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Blue panels showing 5G logo at CES booth.

When did 5G come out? The long, complicated history of its release

Although 2022 will be heralded as the year 5G went mainstream, we’ve traveled a long and winding road to get here.
Mobile Features
The side of the OnePlus 10T showing the power key.

Does the OnePlus 10T have wireless charging? What you need to know

OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 10T with some impressive specs, but there’s one thing you'll want to keep in mind before you rush out and hit the buy button.
Mobile Guides
Render of the OnePlus 10T resting in sand covered in shadows. Text reads: "OnePlus 10T 5G. Product Launch | New York, Evolve Beyond Speed. August 3| 10:00 a.m. EDT | 3:00 P.m. BST | 7:30 p.m. IST."

How to watch the OnePlus 10T launch event on August 3

OnePlus is breathing new life into its T series smartphone lineup with the new OnePlus 10T. Here's how to watch its launch event on August 3.
Mobile News
Bronze V-Moda Crossfade 3 Wireless headphones on DJ console turntable.

V-Moda Crossfade 3 Wireless promise an immersive club experience

V-Moda has announced the flagship Crossfade 3 Wireless with expanded high-definition codec support, extended battery life, and new audio refinements.
Audio / Video News
New features for Instagram Reels

Instagram is undoing its TikTok-like changes you hated so much

Instagram is reconsidering its pivot to a TikTok-style video feed after recent changes proved to be extremely unpopular with its fan base.
Mobile News
Close up detail of a man iMessaging on an iPhone.

Latest iOS 16 beta addresses rising safety concerns for message editing

Apple has just released the fourth developer beta of iOS 16, with some significant changes to curb potential abuse of its new message editing features.
Mobile News
T-Mobile smartphone.

T-Mobile’s 5G Ultra Capacity network has four times the coverage of Verizon and AT&T

A new Opensignal report has analyzed the user experience of premium 5G networks for the first time, showing the difference between 5G service levels.
Mobile News
Anker 747 Ganprime charger in black.

Anker’s next-gen GaN chargers offer more power in smaller packages

Anker has unveiled the next generation of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology with powerful chargers that can keep up with even your most power-hungry devices.
Mobile News
Verizon store front displays the 5G network in NYC.

5G Nationwide vs. 5G Ultra Wideband: What’s different (and why you should care)

Verizon has settled on two broad terms to describe its 5G service: 5G Nationwide and 5G Ultra Wideband. But what exactly do these mean, and how did we get here?
Mobile Guides
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G's camera module.

Are smartphone depth cameras pointless? Samsung might think so

A new report suggests Samsung may pull back on the number of cameras found in its midrange smartphones.
Mobile News
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked August 2022 event invite.

Samsung’s next Unpacked event is happening August 10 — here’s what we expect

Samsung has just announced that its midyear Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on August 10. Here's what we're expecting the company to unveil.
Mobile News
The T-Mobile logo on a smartphone.

T-Mobile’s 5G and 4G LTE networks are nearly twice as fast as Verizon and AT&T

Ookla's latest market report reveals T-Mobile still has a commanding lead over Verizon and AT&T for the fastest and most consistent speeds throughout the U.S.
Mobile News
Anker Powerhouse 511 Portable Charger powering laptop on a table at the beach.

Prime Day: Get $70 off this insanely powerful portable charger

With the summer travel season on, there's no better time to pick up the PowerHouse 100 for $70 off in this Anker portable charger Prime Day deal.
Deals
Red Beats Studio Buds.

Save $50 on the Beats Studio Buds true wireless earbuds today

Today, there's a great Beats Studio Buds Prime Day Deal offering you this awesome set of true wireless earbuds for only $100 — $50 off the regular price.
Deals
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite

Prime Day: Turn any TV into a Smart TV with this $12 Accessory

This Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite Prime Day Deal lets you turn just about any old TV into a smart TV for only $12.
Deals Audio / Video
Verizon logo on a smartphone screen in a dark room and a finger touching it.

Verizon’s new Welcome Unlimited plan makes 5G data a lot more affordable

Verizon is rolling out an even more affordable 5G plan for customers looking for unlimited data without all the frills that come with its Mix & Match plans.
Mobile News
iPad Air 5 alongside the iPhone and MacBook.

