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The 10 best smartphones of 2019: We have a winner
All major smartphone announcements for 2019 have been made and it's clear that Apple stepped up to lead the pack with the iPhone 11 Pro/Pro Max phones. OnePlus appears in the top five thanks to it's affordable flagship.
Restructuring and probe resolution costs send Ericsson into hole for third quarter
Revenue is up 6% for the Swedish telco equipment manufacturer but 10 billion Swedish krona in costs sends the company's operating income into the red.
Bharti Airtel goes with Ericsson for 5G core
Move comes after telco announced it was using Huawei for microwave links last month.
Huawei revenue up by almost one quarter for third quarter
Bans are yet to hit the Chinese giant's bottom line.
FCC approves merger of T-Mobile and Sprint
Both democrats on the commission voted against the deal, which shrinks the number of major wireless carriers in the US from four to three.
Huawei can work on German 5G networks: Here's why critics say that's a very bad idea
New draft German network security rules have just opened the door to Huawei, sparking an outcry.
SK Telecom to expand 5G roaming to 20 countries by 2020
The South Korean telco will expand its 5G roaming services to 20 countries, including the United States, China, and Japan.
Samsung Networks and Jio team up for Indian first responder network demo
Broadcast LTE network would allow for streaming of images and video during emergencies.
Intel acquires Smart Edge business from Pivot Technology
The purchase is meant to support Intel's focus on the edge computing market for 5G networks.
Huawei and Sunrise co-build 5G research centre in Switzerland
It is Huawei's first 5G research centre in Europe.
Telstra chair likens 5G health truthers to anti-vaccination and Flat Earth movements
There is no science that proves ill health impacts from 4G or 5G, Telstra chair John Mullen has said.
Qualcomm intros new reference design for 5G FWA home gateways
The chipmaker also revealed that more than 30 OEMs have signed on to use the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF system for commercial 5G FWA launches.
WiFi 6 will face 5G competition
The emergence of two new wireless standards will cause IT decision-makers to think carefully.
Google's Pixel 4, Pixel 4XL, and Made by Google hardware event squeezed by Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft launches
Google's Made by Google hardware event will take the wraps off of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL, but preceding events from the likes of Apple, Amazon and Microsoft have upped the ante for products today as well as 2020.
AI to 'fundamentally shift' global balance of power
The focus of Australia's cyber diplomacy is expanding to include "grand strategy in technology", as well as engagement with technology firms and governments.
Smartish cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Five affordable styles with wallet and grip enhancement
Smartish is known for offering low cost cases for smartphones with elements of customization and recently launched five new styles for the new Apple iPhone 11 Pro.
Windows tablets through the ages: The good, the bad and the ugly, in pictures
A tour through some of most popular - and most unusual - Windows devices of the last two decades, from Tablet PCs to the Surface Duo.
Totallee slim cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Ultra thin scratch protection
The Totallee cases aren't going to do much to protect your iPhone if you drop it, but the cases are designed to prevent scratches and improve your ability to hold onto your phone.
Caudabe cases for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Minimalist cases with stylish limited protection
While cases with drop protection ratings are nice to have for protecting your expensive iPhone, it's also nice to have sleek cases that help you hold the phone while also protecting it from scratches. Caudabe has been one of my favorite minimalist case brands and I recently tested out four of its models.
Top storage devices and adapters for your iPad and iPhone
Apple's iPadOS and iOS 13 make it much easier for iPad and iPhone users to share files and make backups using external storage devices. Here's our guide to some of the best options.
Samsung Galaxy Fold first look: in pictures
Samsung's new Galaxy Fold is one of the most unique devices we have seen in years with a smartphone/tablet in one device. After three days of use, it's clearly a high end product for the early adopter that is a stunning achievement in engineering.
Casetify cases for Apple iPhone 11: Protect your iPhone with unique design and customization options
There are a huge variety of cases available for the new Apple iPhone 11 and 11 Pro. Sometimes you want something basic for the office, but there are also times when you want something stylish, unique, and personalized.
Speck Presidio cases for Apple iPhone 11: Improved grip, bacterial prevention, and 13-foot drop protection
Speck released new cases for the Apple iPhone 11 series that are designed to help you hold onto your phone and if you do drop it then to help protect it up to 13 feet. Its Microban treatment helps protect against nasty bacteria too.
