras, including a 48-megapixel lens and one 32-megapixel …

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Altice offers unlimited mobile phone service for just $20 a month

Cable provider Altice USA is looking to shake up the wireless market in the US with a new offer that dramatically undercuts the competition. On Thursday, it said it will offer customers unlimited mobile service for just $20 a month. Even its non-cable subscribers can get in on the action for just $30 a month.  Altice Mobile will use AT&T …

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Garmin unveils new Venu smartwatch, plus adult Marvel watches

Wow, Garmin has a lot of watches. September is the time for flagship fitness watches: Fitbit Versa 2, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, the Apple Watch and now Garmin. The company’s just launched a handful of Apple Watch competitors: the Garmin VivoActive 4, and a step-up Garmin Venu, which adds an AMOLED display that has an optional always-on mode. Garmin also …

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Samsung’s revamped Galaxy Fold to arrive in Korea on Friday

Update, Sept. 18: We now have a retail model of the Galaxy Fold and have begun to review it. Samsung’s officially ready for its Galaxy Fold do-over. If you’re a brave consumer, with nearly $2,000 to spare, you’ll get your chance to buy the foldable device on Friday. On Thursday at the IFA 2019 show in Berlin, Samsung said that …

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