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Don’t buy an Apple Watch 7 until you learn how the trade

The Apple Watch Series 7 ($399) is pretty impressive: The device runs WatchOS 8 and has a larger, more durable screen, as well as new workout and fall detection options. If you’re planning to upgrade, you might be wondering what to do with your old Apple Watch. Don’t just abandon your old watch in a junk drawer. You can …

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Airlines seek more 5G protections, warning of massive travel disruptions

The chief executives of US airlines and cargo carriers on Monday warned that a new 5G wireless service set to go live this week could cause massive disruptions to travel and shipping unless implementation of that service is delayed within a 2-mile radius of airport runways. The executives asked US officials to “take whatever action necessary to ensure that 5G is deployed …

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5G’s next big launch could make its improved speed promises a reality

This story is part of The Year Ahead, CNET’s look at how the world will continue to evolve starting in 2022 and beyond. 5G has enjoyed plenty of hype over the last few years, but for many, it may not have been warranted. The early talk brought along ideas of how the next-generation wireless networks would help usher in an …

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AT&T and Dish big winners in latest 5G auction

In the US Federal Communications Commission’s latest auction, AT&T and satellite TV provider Dish Network were the top winners of airwaves that were once reserved for the military and that’ll soon be used for 5G wireless service, the FCC said Friday.  AT&T spent $9.1 billion and Dish spent $7.3 billion for licenses of wireless spectrum that sits between the 2.5 …

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Better specs and lower prices: What we’ve seen in 2022’s phones

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. CES 2022’s phone reveals and announcements gave us an early peek at what the next wave of flagships will look like. We’ve also seen plenty of midrange devices that will target lower prices with 2021’s specs, and updates to how carriers …

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FAA lists 50 airports getting temporary buffer zones blocking new 5G signals

The Federal Aviation Administration has released a list of airports that will have temporary buffer zones around them that will ban new 5G coverage set to go live later in January for a period of six months. In that time, the agency and aviation industry will work to ensure current aircraft equipment won’t be disrupted by the new frequencies carriers …

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Visible’s new trial lets you sample Verizon’s network for free on an unlocked iPhone

Thinking of trying out Verizon’s network but aren’t necessarily ready to switch to the carrier? If you have a recent iPhone, there’s a new way to do it now.  Visible, one of Verizon’s prepaid brands, announced on Thursday that it will offer 15-day free trials of its network. Similar to T-Mobile’s updated Test Drive program from last year, the Visible …

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Verizon will launch a faster, brawnier 5G network on Jan. 19. You need one of these phones to use it

Verizon’s 5G network is getting a big boost this month, promising faster speeds and wider coverage for the phones, tablets and other devices on its service. Verizon’s 5G upgrade is happening on Jan. 19, after a two-week delay. The move will cover 100 million people this month and further help Verizon catch up to T-Mobile, which currently has the largest 5G …

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Verizon’s home internet service will reach 20 million thanks to big 5G upgrade

Verizon’s expansion of its 5G network on Jan. 19 won’t just increase speeds on the go. The carrier has also been increasing its coverage for home internet, and in two weeks, coverage will extend to nearly 20 million customers, Chief Technology Officer Kyle Malady said in an interview on Tuesday. The update is an increase from the carrier’s previously stated …

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Verizon’s upgraded 5G will cover 100 million people this month

Verizon’s 5G plans may have hit some turbulence with the Federal Aviation Administration this week, but that hasn’t fully stopped the carrier. On Tuesday, the nation’s largest wireless provider unveiled its updated 5G plan, including tweaked plans for wireless and home internet users and revealing that it intends to cover 100 million people in more than 1,700 cities with faster …

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