5G’s big players make bold, exciting predictions for 2022
Digital Trends asked many of the big players in 5G tech to predict how it will change and influence our lives during 2022, and the responses are exciting.
FAA says 50 U.S. airports won’t get expanded 5G coverage until later in 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a list of 50 U.S. airports where AT&T and Verizon's expanded 5G coverage won’t be arriving initially.
Qualcomm thinks 2022 will be the year 5G finally ties everything together
At its CES 2022 conference, Qualcomm chief Cristiano Amon described how 5G will serve homes as well as businesses, and pave the way for wireless fiber.
AT&T’s Fusion 5G is the carrier’s newest affordable 5G smartphone
The AT&T Fusion 5G may look ordinary, but things get interesting when you take a little peek at its specifications.
I’ve paid for 5G for more than 2 years and it has been a complete waste of money
I signed up for a 5G contract in 2019, and now, more than two years later and despite elaborate promises, I have not seen any benefit from it at all.
How is 5G helping businesses in the U.S. right now? We asked the experts
We asked different experts in the 5G and emerging tech industry how businesses in the U.S. are using 5G. Here's what they said.
Apple will release five new Macs in 2022, but no one expected this MacBook Pro
Fans of Apple have a lot to look forward to in 2022. The company is planning to release five new Macs, including a surprising entry-level addition.
Qualcomm takes on the Apple M1 with new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 for PCs
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8cX Gen 3, a new ARM SoC that should bring new experiences to a potential new wave of laptops in the year 2022.
Metaverse and 5G: The hollow buzzword match made in heaven
Do you feel cynical about the metaverse, 5G, or both? Good, because there's plenty of hollowness to both.
Your $1,000 flagship may not have faster 5G speeds than a budget phone
We put four 5G phones up against each other in a real-world test to see if cheap phones could hold their own against one of the most expensive phones.
Apple works with TSMC on its own 5G modems to complete breakup with Qualcomm
The next generation of iPhones and iPads will most likely use Apple-designed in-house 5G modems. And most of these modems would be made by TSMC.
Verizon and AT&T propose 5G midband power limits to avoid aircraft interference
Verizon and AT&T have agreed to temporarily lower the power of their new midband 5G towers to quell fears that the new spectrum could interfere with aircraft.
How is LPDDR5X RAM on MediaTek Dimensity 9000 better than LPDDR5?
MediaTek's new Dimensity 9000 is the first chipset to sport LPDDR5X RAM support. Here's how it’s better than the previous generation.
Qualcomm drops its own name from new chips in favor of ‘Snapdragon’ alone
Qualcomm leads the smartphone chip market, but that's come despite a confusing naming convention. Moving forward, Snapdragon is all you'll need to know.
India’s 5G auctions to be delayed further due to extended trial period
India's telecom companies have asked for more time to properly test 5G and there are a few other roadblocks as well.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR platform will officially run on T-Mobile’s 5G network
T-Mobile is partnering with Qualcomm to provide 5G for its big move into "extended reality."
How far away are we from mainstream 5G home internet?
The promise of 5G home internet still hasn't been realized for most Americans. We looked into how long it'll take for it to become a mainstream option.
Nokia’s new, cheap X100 gives T-Mobile customers 5G for just $252
HMD Global is here with an inexpensive 5G phone for T-Mobile and Metro customers with the new Nokia X100.
MediaTek hikes 4G chipset prices by 15% as supply chain woes continue
MediaTek has hiked the prices of its 4G LTE chips in the face of strong demand and continued production woes.
Cricket Wireless brings 5G access to all plans and removes speed cap
Cricket Wireless is changing its rate plans to offer 5G to all customers and removing the 8 Mbps speed cap.
T-Mobile Ultra Capacity 5G expansion will cover 300 million people by 2023
T-Mobile is set to serve 300 million customers with 5G Ultra Capacity by the end of 2023, says its president of technology, Neville Ray.
AT&T brings 5G cellular connectivity to Ford F-150 Lightning and production line
AT&T's 5G cellular connection is coming to both Ford's F-150 Lightning electric truck and its factory to help improve Ford's production lines.
5G networks aren’t even close to ‘market penetration tipping point,’ study says
How long will it be until 5G becomes the market standard? A lot longer than you may think, according to the latest study.
LTE vs. 4G: The differences explained
We break down the differences between 4G and LTE, discuss what 4G connectivity means, and how LTE and LTE-A fit into the scenario with the arrival of 5G.
Not all Pixel 6 phones have mmWave 5G, but here’s why it doesn’t matter
Depending on the model you get, your new Pixel 6 may or may not have 5G mmWave. But here's why it probably doesn't matter.
Ookla’s Speedtest determines the fastest 5G provider in the U.S.
Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence found the best 5G provider in the U.S., and the results shouldn't be a surprise.
T-Mobile takes big 5G coverage and speed wins in new report
T-Mobile claims big wins in coverage and speed in the latest Opensignal report.
The 5 best apps to test your 5G connection on Android and iOS
So you have a new 5G phone, and you want to put it to the test. From speed testers to 5G maps, here are the best 5G testing apps available on Android and iOS.
5G-enabled billboard in Times Square briefly brings interactive game to masses
With Project Monarch and 5G networks, thousands of people could end up playing games powered by billboard advertising.
Samsung’s latest 5G mmWave test took place inside a speeding subway train
Samsung successfully tested mmWave 5G on a subway in Seoul . It promises to bring high-speed networking to other public transport.
Why are so few people actually using 5G in the U.S.? Here’s what the experts say
On paper, 5G rollout is increasing in the U.S., but consumer-focused mobile subscriptions are still lagging. We asked the experts to find out why.
The best 5G phone deals available right now
Looking for a discount on a 5G phone? We've gathered the best deals going on right now on unlocked and carrier specific phones.
AT&T launches 5G-powered AR program Game View within the WNBA app
AT&T's 5G Game Zone app gives WNBA stats in real-time using augmented reality technology.
T-Mobile announces expanded 5G Home Internet access across southern U.S.
T-Mobile expands 5G Home Internet coverage into 51 new U.S. areas, specifically focusing on southern states. Find out if you're able to sign up.