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5G will be the key to unlocking the full potential of IoT and a host of other technologies. Businesses can get a jump on their competition if they apply the power of 5G to their products and services first....
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MWCA: '5G is a race that everybody should win'
5G Americas is encouraging the US government to make more spectrum available sooner, as well as clearing the path for cellular infrastructure deployment to bring the average approval time down from 18 months.
MWCA: AT&T and the push for smarter cities
AT&T's smart cities solutions for the City of Los Angeles include improving the lives of the homeless and using IoT tech to detect and triangulate the locations of unreported shootings.
MWCA: Fixed, non-standard 5G a 'waste of time', says AT&T CTO
AT&T is focused on a pure mobile 5G offering based on industry-wide standards, CTO Andre Fuetsch has told ZDNet, unlike its competitors.
T-Mobile CTO at MWCA: Sprint merger will accelerate 5G
5G access will arrive faster and be broader under a Sprint-T-Mobile merger, according to CTO Neville Ray, who also said talks with the FCC and Department of Justice have been 'very positive' on the transaction.
MWCA: Sprint and SoftBank's Packet team up for Curiosity IoT platform
SoftBank and Sprint's Curiosity IoT platform will enable enterprises to manage devices and connections over the air, with security provided from the chip to the cloud.
MWCA: Verizon 5G Home coming to more cities
Verizon's chief network engineering officer has told ZDNet that the carrier will be launching its 5G home service in many more locations, with a mobile service to follow quickly.
MWCA: Cisco's 5G play and T-Mobile deal
Cisco's upgraded ASR 9000 and IOS XR operating system is aimed at helping carriers prepare their mobile networks for a 5G launch.
Ericsson: The carrier race to be first with 5G
With all of Ericsson's 'pioneer customers' across the globe wanting to be first to launch 5G, the company said it is up to telcos on how and when to implement the network technology it is providing to them.
Solving NBN congestion with Juniper's network automation bots
Juniper Networks' OpenLab and network automation technology were leveraged by Telstra in developing its own CVC bots to help track NBN network congestion, Juniper APAC head Ralph Candiloro has told ZDNet.
Samsung Galaxy S9 is here, but don't throw out that Note 8 just yet
The new Samsung Galaxy S9 is the shiny new thing and has Samsung's latest mechanical aperture camera. That doesn't mean your Note 8 is obsolete, though, and actually, it will get a bit better when its Android 8 Oreo update hits.
MWC 2018: Nokia's Wi-Fi play
Nokia has told ZDNet that its acquisition of Unium and launch of Nokia Wi-Fi will solve in-home coverage problems using intelligence and automation.
Nokia attempts a smartphone comeback with Android
By using a standardized, secure version of Google's Android in its new smartphones, the Nokia brand seeks to rise from the ashes.
5G networks need US government help: T-Mobile CTO
The leaders of 5G Americas and T-Mobile have told ZDNet that 5G networks need more spectrum and streamlined deployment processes, and the US government can help provide both.
Intel at MWC: How 5G will change the PC
The insides of PCs and tablets will need to be re-engineered in order to make way for 5G connectivity, Intel's 5G chief has told ZDNet, with the tech giant starting to experiment with this now.
MWC 2018: Huawei and BT to trial 5G
Huawei and BT will conduct 5G development and field trials across EE's mobile network under a new agreement, with the Chinese networking giant calling the telco one of its most important global customers.
Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus: The 12 most exciting features
These are the top features of Samsung's new Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus set to be released in mid-March.
Galaxy S9 camera: Its best features to take on iPhone X
Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus' camera includes a dual aperture design to bring sharper photos, Bixby integration, augmented reality emoji and more.
Nokia handsets through the ages: Bricks, bananas, and back
Nokia handsets have risen from the ashes but HMD Global has not forgotten the past, shown here in pictures.
MWC 2018: The best and worst of the past five years
Mobile World Congress is the premier trade show for mobile hardware, software, accessories and services. We regularly see new smartphones and wearables, some good and some bad, so let's take a glance at the past five years.
MWC in pictures: The top smartphones, wearables, and tablets
Updated: Here's a selection of the most significant launches showcased at Mobile World Congress this week, in pictures.
Here's a look at Samsung's Gear 360 VR camera
Samsung's Gear 360 virtual reality camera joins what's becoming a crowded field. Will the masses generate enough content to woo businesses and consumers to VR?