Which iPad should you buy on Prime Day 2022?

Amazon Prime Day is almost here, with some great deals on Apple's tablets. Here's everything you need to know to shop for the best iPad this Prime Day.
Mobile Features
Looking through foliage at a 5G tower against a blue sky.

What frequency is 5G? All the different 5G ranges, explained

To deliver faster performance, broader coverage, and connectivity everywhere, 5G needs to operate across a wider range of frequencies than before.
Mobile Guides
iPhone 12 5G announcement

What are the benefits of 5G? How it helps you today (and tomorrow)

New 5G technology promises to revolutionize the way we communicate, but what are the tangible benefits it offers today, and what will it do in the future?
Mobile Features
Speedtest results on a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

T-Mobile just achieved 3Gbps 5G speeds — without mmWave

What if you could get blazing-fast 5G without mmWave? That's what T-Mobile has just achieved with its Carrier Aggregation tech.
Mobile News
A child sits criss cross on the floor using a smartphone.

Choosing my kid’s first phone came with serious consequences

When my daughter was born 13 years ago, I never thought that choosing her technology platform would become one of those potentially life-altering decisions.
Mobile Features
Hold holding three phones from three different carriers.

The sordid history of 5GE, or when 5G isn’t 5G at all

In the quest to deliver true 5G technology, carriers have tried every angle to promote 5G, but there's at least one case in which 5G isn't truly 5G.
Mobile Features
Person fixing an open iPhone with tool on a blue table.

You can fix your own iPhone screen, but you may not want to

Apple has surprised us with a new self-service repair program, but it's not the only option for getting your screen fixed -- and it may not even be the best.
Mobile Features
Canadian flag flying in front of Ottawa Parliament Peace Tower.

Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks

Canada has finally joined the U.S. and its other Western allies in banning 5G network equipment from Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE.
Mobile News
what does a private 5g network mean for you woman looking down at smartphone

What does a private 5G network mean for you?

Private 5G networks are the future of 5G technology, delivering Wi-Fi-like speeds over a wider area in malls, retail stores, resorts, and universities.
Mobile Guides
5G radio tower.

What is low-band 5G? Sub-6 explained

To deliver what 5G is capable of carriers have to work with a broad range of spectrum, but it was in the lowest part of the sub-6GHz range where 5G began.
Mobile Guides
Tesla Model 3 keycard.

Bluetooth hack compromises Teslas, digital locks, and more

Security researchers have found a way to circumvent digital locks and security systems that rely on Bluetooth fobs and smartphones for authentication.
Mobile News
Large 5G cellular tower with multiple mmWave transceivers against a blue sky.

What is mmWave? High-band 5G explained

Rolling out 5G technology requires carriers navigate a complex sea of radio frequencies to provide the best speeds and coverage. Here's where mmWave 5G fits in.
Mobile Features
Person using smartphone at home office desk beside open Chromebook.

New Google privacy features fight phishing, scrub search results

Google is taking even more steps to help folks protect their privacy and keep their data secure. 
Mobile News
Person holding Samsung Galaxy smartphone showing Google Play Store.

Google Play improves privacy, payments, and subscriptions 

Google is introducing several new features that will help game and app developers to engage and grow their audience while also improving privacy and security.
Mobile News
Google Pixel Tablet.

There’s a new Pixel Tablet coming in 2023

At Google I/O today, Google announced that it will be expanding its lineup of first-party Android products with its first Pixel Tablet.
Mobile News
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro rear casing with camera bar.

Google teases Pixel 7’s new chip, recycled aluminum design

During today’s Google I/O event, the company gave us a quick teaser of what we can expect from its next smartphone: The Pixel 7.
Mobile News
Looking through foliage at a 5G tower against a blue sky.

What is C-Band? Mid-range 5G explained

5G services are more complicated than prior cellular technologies, so what do terms like 'midband,' 'C-band,' 'mmWave,' and 'sub-6GHz' mean?
Mobile Guides
Timelapse photo of cars along the Las Vegas strip at night.

Dish publicly launches its first 5G service in Vegas

Dish Wireless has turned the key on its Smart 5G network, opening it up to customers in Las Vegas as the first step in its plans for a much wider rollout.
Mobile News
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