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Intel invests $475M in Vietnam facility to 'enhance' 5G, Core manufacturing
Largest of the US chipmaker's assembly and test sites, Intel Products Vietnam had shipped more than 2 billion units last year and saw enhancements made to its manufacturing capabilities of Intel's 5G, 10th Gen Core, and Core with hybrid technology.
AWS skills training for 4,000 Telstra staff by 2025
Telstra said the training will help staff "apply innovative, cloud-first thinking".
NTT Docomo develops tech to allow 28GHz 5G signals to pass through windows
Generally, 28GHz signals have low diffraction, which means it is difficult for them to be available indoors, the company explained.
Verizon's Q4 better than expected with balanced consumer, business wireless net additions
Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg said 5G is expanding beyond mobile use cases and the company aims to "create new opportunities for growth across multiple industries."
Singapore tops up 5G fund to drive product commercialisation
Another SG$30 million ($22.57 million) has been added to a fund dedicated to fuelling the development and adoption of 5G products and services in the country, with financial help provided to more companies, including small and medium-sized businesses.
Qualcomm debuts Snapdragon 870 5G for 'desktop quality' streaming, mobile gaming
The new mobile platform pushes beyond the boundaries of the Snapdragon 865 Plus.
5G almost cheap: The best affordable 5G phones between $300 and $700 in 2021
The Google Pixel 4A 5G ups the ante for mid-range 5G smartphone devices made by Motorola, OnePlus, Samsung, and LG. Here's a look at your options.
Samsung opens S Pen ecosystem to third-parties, announces S Pen Pro
The Galaxy S21 Ultra gained S Pen support, but soon you'll have more options than Samsung's own stylus.
Samsung Galaxy Note's future in question amid Galaxy S21 Ultra launch
Here are some thoughts on the future of Samsung's Galaxy Note and where it needs to go in the future. Think foldable Galaxy Note.
Samsung Galaxy S21 starts at $799.99, launches Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra with camera upgrades
Samsung is clearly sticking to the premium flagship market with the Galaxy S21 Ultra yet acknowledging the success of the Galaxy S20 FE, which was a mid-market phone with key features from the premium lineup.
Samsung's Galaxy S21 is official: Release date, price, features, specs and everything else you need to know
Samsung just announced the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra. We have all the details.
5G rollouts gather pace, despite obstacles and arguments over coverage
O2, BT and rivals are in a race to deploy 5G to as many locations as possible, despite various obstacles to the technology's rollout.
Telstra says it has half of all Australians covered by 5G
Australian incumbent telco passes the 750,000 device mark on its network.
M1 to tap Nokia in 5G standalone network deployment
Singapore telco has inked a deal to deploy Nokia's "cloud-native" Core platform, as it prepares to launch its 5G standalone network later this year.
NBN approaches 1Gbps using mmWave 5G over distances of 7 kilometres
Government-owned national broadband wholesaler testing 5G for its fixed wireless footprint.
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First look: Galaxy S21 and everything else announced at Samsung Unpacked [in pictures]
Browse all the products and highlights from Samsung's January 2021 Unpacked event.
Winter Zoom backgrounds: New year, new virtual meeting decor
Choose from beautiful landscapes, snow birds, winter holidays and more.
Incipio Grip case for Google Pixel 4a 5G: Enhanced grip and 14 feet drop protection
While the Pixel 4a 5G is an affordable phone, it is still worth protecting from accidental drops. Incipio has its Grip case available in two colors for this black Pixel phone.
ZAGG Pixel 4a 5G hands-on: Cases and screen protectors for Google's affordable 5G phone
There are Gear4 cases and InvisibleShield screen protectors available for the new Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone. These products offer protection for one of Google's best values.
BodyGuardz cases for Apple iPhone 12: Unequal drop protection and antimicrobial treatment
BodyGuardz incorporates its Unequal technology to help protect your phone from drops. The cases do not add much weight or thickness, but provide a nice option for protection for less than $50.
ESR cases for the Apple iPhone 12: Kickstands, protection, and MagSafe support
Video content is enjoyable on a smartphone, but it helps to have a kickstand case to prop it up. ESG makes some of the best kickstand cases, but also has other case options for the new Apple iPhone 12.
Incipio and Survivor cases: Sleek, stylish protection for the Apple iPhone 12
The four new Apple iPhone 12 devices are available to purchase and case collections from Incipio and Survivor are now available to protect your new investment.
