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Optus announces 43 new mobile towers for South Australia
Optus will invest AU$23.6 million to build out more mobile sites across South Australia over the next few months.
Verizon connects smartphone to 5G network
Verizon used a 5G-upgradeable Motorola smartphone with a Qualcomm 5G modem and Samsung's 5G technology to connect to its new mobile network.
EE: 5G is coming to these 16 cities
EE's rollout to the 1,500 busiest sites in the UK will start in 2019, but don't expect 5G autonomous cars or smart cities just yet.
True 5G standard to be set in December 2019: Samsung
Samsung will turn in its second 5G standard to the ITU in December next year, which will pave the way for connected cars and smart factories.
Intel announces 5G modem for 2019
Intel said it has pushed the launch of a 5G modem forward by six months, with the product to become available to device manufacturers in the second half of next year.
StarHub still leaning on enterprise for growth
StarHub net profit fell by 16 percent to SG$185 million, as the carrier increasingly relies on its enterprise segment for revenue growth as mobile and pay TV drop.
Vodafone NZ preps network for 5G
Vodafone New Zealand and Ciena are deploying programmable capabilities to the network in order to prepare for 5G and IoT applications.
CommScope buys ARRIS for $7.4 billion
Combined, CommScope and ARRIS are hoping to capture market share in the burgeoning 5G, fiber and Internet of things markets.
Singtel earnings slide across mobile, fixed, security
Singtel's first-half revenue was down across mobile services, data and internet, fixed voice, and ICT, but up across sale of equipment, digital businesses, and pay TV.
Samsung, SK Telecom develop 5G standalone equipment
Samsung and SK Telecom have developed a prototype 5G switchboard based on the standalone standard that will boost data processing speed by nearly twice as much when compared to non-standalone.
Optus to launch 5G across Canberra and Brisbane in January
Singtel's first-half FY19 financial results report said Optus would launch 5G first in Canberra and Brisbane at the start of next year, with Australia's remaining capital cities to follow by March 2019.
Nokia signs €2b deals with Chinese carriers ahead of 5G
China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom have all signed deals with Nokia to improve their mobile and fixed networks in preparation for 5G.
Three UK to invest over £2bn in new 5G infrastructure
The mobile operator is undertaking an end-to-end infrastructure upgrade in preparation for its 5G roll-out.
5G network infrastructure spending to surge through 2022, says IDC
The 5G build out is just starting and will deliver a compound annual growth rate of 118 percent between 2018 and 2022, says IDC.
Verizon reorganizes into 3 groups to leverage 5G
Verizon will have three units--consumer, business and media--and the business division may see the most growth due to telematics, IoT, edge computing and 5G enterprise applications.
Best wireless chargers for your smartphone or smart watch
Wireless charging is now a mainstream technology, and there are plenty of attractively designed chargers to choose from.
iOS 12.1: Change these privacy and security settings now
Concerned about the security of the data you store on your iPhone and iPad? Here are the steps you should take to lock down an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12. (Updated for iOS 12.1)
Best gifts for co-workers under $50 on Amazon
Shopping for co-workers is rough. You don't want to spend a lot, but you also don't want to be a cheapskate. And, hopefully, you want to get something they'll like. To make the holidays less stressful this year, we've done the hard work for you and found the perfect, budget-friendly gifts. You're welcome.
Apple Pencil (2nd-generation)
First look at Apple's new second-generation Apple Pencil.
Scenes from Apple's iPad Pro and Mac event
Apple's October 2018 hardware event in New York City focused on updates to the iPad Pro, a new Apple Pencil 2, and new Mac models, including a refreshed version of the MacBook Air and Mac mini. Here's everything that happened during the show -- scene by scene.
PureGear cases for Apple iPhone XR: Clear cases show off the bright colors, protect the iPhone
Apple offers six colors of iPhone XR so if you choose one of the bright colored ones then you likely want to show off that color. PureGear clear case options give you a better grip on your phone while letting you show off its great looks.
Best gifts: 20 luxury gadgets for the billionaire who has everything
Money may not be able to buy you happiness -- but it certainly can provide you with some crazy technology and gadgets. Here are some of our favorite luxury gifts.
Affordable: Top tech, gadgets for under $100
Here are some of our favorite innovative and fun gadgets and gifts for tech enthusiasts. These are affordable and budget-friendly.