25 mind-blowing mobile devices that were ahead of their time
iPhones, schmy-phones. In their heyday, these mobile devices were the real MVPs.
2016: Smartphones for President
We pick the high-tech handset each of the presidential candidates should own. We're making galleries great again. It's going to be GREAT. YUGE even.
Mobile World Congress in pictures
The stands, the smartphones, the smartwatches, and the smartcars.
Top smartphones, mobile gadgets from Mobile World Congress 2015
CES is over, Mobile World Congress begins. What devices have tech giants produced for us this year in Barcelona, Spain?
HTC One M9 camera comparison: 20 megapixels on the back and UltraPixel on the front
HTC made the right move by moving the UltraPixel camera to the front and adding in a more standard camera to the back. Software isn't yet final, but initial results are encouraging.
Mobile World Congress 2014: Smartphones on a budget
Out of the gadgets on offer at MWC this year, which smartphones suit leaner pockets?
Hands-on with Nokia's Android X and XL devices
At Mobile World Congress, ZDNet got a quick look at Nokia's new Android device range. How does it measure up to the competition?
Top 10 gadgets out of Mobile World Congress 2014
Smartphones for seniors, tablets and mobiles galore -- this year's Mobile World Congress has gotten off to a blazing start.
Huawei Ascend P2: Hands-on with the 150Mbps 4G smartphone
Huawei showed off its 4G LTE-equipped Ascend P2 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. ZDNet spent a little time with it.
Here are the biggest 5G announcements from MWC 2018
MWC 2018 has seen dozens of 5G-related announcements, spanning devices, modems, radios, plans, spectrum, and trials. Read more: http://zd.net/2BRHHHM
5G: Is all the hype deserved?
We may have hit peak 5G hype before 5G is actually available. But is 5G really a game changer?
Sony Xperia XZ2 adds AR, 3D scanning
The Sony Xperia XZ2 comes with 3D scanning capabilities on its front-facing camera, S-Force surround sound, Bravia screen tech, and AR and a dynamic vibration system adapted from its PlayStation controllers. Read more: http://zd.net/2ENIRH4
Samsung says Bixby 2.0 coming in Galaxy Note 9
Samsung Electronics will roll out Bixby 2.0, an updated version of its virtual assistant, on the Galaxy Note 9 at the earliest, the company's mobile boss has revealed at MWC. Read more: http://zd.net/2ET4nue
What the Samsung Galaxy S9 offers for professionals
Samsung vice president Eric McCarty spoke to TechRepublic about the features in the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus that are meant to appeal to the businesses. Read more: http://zd.net/2EQ3sdH
Why Samsung launched the Galaxy S9 Enterprise Edition
At Mobile World Congress, TechRepublic caught up with Samsung executive Eric McCarty to talk about what's included in the S9 Enterprise Edition. Read more: http://zd.net/2BK8Mg9
Samsung Galaxy S9: Checking out the specs
With a beefy new processor, it's clear that Samsung's wants their next smartphone to double as your next workstation. Jason Hiner and Larry Dignan discuss the specs powering the S9 and S9+.
Why MWC is all business now
With mobile devices mired in the age of incremental, Larry Dignan and Jason Hiner highlight the business technology trends to watch at MWC 2018.
Facing a flat market, smartphone manufacturers are asking themselves these questions
We've reached peak smartphone, but is the next innovation lurking among the stands of the world's biggest mobile show?
CNET Video: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
The 9.7-inch HDR-ready Android tablet features a stylish all-glass back.
The Nokia 3310 is back and so is Snake
The Nokia 3310, the classic mobile of the early 2000s is revamped with a slimmer body, color screen and most importantly, an update to Snake.
Nokia 6 is pure Android Nougat in a sleek aluminium body
Traditional and sturdy Finnish design but with unskinned Android on board. Nokia ditches Windows OS for its rebirth but embraces its roots with a stylish retro feel.
CNET Video: LG G6 hands-on
The G6 features an expansive 5.7-inch display, Google Assistant and a splash-friendly design.
ARM gears up for fight against Intel
The chip architecture firm assesses its arch-rival's mobile prospects and explains how dual-core processors can improve power usage in tablets
VMware demos virtualised Android
Paul Strong, VMware's chief technology officer for EMEA, shows ZDNet UK how the company's virtualisation technology will let IT managers run a secure OS within employees' Android smartphones
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