The biggest innovations from Apple in 2019 likely won’t be its devices. Instead, it’ll be the services that run on them. iPhone sales just aren’t soaring like they used to, and it’s getting harder to make smartphones flashier each year. Apple’s ability to woo users increasingly may come from the software and services — like …
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Phone manufacturers and carriers alike have promised to make 5G mobile data a reality in 2019. But when will we actually get 5G-compatible phones? Perhaps as soon as February. Both Samsung and LG are reportedly announcing their 5G phones at Mobile World Congress (MWC), according to The Korea Herald. MWC is the industry’s largest annual trade show, and it’s currently …
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Now playing: Watch this: CNET UK Podcast 548: Taylor Swift’s Spotify deal and… 46:19 Ho Ho Hold on a minute, is it really time for a Christmas episode? Of course! We bring 2018 to a close with a bumper episode where we look back on the most exciting tech topics of the year. Andy waxes lyrical about Apple, Samsung and …
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If you’re still thinking of tablets as strictly for media consumption, games and email, it’s time to take a fresh look at what the latest models can do. Sure, they’re still great for entertainment, but they can also function as simple laptops for getting home office tasks done, too. Disclaimer: CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale …
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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 could launch the Galaxy S10 on Feb. 20 and put the phone on sale March 8, according to a new report from Gizmodo UK, which says it was approached by “a source at a major tech retailer”. The rumored launch date, a Wednesday, would put the Galaxy S10’s launch the week before the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show in …
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We’re in the heat of the holiday shopping season, but Best Buy isn’t done unveiling new deals. On Thursday, Best Buy announced its “Nick of Time” sale. The promo kicks off Friday Dec. 14 and only runs for three days. Best Buy highlighted some of the upcoming discounts, including: Up to $150 on iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 …
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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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The O-shaped notch rumored to come to the Galaxy S10 is the talk of the town, but Huawei already got there first. The Honor View 20 sidesteps the controversial notch by fitting the front-facing into the screen. It’s similar to a feature that the anticipated Galaxy S10 is rumored to have as well, using the Infinity-O screen that Samsung showed …
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Samsung has reportedly applied to trademark a trio of new phone names that hint at its 2019 plans. The British and Mexican applications, as reported by LetsGoDigital, refer to the Rize10, Rize20 and Rize30. However, they’re just names and give no real indication of what the phones might be. It’s expected that Samsung will release three Galaxy S10 phones, and …
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