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The new Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 pushes flagship Android smartphones to new heights
By Derrek Lee published
Qualcomm has launched its new flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. The chip features faster CPU speeds and improved efficiency and will launch on phones in Q3 of this year.

LG Wing owners are receiving a welcome update on Verizon
By Derrek Lee published
The LG Wing was the last major launch for the company, but a new update keeps the phone relevant with certification to work on Verizon's 5G C-Band network.

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G to launch this week with a new MediaTek chip
By Derrek Lee published
OnePlus reveals more details about the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2T ahead of its full unveiling on May 19. The device will be powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 1300.

The Snapdragon X70 5G modem isn't out yet and it's already getting new features
By Derrek Lee published
During the annual 5G Summit, Qualcomm announced Smart Transmit 3.0 for the Snapdragon X70 5G modem, which will bring Wi-Fi and Bluetooth into its smart management architecture.

Dish's 5G network is one step closer as Samsung agrees to provide equipment
By Samuel Contreras published
Samsung makes much of the equipment that powers the LTE and 5G networks we use daily. Dish has entered a multi-year agreement to use Samsung's equipment for its SMART 5G network.

Samsung sold the most 5G Android phones in February, report says
By Jay Bonggolto published
Samsung's effort to bring 5G to its budget-friendly devices appears to have paid off, as the company dominated the global 5G Android phone market in February.

T-Mobile Q1 2022 earnings beat expectations on strong 5G demand
By Derrek Lee published
T-Mobile released its Q1 2022 financial earnings with impressive results. The carrier attributes this to its 5G network and attractive offers.

Motorola launches a pair of mid-range 5G phones you'll actually want to buy
By Derrek Lee last updated
Motorola has announced two new mid-range smartphones for the U.S., the Moto G 5G and the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022). Both phones offer high refresh-rate displays, 5,000mAh batteries, and Android 12.

T-Mobile still leads with 5G as US carriers improve overall speeds in latest report
By Samuel Contreras published
Ookla's Q1 report on mobile carriers shows an increase in speed from all three carriers with Verizon overtaking AT&T for second place. Verizon gained ground in 5G but remains far behind T-Mobile.
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