The original Google Pixel XL debuted just about two years ago, earning mostly raves but firmly establishing itself in the premium-phone category: Its retail price then was $769. Smash-cut to today: For a limited time and while supplies last, Amazon has the refurbished unlocked Google Pixel XL (32GB) for $159.99. Aren’t you glad you waited? …
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The Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10E are yours for the taking. Whether you’ve already bought one, are going to buy one or are still on the fence, there’s a lot you’ll want to know about Samsung’s latest batch of phones. Like how much they cost, what the difference is between them, what the accessories are like and if the phones themselves …
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More successors to the Moto G6 phones are rolling out for sale. Earlier this month, Motorola and Google Fi began selling the Moto G7, the marquee phone from its line of midrange handsets. Read CNET’s in-depth review of the Moto G7. As of today, one more phone from the family, the Moto G7 Power, is on sale (see below). Another, the …
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The Federal Communications Commission is paving the way for 6G and beyond. On Friday, the agency unanimously voted to open up “terahertz wave” spectrum that could one day be used for 6G services. The spectrum, which falls in the 95 gigahertz (GHz) to 3 terahertz (THz) range, will be open for experimental use to let engineers dreaming of the next …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Our review of the Samsung Galaxy S10E and how it stacks up against the iPhone XR Verizon’s new, pricier 5G service The Matrix turning 20 The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan …
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Verizon is ready to turn on its real 5G network in two cities. The nation’s largest wireless provider said Wednesday that it’ll launch its mobile 5G service on April 11 in Chicago and Minneapolis. Getting onto the next-generation wireless network will cost you an extra $10 a month (with the first three months free) on top of your normal unlimited …
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Executives from T-Mobile and Sprint faced yet another grilling from House Democrats in a hearing Tuesday on Capitol Hill. This time CEO John Legere and Sprint Executive Chairman Marcelo Claure were testifying before a House judiciary subcommittee on antitrust to explain how their proposed $26.5 billion merger won’t result in higher prices for consumers and hurt American jobs. Legere was …
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If you have Verizon service and your text messages weren’t sending this morning, it wasn’t just you. Starting Tuesday at around 8:30 a.m. ET, many Verizon customers in the eastern US experienced an outage affecting their text messages. Verizon confirmed the outage in a number of tweets, saying that the problem affected “a ton of customers” and that its technicians were …
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Most recent headlines adorned with the Huawei brand haven’t borne good news. On Monday night, however, Huawei mobile boss Yu Chengdong had something to crow about. Huawei’s Mate 20, an acclaimed phone that boasts three rear cameras and an in-screen fingerprint sensor, has shipped 10 million units after four-and-a-half months on the market, Yu said. He made the announcement on …
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Like a host of other US carriers, T-Mobile begins selling Samsung’s three new Galaxy phones today. T-Mobile is offering customers up to four new Galaxy S10E phones for $40 each, when you trade in an eligible device — one per new phone — or add a line of service using its AutoPay option, which automatically deducts your monthly payment from …
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