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featured Samsung's Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G is starting to sound positively dreamy

Believe it or not, the 5G-enabled Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition could be released by the end of the year with a "nice" price and super-high-quality 120Hz display.

Tipster reveals possible unveiling and launch dates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G

A battle of Twitter tipsters has been set up with one calling for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 to miss the Unpacked 2020 event scheduled for August 5th while the other says that the sequel will appear.

Exynos 990 still not good enough for Korean Galaxy Note 20 it seems, but Europe will have to settle

Continuing what it started with the Galaxy S20, Samsung will probably be using the Snapdragon 865 Plus for the Note 20 in its home market.

updated T-Mobile's 5G network may get some sort of a boost at the next major Un-carrier event

The next major Un-carrier event will take place this Thursday, July 16, and although we're not sure exactly what is in the pipeline, it may have something to do with T-Mobile's 5G network.

Verizon is yet again found guilty of making misleading claims in 5G commercials

Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network is embroiled in a new controversy, as the National Advertising Division found two of the carrier's related commercials unclear and misleading.

OnePlus Nord design revealed ahead of launch in a YouTube video

Tired of all those teasers? Well, here is the OnePlus Nord in a video, as the company's co-founder Carl Pei talks about its design.

Forget 5G; Samsung says that now is the time to begin work on 6G

Even though the world is still working on building out 5G networks, Samsung has issued a White Paper on 6G and says that the time is right to begin work on the next generation of wireless connectivity.

U.K. bans Huawei from its 5G networks

The U.K. has officially banned Huawei equipment from being used in the nation's 5G networks. At the end of this year, it will be illegal to purchase the company's gear and all remaining equipment must be removed by 2027.

Despite poor coverage, Verizon towers above its rivals in 5G smartphone sales

The scarcity of its Ultra Wideband signal hasn't stopped Verizon from crushing AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint in terms of early 5G smartphone sales.

Performance disparity between international and US models will likely grow with Galaxy Note 20

Despite the backlash it faced over the use of Exynos 990 in European-bound Galaxy S20 series, Samsung is digging in its heels and sticking with the same chip for the Note 20 apparently.

featured Juicy Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs leak lists 120Hz display, five cameras, 5G, more

The full list of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs has leaked out ahead of its launch later this year. The foldable looks set to feature a 7.7-inch 120Hz display, five cameras including a 12MP primary shooter on the back, and the Snapdragon 865+ among other things.

5G Apple iPhone super-cycle forecast by analysts

Analysts at Wedbush told clients in a note that a 5G super-cycle lies ahead for the iPhone with as many as 350 million units expected to be upgraded. Four new iPhone models could be unveiled in September and launched in October.

featured OnePlus Buds name and more OnePlus Nord 5G specs are confirmed ahead of July 21 launch

The AirPods-rivaling OnePlus Buds are officially set for a July 21 launch alongside a mid-range OnePlus Nord 5G handset with a grand total of six cameras in tow.

Alleged Galaxy S20 Fan Edition benchmark lists 5G Snapdragon 865, more

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has seemingly been spotted with the Snapdragon 865 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and Android 10 on board. The smartphone is also expected to offer 5G connectivity.

Verizon moves one step closer to a major 5G breakthrough, but T-Mobile is still ahead

Verizon has announced its somewhat vague plans for "full commercialization" of a 5G standalone core service in 2021 after T-Mobile already touted a similar launch for "later this year."

An even cheaper OnePlus Nord Lite 5G device might already be in the works

The first member of the OnePlus Nord family of affordable phones hasn't been released yet, but a second member appears to have already been benchmarked with a Snapdragon 690 SoC.

Britain close to final decision on whether to ban Huawei from its 5G networks

Britain is expected to make a final decision this coming week about whether Huawei's networking equipment should be banned and removed from the country's 5G networks.

Once again 5G and coronavirus combine in latest conspiracy theory

The latest conspiracy theory says that the bendable metal strips inside a surgical mask is a 5G antenna and is used to make people sicker from the COVID-19 virus.

