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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.
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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.
Vivo V23 held in hand.

Vivo’s V23 5G looks quite a lot like the iPhone 13

The Vivo V23 5G's flat-sided design makes it appear very similar to the Apple iPhone 13, but what about the rest of the phone's spec? We take a look.
The front view of the AT&T Fusion 5G smartphone.

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.
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TCL 30XE 5G And 30 V 5G are the latest additions to TCL’s 5G phone lineup

TCL has just announced the launch of its first 30-series handsets -- the TCL 30XE 5G and 30 V 5G smartphones for the U.S.market.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Samsung Galaxy S10 Series to get One UI 4 Beta for Android 12

Samsung has started trials for the Android 12-based One UI beta for the Galaxy S10 series in South Korea.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 platform.

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.
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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.
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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.
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Xiaomi’s Poco M4 Pro lands in India as the Redmi Note 11T at cheaper new price

Xiaomi has just launched the first of its Redmi Note 11 series of phones in India with the launch of the Redmi Note 11T.
The rear panel of the Apple iPhone 13.

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.
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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.
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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.
The rear panel of the Google Pixel 6 Pro.

Google’s At a Glance widget for Pixel 6 series is on the cusp of a big update

Google could be adding several new features to the recently revamped At a Glance widget, which is exclusively available for the Pixel 6 series.
Qualcomm logo at an event.

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.
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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G images leak shows yet another midrange phone is on the way

Renders of Samsung's Galaxy A33 5G have leaked, showing a phone with improved specs and without a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Redmi Note 11T 5G in various color options

Redmi India’s rebranded Note 11T 5G could be its last smartphone of 2021

Xiaomi India has sent out invites for the launch of the Redmi Note 11T 5G. Initial indications are that the handset could be a rebranded Redmi Note 11.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Samsung’s Galaxy A53 5G ditches the headphone jack for a sleeker design

Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G reveal a thinner design and the lack of a headphone jack as the big changes from the A52.
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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.
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Samsung is working on a new Exynos 1280 chipset for budget phones

While a lot of attention will be on the upcoming Exynos 2200, Samsung is also very likely working to release mid-range chipsets like the Exynos 1280.
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TCL’s 20 XE and 20A 5G are new budget phones that cost less than $200

TCL's 20 XE and 20A 5G are a pair of new carrier-exclusive smartphones that cost less than $200.

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 smartphone.

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.
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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.
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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.
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TCL’s Tab Pro 5G might be worth it for Verizon customers who want cheaper 5G

The Tab Pro 5G is TCL's first 5G slate for Verizon, and while it comes with midrange specs, it has a couple of unique features.