CASETiFY cases for Apple iPhone 12: Personalized drop and antimicrobial protection
CASETiFY makes cases that offer serious protection, look great, and provide easy personalization. The new iPhone 12 cases protect your new iPhone from drops while also eliminating 99% of the bacteria that might land on your phone.
Presidio2 Armor Cloud for Apple iPhone 12: 16 feet drop and antimicrobial protection
The Apple iPhone 12 is now available and with it comes a host of case options. Speck has several available options and one of its newest models is the Presidio2 Armor Cloud.
Real Graphene G-Lite 60W 5,000mAh power bank
Goes from flat to full in 17 minutes.
Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise
Since Parallels Desktop for Chromebook Enterprise is installed on the Chromebook, along with a downloaded Windows image, it's completely standalone, allowing users to install and run approved apps on their Chromebook wherever they are, without needing a network or Wi-Fi connection.
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iPhone 12 first look: Everything unveiled at Apple's 'Hi, Speed' event [in pictures]
CEO Tim Cook and Company show off the latest iPhones and a whole lot more.
Casetify Apple Watch 6 bands hands-on: Affordable leather and metal bands
One of the great things about owning an Apple Watch is switching out the bands to fit your style, mood, activity, or another occasion. Casetify has several options available at prices much more affordable than bands you can purchase from Apple.
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) testing app arrives on the Fitbit Sense
The Fitbit Sense is a stunning new wearable that captures an amazing amount of health and wellness data to help you improve your fitness and collect indicators of issues. After passing FTA approval, the ECG/EKG app is now available for all Sense users.
In pictures: Google's Pixel 5 'Launch Night In' event
Google unveils new Pixel phones, a new Chromecast, and other products during its virtual launch event.
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 lineup won’t kill the Note… yet
Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani discuss Samsung’s latest trio of smartphones and what they mean for the company in this week's Jason Squared. Read more: http://zd.net/3bAViW1
iPhone problems? Fixes seem to be coming
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes explains to Karen Roby that testing of iOS 14.3 public beta suggests that it brings stability to the platform -- finally! Read more: https://zd.net/3qBmoBf
iPhone 12 models compared: 8 key differences you need to consider
Not sure which new iPhone to buy? We walk you through the main differences between the iPhone 12, Pro, Pro Max and Mini. Read more: https://zd.net/2JAdcfS
iOS 14’s rapid release has devs worried
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes tells Karen Roby if you install iOS 14 and you find bugs in apps, be kind to the developers because Apple hasn’t given them any time to get ready. Read more: https://zd.net/3km7iM6
Nothing Note-worthy about Samsung's new phones
Samsung adds two Galaxy Notes to its already crowded smartphone lineup. Enough already! Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow urge the company to consider a radical move. Read more: https://zd.net/31kvjeK
Google Pixel 4a's top features
Google's mid-range Pixel 4a offers a lot of phone for a very competitive price. ZDNet's Beth Mauder walks you through a few of her favorite features. Read more: https://zd.net/30nzLKa
This new trojan is so versatile it can steal data from 337 Android apps
Android apps targeted by the new BlackRock malware include banking, dating, social media, and instant messaging apps.
Apple charger accessories: What's no longer in the iPhone box?
Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow discuss your options if Apple decides to not include a charger with the iPhone 12. Read more: https://zd.net/2CVkqHw
First look at Apple Silicon
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes tells Karen Roby about what we know, and what Apple didn’t tell us. Read more: https://zd.net/3eteROC
What does Apple need to focus on in iOS 14?
Hint: It's not new features. ZDNet's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes explains. Read more: https://zd.net/3fEGBjz
iOS 14 is coming: Will your iPhone be supported?
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says if your iPhone or iPad was made after 2015, you’re in luck. Read more: https://zd.net/3gWn9Qv
Google’s Pixel division: Big waste of money or smart investment?
Should Google outsource its smartphone ambitions or stay the course? Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani offer conflicting advice in this week's Jason Squared. Read more: https://zd.net/2XHw0Na
Samsung fixes critical flaw impacting all devices sold in the last six years
Samsung patched this month a zero-click vulnerability discovered by Google security researchers.
Apple releases iOS 13.5 beta with COVID-19 contact tracing feature
The first release gives developers the tools and API they'll need to build apps and services to track and alert you of potential exposure.
Five hardware markets Apple could transform with budget products like the iPhone SE
Cupertino has signed Android's death sentence. Next -- from gaming to video conferencing -- there are at least five other hardware markets that Apple can conquer with relative ease. What would Steve Jobs say?
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