DEAL Most Samsung Galaxy 5G phones now come with gifts worth $175, Postmates credit included

Samsung is treating buyers of 5G smartphones with Postmates Unlimited subscriptions and other freebies.

Official video shows off features of the new Moto G 5G Plus

Official new product video from Motorola reveals the features on its first 5G phone, the Moto G 5G Plus. The device has a 6.7-inch 21:9 aspect ratio and a huge 5000mAh battery.

Apple supplier has strong shipments of the fives: 5G and 5nm chips

The world's largest independent foundry had a strong month in June and a strong second quarter as 5G chips and 5nm chips start rolling off of the foundry's assembly lines.

China may have discovered a way to become a 5G chipmaking leader instead of a laggard

A breakthrough in chip production has been discovered in China as the nation needs to become self-sufficient in the chip industry thanks to pressure applied by a recent change in U.S. export rules.

Leaked video teaser for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G shows fab new color setting hearts aflutter

A leaked teaser for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G shows off a new color but not much else is different except for the internal 5G mode, that will grace the inside of this device.

Pixel 4a (5G) is apparently on the way too and it will have the same chip as the Pixel 5

Beta version of the Google Search app has revealed that there will be no Pixel 5 XL.

DEAL Samsung's Galaxy S20+ 5G is on sale at a $600 discount with no trade-in required

You don't have to trade anything in or port in an existing number to score the 6.7-inch Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G at a massive $600 off its list price from AT&T.

Another report claims Samsung Galaxy Note 20 price will surprise pleasantly

Apparently, the Galaxy Note 20 will be a little more affordable than the Note 10.

featured 7 ways 5G will change the world

We can talk about frequencies and wavelengths all day, but the most important thing is that 5G will really change our world in various ways.

featured The mother of all OnePlus Nord 5G leaks is here

Although somewhat sketchy, the latest OnePlus Nord 5G leak may well reveal the full spec sheet of the company's highly anticipated mid-range smartphone.

Hot new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ 5G leaks leave little to the imagination

We have hot new images leaked of both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ 5G, as well as a very compelling feature of the larger model.

featured updated Newly leaked renders reveal the premium OnePlus Nord 5G design in full

The upcoming mid-range OnePlus Nord 5G handset looks a lot like the high-end OnePlus 8, upping the camera count to an incredible grand total of six.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leak we have been waiting for is here

There is now a glimmer of hope that Samsung will reduce the price of the Galaxy Note 20 to revive demand.

Seems like Samsung is anticipating lackluster demand for the Galaxy Note 20

A new report claims the company is cautious about placing component orders for the series.

Lenovo all set to over-deliver with the Legion gaming phone

Lenovo has confirmed that the Legion gaming phone will be unveiled on July 22.

Upcoming 5G phones in 2020

The lineup of 5G-enabled phones will get even bigger with the upcoming 5G smartphones that are yet to be released or announced. We can’t wait, so we have compiled a list of the upcoming 5G smartphones for you to check and possibly even pick a favorite for your next smartphone upgrade.

updated Verizon makes the reasonable Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW price and release date official

Expected out for a couple of months now, Verizon's mmWave-compatible Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW is set to be released on July 16 at a recommended price of $650.

The full specs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G are out of the bag

The high-end Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is inching closer with optional 4G LTE and 5G support, a Snapdragon 865+ SoC, up to 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a massive battery on deck.

Best budget 5G phones in 2020

Budget 5G phones are still few and far between but they're out there and they can give you access to those extra-fast speeds without the price premium.

5G vs 4G: What is the difference?

Curious about the exact differences between 5G and 4G? It's more than just speed.

featured Apple's base iPhone 12 5G model might be pricier than you expected

With a 5.4-inch OLED display, standard 5G connectivity, and no charger or headphones in the box, Apple's most affordable iPhone 12 variant could still be pricier than the base iPhone 11 model.

Check out this hands-on video of the 5G Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

A hands on video using a pre-production Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra shows that the King of the Note line this year looks majestic in Black as it sports a 6.9-inch display.