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Best Black Friday 2020 phone deals: OnePlus 8 Pro, Note 20 Ultra, and more
The very best Black Friday 2020 deals on smartphones.
Filling the 5G gap left by the Huawei ban is going to be expensive
The UK government has pledged £250 million to diversify the country's 5G supply chain in the wake of a ban on Huawei's equipment.
ZTE stays on FCC national security threat list
Request to reconsider designation is dismissed by Federal Communications Commission.
China lashes out at India app block, UK 5G ban
Government officials express "serious" and "significant" concerns over India's move to block another 43 mobile apps developed by Chinese tech vendors as well as the UK's new security law that threatens heavy fines for local telcos that use Huawei's 5G equipment.
Huawei ban: Big fines for telecoms companies if they ignore new security standards
A new security bill enshrines the Huawei ban into UK law, and lays out sanctions for those who fail to follow the rules.
Apple, Verizon roll out Fleet Swap program, aim for enterprise, private 5G deployments
The two companies outlined a program where companies can swap entire fleets of smartphones for Apple iPhone 12. Verizon also highlighted how 5G mmwave is being deployed in Honeywell offices and GM factories.
Palo Alto Networks rolls out new 5G security offering
Palo Alto's 5G security approach includes containerization and secure network slices, as well as real-time correlation of threats against users and devices.
Verizon 5G DSS isn't the 5G you want
There's the ultra-high-speed Verizon advertises, which is available only in a few urban spaces, and then there's Verizon's 5G-speed Dynamic Spectrum Sharing 5G, which is available almost everywhere.
Celona aims to make private enterprise 5G networks commonplace
Celona packs a simple SaaS pricing model, MicroSlicing technology and an architecture that launches interference free LTE/5G networks to ride along with enterprise Wi-Fi.
Samsung's Galaxy XCover Pro, Galaxy Tab Active Pro certified for FirstNet
Samsung's rugged smartphone and tablet are available on AT&T and certified for FirstNet.
CSIRO and Austrade prescribe digital and R&D to create 'roaring 2020s'
Australian science agency takes a look at 'megatrends' from the COVID-times and projects the best paths to recreate the vision of prosperity of the 1920s.
Commonwealth skirts full support for half of 5G inquiry recommendations
Five recommendations noted with two supported in principle, as government says some recommendations are the responsibility of industry and states.
Verizon, Amazon demonstrate connected vehicles using 5G, edge computing with LG, Renovo, Savari
Korean electronics giant LG, along with two California computing startups, Renovo and Savari, are demonstrating use cases for 5G-connected vehicles as Verizon and Amazon expand the wireless computing availability to multiple U.S. cities.
Staying connected when phones don't make the cut
A host of handset alternatives and accessories
5G for business: Why this green and leafy campus could hold the key to success
A partnership between public and private sector organisations is using 5G to create new data-led applications in autonomous mobility, medtech, gaming and more.
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.
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Every new Alexa device: Scenes from Amazon's event [in pictures]
Here are sneak peaks of all the latest Alexa and Echo gear.
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First look: Everything iPad unveiled at Apple's 'Time Flies' event [in pictures]
CEO Tim Cook and Company show off the latest iPads and iPad OS.
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First look: Everything Apple Watch unveiled at 'Time Flies' event [in pictures]
CEO Tim Cook and Company show off the latest Apple Watch products.
Aukey PB-WL02 wireless power bank/charger
Great power bank/charger for those who want a package that's small and light enough to take with them when they go out and about.
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?
New iPhone SE 2020 is Apple's best iPhone in years
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says no Android handset comes close to it in terms of performance for the price. Read more: https://zd.net/3bMr5QM
iPad Pro 2020 hands-on: Trackpad support gives us a glimpse of the future
Ten years after the first iPad shipped, the iPad Pro is the fastest, most powerful laptop-like tablet we’ve seen from Apple. We’re going to live with it for awhile. Here's Jason Cipriani's thoughts after the first week. Read more: https://zd.net/3bvwWd7
The new iPhone SE: Apple's Android killer at last?
Will the rock bottom price and powerful internals make this the iPhone that disrupts its more expensive Android rivals? Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani debate in another Jason Squared episode. Read more: https://zd.net/2XDVL2v
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