Category Archives: 5G

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480 brings 5G to more budget phones

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Jon Fingas

You’ll also see upgrade to camera and graphics performance. Continue reading →

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Here’s what’s coming next for 5G in 2021

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Robert Triggs

More and more smartphone customers are making use of 5G data plans, but there’s still plenty to come in 2021. Continue reading →

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Have a look at one of the first Snapdragon 888 phones (Updated: New name?)

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Update: Realme’s hoping to make a splash with its upcoming flagship, but will you bite? Continue reading →

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What is 5G, and what can we expect from it?

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Robert Triggs

Around the world, companies and governments are working to bring 5G mobile data to the masses. But what is 5G exactly? Continue reading →

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AT&T 5G test drive: Not the next-gen network we were promised

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Eric Zeman

We spent a couple of weeks testing AT&T 5G to see how it fares and found a mixed experience at best. Continue reading →

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Intel, MediaTek 5G laptops are one step closer to launch

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Andy Walker

MediaTek is one step closer to bridging the 5G gap on future Intel-based laptops. Continue reading →

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T-Mobile rolls out the first standalone 5G network

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Jon Fingas

The new network could deliver higher speeds, better range, and lower lag. Continue reading →

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AT&T says its 5G network now covers over 205 million people

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Igor Bonifacic

With its latest expansion, AT&T’s 5G network now covers more than 205 million people, making it a nationwide network. Continue reading →

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MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset aims even lower for 5G phones

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

5G’s shift down the market continues as MediaTek announces its first processor in the Dimensity 700 series. Continue reading →

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UK will remove all Huawei equipment from 5G networks by 2027

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Jon Fingas

The country will also ban new equipment starting in 2021. Continue reading →

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