InvisibleShield Glass Elite Privacy for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Protecting your phone from drops and prying eyes
There are a few options when choosing your glass screen protector, and for business people, maintaining control over your information is important. A privacy screen protector lets only you view your information while working, commuting, traveling, and out in the public spaces.
BodyGuardz cases and screen protector for Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Unequal tech protecting your Samsung phone
A couple new cases and a self-healing screen protector are now available from BodyGuardz. The cases offer fantastic texture to help you hold your phone securely with 10 feet drop protection as well.
Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff Edition for Apple Watch: 3-piece aviator band offers style and quality
There are some extremely expensive cuff style bands for the Apple Watch, but thankfully the folks at Pad & Quill offer an affordable, exquisitely constructed handmade leather option for less than $100. This new Edition one improves upon its previous Lowry Cuff model too.
Gear4 cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus: D30 technology protects from high drops
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is an expensive smartphone, but thankfully there is a number of accessories available. Gear4 sent along three case options with integrated D30 technology to provide drop protection from 4-5 meters.
UAG Monarch for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Attractive lightweight drop protection
The Galaxy Note 10 Plus has a high level of dust and water resistance, but it has glass front and rear panels so it is susceptible to breakage. UAG's new Monarch case provides drop protection that meets the MIL-STD 810G standard.
iPhone, iPad, and Mac buyer's guide: July 2019 edition
Here's a tour of what's fresh and what's not so fresh in the Apple Store.
InvisibleShield Glass+ 360 for Apple Watch: Protects the display and edges of your smartwatch
Wearing your Apple Watch daily means it is out there exposed to contact with various objects so it's not bad insurance to protect that display with a glass protector. ZAGG also includes a bumper to protect the edges of the Apple Watch.
Pixel 4: Anticlimactic, expensive, but still innovative?
Jason Squared's Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow discuss how nothing about this 2019 Android flagship was left to the imagination at Google's Made by Google event. Read more: https://zd.net/2IXHvtx
Researchers test Android's VOIP components for the first time, find eight vulnerabilities
The vulnerabilities can be exploited to make unauthorized VoIP calls, spoof caller IDs, deny voice calls, and even execute malicious code on users' devices.
Pixel 4: Google's new improved camera comes with a great phone, too
Not everything was leaked. Direct from 'Made by Google' event, Matthew Miller and Jason Cipriani share one disappointment and a pleasant surprise. Read more: https://zd.net/2BeFvZx
King of Android updates: 96% of all Nokia smartphones are running Pie
Nokia seller HMD Global is top of the Android brands at ensuring all its devices run the latest version of Android.
Our dream phone? It must have these features
These are the nine things we would include in the perfect smartphone.
Part Galaxy, part Google, part iPhone: What would your dream phone look like?
Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow combine their years of smartphone testing to create the ideal smartphone. Read more: https://zd.net/2KQbpBi
Apple Card: How to apply and how it works
As Apple launches into the world of banking, ZDNet's Beth Mauder breaks down how users can apply for an Apple Card and then how to use it once accepted. Read more: https://zd.net/31Of20b
Samsung announces Galaxy Watch Active2, brings back rotating bezel
The original Galaxy Watch Active has only been out for a few months.
Vendors get in sync with Apple's HomeKit latest features
Robot vacuums, cameras, showers, coffee pots, and smart outlets will all gain support for Apple HomeKit and Siri. Read more: https://zd.net/2YuSwwf
What you get in Google's Android Auto big update
Google is giving Android Auto a new look and features to make it easier to control apps.
Why Apple and Microsoft should be allies, not rivals
Imagine Siri with the back-end capabilities of Cortana or Apple Watch with Azure's machine learning services. Read more: https://zd.net/2OvrTSZ
Huawei CEO: Our new OS could be 60% faster than Android
Huawei sets to work on creating an app store alternative to Google Play.
What we know about Samsung Galaxy Note 10
It's officially summer, so that means one thing: The next Galaxy Note is nearing release. Here's everything we know so far. Read more: https://zd.net/326mIMm
WWDC 2019: Finally, Apple frees the iPad and Watch from iPhone's shadow
Can the iPad now become a serious business tool? Are the iPad and Mac platforms headed toward unification? Will developers take the time to get it right? TechRepublic's Karen Roby gets some answers from Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani. Read more: https://zd.net/2Wlin3A
11 things an Android does better than the iPhone
A collection of small, usability-enhancing features keeps me coming back to Android as my everyday choice. Here's my list. Read more: https://zd.net/2XoNa0F
