Care to take a 360-degree look at what appear to be Samsung’s latest foldable phones, smartwatches and earbuds? Well-known Twitter tipster Evan Blass is happy to oblige. Blass, whose Twitter handle is @evleaks, served up some delicious animated GIFs for Samsung fans Friday night, along with the simple note “#GalaxyUnpacked 11 August 2021.” That would …
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Carriers around the world have launched their 5G networks. Nationwide coverage is available in the US from the big three providers. Compatible smartphones are getting cheaper. The next-generation wireless technology is rapidly maturing. So let’s talk about the next-next-generation wireless technology. Yes, 6G. Each wireless generation lasts about a decade, so 6G is a long, long way from becoming reality. …
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Mint Mobile has a new promotion and this time it isn’t a one-day-only deal of a 25-year contract. On Wednesday the Ryan Reynolds-owned wireless carrier revealed a new offer for those looking to switch from another carrier and buy a new phone on one of its six-month plans. The deal, currently only available online and to new Mint customers, will …
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Samsung expects its operating profit to surge in the second-quarter, likely fueled by higher chip prices and continued consumer demand for electronics during the pandemic. The company also said it benefited from a one-time gain. On Tuesday, the Korean electronics giant predicted its operating profit for the three-month period preceding June 30 would come in around 12.5 trillion won ($11 …
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Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra sits right at the top of the company’s lineup of phones for 2021. No surprise then that it has a huge list of elite specs, including a meaty processor and super-fast 5G connectivity. It’s Samsung’s answer to Apple’s flagship iPhone 12 Pro Max. But it’s the camera setup that stands out. There are four lenses on the …
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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is now available in navy blue, but you can’t pick up the flagship device in blue just anywhere. Instead, you’ll have to follow the blue to Best Buy, where the $999 device is being sold exclusively (by blue-shirted employees, we might add). See at Best Buy The base model clocks in at just under …
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Apple recently released its new Beats Studio Buds. I liked them, but they’re $150, and not everybody wants to spend $150 on a pair of headphones. If you’re in that camp, the Beats Flex may be your best budget option when it comes to Apple earbuds, though they’re “wired-wireless” headphones. They list for $50 but are now down to $39 …
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Speck sporadically runs deals around various holidays and its Independence Day sale is in full swing, with 30% off most products on its site, though some exclusions apply. There’s a limit of five items per order per customer and the sale ends on July 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT (2:59 a.m. ET July 5). See it at Speck The discount …
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Broad 5G networks? Check. Ever higher speeds? Check. A headline presence at the Mobile World Congress conference? Check. Lots of 5G phone options, including cheap models? Check and check. Apps and services that need 5G’s speeds and responsiveness? Not quite. Such is the state of 5G today. Carriers across the globe have raced to install the super-fast connectivity across their …
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The modern phone does everything — including shatter, break and leak. No matter how elaborate or expensive a phone you buy, the manufacturer generally assumes you’ll take it upon yourself to immediately swaddle it in an aftermarket case so it can survive daily use. There’s no other consumer electronic product that leaves the factory so not ready for the real …
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