How to test chargers and power banks to make sure they don't blow up your expensive smartphone
I test dozens of chargers and power banks every month, and you can be guaranteed that plugging my expensive iPhone or iPad into them isn't the first thing I do. (Updated: October 2018)
Our top choices for tech gifts
Here are ZDNet's top choices for technology gifts, gadgets, and accessories over the holiday season.
Best gifts: Top tech gadgets and tools for the remote worker
These are some of our top picks for technology and gifts which can make remote working smooth sailing.
iPhone XS Max cost too much? Great smartphones in every price range
It's a great time to buy a smartphone, no matter what your budget. You can find functional and reliable handsets from about $197 to over $1,000.
The Apple products you shouldn't buy for the holidays 2018 (and three things you can't buy anymore)
Just because it's for sale in the Apple Store at a reassuringly high price doesn't mean it's a good deal that that you should buy it, There are no shortage of Apple gear you should avoid buying in the run up to the holidays. If you're thinking of buying any these, you might be better looking at alternatives.
iPhone XR: Here's nine things you need to know about Apple's 'affordable' iPhone
Apple is getting ready to open up pre-orders for its new "affordable" iPhone. Here's what you need to know.
Speck Presidio case roundup for Apple iPhone XS Max/XS/X: Two-layer drop protection in compelling styles
Most iPhones find their way into cases and if you are going to wrap up your expensive iPhone, then do it with some style and protection. Speck offers some compelling Presidio case solutions to consider.
iOS 12.1: The top 10 features
Chances are that by now you've downloaded and installed iOS 12.1 onto your iPhones and iPads. Read more: https://zd.net/2xk419U
Patch regularly or else: Google has a new contract for Android vendors
Google's new contract for Android vendors that want its core apps aims to bring the industry in line with Samsung's security patching model.
Is it the right moment to bring Windows 10 Mobile back from the dead?
Recent antitrust developments in the EU could present an opportunity for a third mobile platform that never really had a chance to mature and develop an ecosystem when it first released. Read more: https://zd.net/2OJKCtR
Pixel Slate and Pixel 3: Are Google's new devices priced right?
Larry Dignan and Jason Hiner discuss the pros and cons of Google's latest mobile devices and how they advance the company's hardware strategy.
Battery issues after downloading iOS12? Follow these tips
Are you finding that your iPhone's battery life is bad since installing iOS 12? Here's how to diagnose and fix the most common issues that might be causing this.
iPhone XS or Galaxy S line: We break it down for you
Should you buy the latest Apple or Samsung device? And which size? This guide breaks down the factors that matter most to business buyers and consumers alike. Read more: https://zd.net/2N0bmAI
Planning a trip? Google redesigns travel features in mobile search engine
Google wants its search to be the one-stop shop for all trip and accommodation planning.
iOS 12: Haven't updated yet?
Here's what you need to do to ensure that your upgrade to iOS 12 goes as smoothly as possible and you don't lose any data. Read more: https://zd.net/2MFMHAZ
Google adds rugged devices to Android Enterprise Recommended program
By adding rugged devices to its Android Enterprise Recommended program, Google is looking to add more devices to retail, manufacturing and field service settings. Read more: https://zd.net/2Ch2mHl
Google announces Wear OS redesign
Google has announced a new and improved look to its wearable platform, Wear OS, that includes a new notification stream, an activity feed, and a Google Assistant feed. Read more: https://zd.net/2MFUfZL
Google ready to launch the Android Pie Go edition
Google plans to release the Go edition of Android Pie this fall, as the full version reaches beta-program devices.
Samsung Galaxy Watch: Improved battery life and more health features
Ditching the Gear namesake, the Galaxy Watch comes in two different sizes, 42mm or 46mm, and still runs Tizen, the company's wearable operating system. Read more: https://zd.net/2M40oyq
Android 9 Pie is now available for Pixel and Essential phone users
Google rolls out Android 9 Pie to Pixel phones first, with Essential phones to follow.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9: What we know so far
A leaked video touts the device's "all new powerful S Pen", all-day battery life, and 1 TB of storage with 512 GB microSD card. We get to see it all August 9.
One in ten Android devices now run on Oreo
The eighth release of Android is finally making headway.
