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What is 5G? The business guide to next-generation wireless technology
It is a capital improvement project the size of the entire planet, replacing one wireless architecture created this century with another one that aims to lower energy consumption and maintenance costs. It’s also a huge gamble on the future of transmission technology, doubling down on consumers’ willingness to upgrade.
The best cheap phones you can buy right now: Flagship features for any budget
Are you balking at the prices of the latest Apple and Samsung flagships? Consider one of these affordable alternatives. From $400 right down to free, our picks even include an iPhone. Sorry, no 5G.
Australian House Committee to examine 5G deployment
The committee will examine the opportunities and challenges of 5G in Australia.
Despite diversions, AT&T CEO Stephenson honed in on 5G promise
Yes, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson is battling activist shareholders over his media strategy, but he spent most of his time at a Goldman Sachs conference talking 5G's promise.
Huawei urges Australia to embrace better Chinese products
Huawei Australia chairman John Lord said Huawei is willing to allow the Australian government to test its products to make this happen.
TPG kept looking into 5G even though Teoh killed the project
Despite saying it was ending its mobile network at the start of the year, TPG's head of operations and products has revealed the telco continued to talk to mobile equipment vendors.
VHA under the spotlight as ACCC continues merger fight
Week two of Vodafone and TPG's fight against the ACCC started with the commission trying to dismantle Vodafone's business case for the merger with TPG.
SK Telecom and Ericsson complete end-to-end 5G standalone core test
SK Telecom and Ericsson have completed testing of telecommunications using purely 5G handsets, radio stations, and cores.
Apple iPhone 11, Pro, and Pro Max: How to pre-order and where to find the best deals
Pre-orders for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone Pro Max open Sep. 13 at Apple. Full availability starts Sept. 20, which is when you can buy any of the new models at Best Buy, Walmart, Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, etc.
Victoria to deploy lidar to detect and alert of crashes and near-misses
Lidar system to be used to monitor intersection to provide warnings to connected vehicles.
TPG put key investor 'over a barrel'
The ACCC continues to paint the picture that TPG's network rollout plans were ad hoc management decisions conjured from the mind of its reclusive CEO David Teoh.
Best iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR deals now that iPhone 11 is here
Apple has just announced the new iPhone 11, forcing both carriers to slash prices on last year's iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Here are the best deals we could find at Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile.
Teoh wanted his TPG kingdom to be a mobile operator 'no matter what': ACCC
The ACCC has painted TPG as a fiefdom run by David Teoh with poor governance and a lack of real documentation.
Two of China's major carriers team up for 5G network build-out
China Unicom has struck a deal with its rival China Telecom to build their 5G networks together to cut costs.
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max: Everything Apple unveiled and what it means
Sure, Apple's iPhones lack 5G and added a lot of catch-up features, but the cameras are worth a look and the price in some cases is right. Keep in mind Apple's new game is to sell you services, so it just needs to keep you in the fold.
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.
Best BBQ tech gadgets for a perfect July 4
Make sure your food is cooked to perfection with these must-have tech tools and gadgets for your outdoor cooking kit.
The tech that changed us: 50 years of breakthroughs
Technology can transform us, in good ways and bad. Do you recall the single most influential tech innovation from the year you graduated high school? We do.
Top 10 iPhone privacy and security tips you should check today
Here are the top 10 tips for keeping the data on your iPhone safe from hackers and snoopers. Even if you are pretty confident in your security, it might be worth checking to make sure things are in good order.
The best rugged Bluetooth speakers for outdoor summer sounds
Get your groove on whilst you are out and about with these superb rugged Bluetooth waterproof portable speakers.
Apple WWDC 2019 keynote: Scenes and surprises
Highlights and some surprises from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, including announcements on iOS, MacOS, TvOS, and WatchOS.
Apple products you should and shouldn't buy: June 2019 edition
Apple products are expensive, so it makes sense to avoid buying anything that's nearing the end of its lifecycle, or when you can buy something of equivalent quality from another vendor. Here is a list of the items you are best avoiding.
Totallee screen protector for Google Pixel 3: Affordable, bubble-free, with edge-to-edge security
As expensive as phones are today, it's worth spending $25 to add a tempered glass protector to act as a sacrificial anode for your display. The Totallee protector is easy to apply, has no bubbles, and works with cases.
Hands-on that Gear4 Platoon case for the Samsung Galaxy S10e
Samsung's latest small flagship is perfectly sized to take out and about. The Gear4 Platoon case uses D30 material for serious impact protection so you can enjoy the phone in even more environments with less worry.
iOS 12.3: How to keep your iPhone safe from hackers and snoopers
Your iPhone and iPad is likely packed with important, valuable, and even sensitive information that you might not want others to be able to access. Here are the steps you should take to lock down an iPhone or iPad running iOS 12.3.
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
For the Pixel to succeed, Google might have to become more like Apple
If Google wants to grow its devices business, the company faces some hard choices. And that may mean following Apple's example.
Will Google do what it takes to really sell the Pixel 3a?
How committed is Google to supporting multiple carriers and competing with the likes of Samsung and Motorola? TechRepublic's Karen Roby checks in with ZDNet's Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow on the prospects for Pixel phones. Read more: https://zd.net/2EdEBOC
A new Google Pixel is coming: This is what we know
All signs point to Google readying a mid-tier Pixel phone, with a release sooner rather than later. Read more: https://zd.net/2veyF3n
