Apple reportedly wants to increase iPhone production by roughly 30% year over year, due in part to strong demand for the company’s first 5G phones. Apple plans to produce up to 96 million iPhones for the first half of 2021, according to a report Tuesday from Nikkei Asian Review, citing unnamed sources. The production boost …
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T-Mobile’s 5G network is expanding beyond phones and tablets. On Thursday the nation’s second-largest carrier announced that it has added the Inseego 5G MiFi-M2000 mobile hotspot to its network, its first 5G-capable hotspot. The Inseego device is available now for $336. While not the flashiest mobile hotspot, it has a 2.4-inch color touchscreen and 5,050-mAh battery, and it supports broadcasting …
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It’s safe to say 2020 has been a garbage year for human beings, but it’s been a fruitful one for new phones, cameras and gaming consoles. This fall, in addition to Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup, a slew of other new products have launched or been announced, including the Xbox Series X and PS5, the new Sony A7S iii mirrorless camera, the …
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Discovery, the cable programmer behind networks like Discovery Channel, Food Network, HGTV and TLC, will launch a reimagined streaming service called Discovery Plus in the US on Jan. 4 for $5 a month with commercials and $7 a month ad free, making it the latest traditional media company to rev up a rival to Netflix and Disney Plus. In addition, …
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Update, Aug. 17, 2021: Google has unveiled the Pixel 5A with 5G, which we have reviewed. Original story follows. Google’s jumped on the 5G train with the $499 Pixel 4A 5G (£499, AU$799) and $699 Pixel 5 (£599 and AU$999). The phones run the latest Android 11 OS, have a second ultrawide camera and bigger batteries than any previous Pixel phone. …
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During a virtual event earlier this fall, Google unveiled two new phones, the premium Pixel 5 and the more affordable Pixel 4A 5G. The Pixel 5 serves as the successor to last year’s Pixel 4 and brings new features including 5G connectivity, an ultra-wide camera and a much larger battery. The phone costs $699 (£599, AU$999) and is available to buy now. Here’s how …
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Samsung took the wraps off its latest Galaxy phone, the S20 Fan Edition, earlier this fall in an online-only event. The S20 FE is Samsung’s response to the coronavirus pandemic: A premium phone that aims to offer a well-rounded experience at a more attractive price. Pricing starts at $700 (£599, AU$999). The 6.5-inch S20 FE features a 2,400×1,080-pixel, AMOLED display with …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Update, Dec. 1: This Cyber Monday deal has expired. Please read our list of best Cyber Monday deals still available, and check out the CNET Holiday Gift Guide for our top gifts picks. Listen up, streaming fans: So far as we know, we’re entering the …
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The world may be grappling with a widespread pandemic, but that’s sure not slowing down 5G’s rollout. The super-fast technology reached more customers this year than expected and will cover about 60% of the global population by 2026, according to a new report from Ericsson. That makes 5G the fastest deployed mobile network ever, the Swedish networking giant said. By …
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There’s no question that the Galaxy S20 Ultra is a great phone. But starting at around $1,200, it comes with a steep price (at least when it’s not on sale — check out our roundup of the best Black Friday phone deals for the most up-to-date-prices on Samsung’s Galaxy line). That being said, it’s not the only option from Samsung …
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