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T-Mobile says that it is now experiencing "the new normal" as 5G era beckons

T-Mobile's President of Technology Neville Ray says that the company, which includes recently acquired Sprint, has seen leaps in wireless usage level off as he sees the "new normal" in wireless usage.

Here's how you can win a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G from T-Mobile

This coming Tuesday's T-Mobile Tuesdays reward program includes a sweepstakes that features four fabulous Samsung devices as prizes including the Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.

Samsung to double down on cheaper 5G phones to tackle sales slump

Samsung is planning to double down on cheaper 5G Galaxy A series smartphones to tackle slowing sales. The company is facing a tough time right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic and poor reception of the Galaxy S20 lineup.

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro 5G get their first software update before they're even released

The 5G-enabled OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are not in the hands of customers just yet, but that's not stopping their manufacturers from already rolling out a small but potentially important software update.

U.S. Cellular starts selling the LG V60 ThinQ 5G, offers sweet discounts for a month

U.S. Cellular is adding a second 5G smartphone to its portfolio, the LG V60 ThinQ.

Nubia Play to bring 5G capabilities to the masses

Nubia, ZTE's sub-brand, is about to launch another gaming smartphone, but this time the focus shifts to another important feature – 5G support.

Chip manufacturers look upon 5G phones to save the chip market

The coronavirus pandemic is becoming an economic concern and chip manufacturers experience decreasing demand for handsets. Can the upcoming 5G phones save the day?

updated This is why what happens today with COVID-19 could delay the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G

The COVID-19 outbreak taking place now is going to affect when TSMC and Samsung will be able to churn out more powerful chips produced using the 3nm process node.

Meet DISH, the new Sprint, can it compete with T-Mobile on 5G plans?

Can DISH pull off a greenfield 5G network and will its plan prices be cheaper than the new T-Mobile post-merger?

Nokia's next mid-range smartphone could come with four rear cameras and 5G

The upcoming Nokia 7.3 could be an even more affordable 5G-enabled device than the recently unveiled Nokia 8.3, while also looking to significantly improve the camera specs of last year's Nokia 7.2

Check out the new ads produced for the OnePlus 8 5G and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G

OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 8 5G and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G yesterday and T-Mobile will offer the former in the states. Verizon has an exclusive version of the model that connects to its fast mmWave 5G signals.

Apple could use powerful 5nm A14X Bionic chipset for 5G iPad Pro in 2020-2021

Although Apple hardly improved the A12X Bionic chipset used in the 2018 iPad Pro models, replacing it with the A12Z Bionic SoC on the new iPad Pro units, it could have employ a powerful new A14X Bionic for 5G iPad Pro units.

DEAL OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro 5G launch day bundles are coming to the US with awesome freebies in tow

The OnePlus 8 5G will be available alongside free wireless earbuds, while the OnePlus 8 Pro 5G is coming to the US bundled with both the Bullets Z and the crazy fast new wireless charger in limited quantities.

Now that its new 5G phones are official, you can try to win $10,000 from OnePlus (and Google)

OnePlus and Google are teaming once again to bring back the Crackables contest. If you have one of the top ten fastest times "cracking" a series of puzzles, you will have a shot at winning $10,000.

OnePlus 8 Pro vs Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: specs comparison

How does the new OnePlus 8 Pro stack up against the Galaxy S20 Ultra and the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

OnePlus 8 Pro 5G vs OnePlus 7 Pro: should you upgrade?

The latest OnePlus Pro flagship is finally here! But how does it compare to what the company launched a year ago? And is it worth upgrading from the OnePlus 7 Pro to the OnePlus 8 Pro? We have the answer!

featured OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are official: 5G-ready and the company's most expensive phones yet

Announced today, the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro aim to keep OnePlus' magic going strong, but can they succeed to follow in the footsteps of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro?

Watch the OnePlus 8 5G and 8 Pro launch event live stream start here

How to watch the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro announcement keynote live? Here's the scoop on when it starts and where to stream the video event.

Dish may not be able to fulfil its 5G rollout promises due to the coronavirus pandemic

The global coronavirus pandemic is making it essentially impossible for Dish to secure the financing it needs to build a nationwide 5G wireless network, which means delays might be inevitable.

Huawei insists in an open letter that the UK keeps using its gear for its 5G rollout

Huawei has published an open letter addressing the UK and advising that Britain should continue using Huawei network gear for its 5G network.

Here's why T-Mobile and its 5G network will catch Verizon during the coming recession

T-Mobile and Dish Network are best positioned to weather a recession in the United States according to New Street Research which sees consumers becoming more price sensitive.

updated Huawei's decision allows Apple to order additional 5nm chips for its 2020 5G iPhone models

Huawei cancelled an order for 10,000 5nm chipsets with TSMC allowing Apple to step right up and grab the production slots. In other words, Apple is ordering 10,000 additional A14 Bionic chipsets.

featured Hands-on video showcases stunning OnePlus 8 Pro 5G display in all its 120Hz glory

The OnePlus 8 Pro 5G is not technically official yet, but the company gave a world-famous YouTuber permission to show off the handset's gorgeous 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display a little early.

OnePlus 8 5G and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G will reportedly come with 3 free months of Google One cloud storage

Witht he OnePlus 8 5G and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G expected to be unveiled tomorrow, a reliable tipster has discovered a promotion for buyers of the phones offered by OnePlus and Google.

New leaks reveal final OnePlus 8 Pro 5G puzzle pieces

We now know exactly what super-early and super-lucky OnePlus 8 Pro 5G adopters will get in their special pop-up boxes, as well as the unconventional design of a number of limited edition cases.

OnePlus users with a 4G or 5G model running Android 10 need to install this update now!

OnePlus has updated the launcher for its Android 10 phones to version 4.4 and it includes a big update to the multitasking Recents menu that keeps users from having to stretch their fingers to reach the top of the display.

LG Velvet is the bold new name of the company's next 5G smartphone

LG Velvet is the confirmed name of the company's G9 ThinQ replacement with 5G support, kicking off a new branding strategy that will snub the industry's increasingly convoluted alphanumerical trend.

Video explains how you can activate a 4G or 5G phone on Verizon without having to leave your house

Verizon's George Koroneos shares a video that explains how a Verizon customer can activate a new or an older phone on the wireless provider's network without visiting a store.

Teaser video confirms gorgeous OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro 5G color

OnePlus is not done hyping up its impending high-end devices, confirming yet another rumor in a design-focused forum thread and teaser video starring the Glacial Green flavor of the OnePlus 8 series.

See Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint LTE speed gains, and imagine their 5G future

The 4G networks speeds are beginning to appear in the rearview mirror, especially in the few areas where Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or Sprint have 5G equipment up and running, but the LTE ride has been remarkable.

Release of 5G Apple iPhone models could be delayed to December or beyond

Two analysts from securities firm Wedbush say that at best there is only a 15% chance that Apple will have its new 2020 5G iPhone models available for purchase by October.

featured updated The OnePlus 8 & 8 Pro 5G prices have leaked and they aren't cheap

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro European prices have leaked out and they aren't cheap. OnePlus is planning huge price hikes for both smartphones that will push the price tag beyond €1,000 for the first time.

featured AT&T to lose more than Verizon from the merger, as T-Mobile and Sprint users dig 5G

Which carrier will lose the most from the T-Mobile/Sprint merger? Verizon's coverage may shield it from the merger effects.

Huawei considering 5G mobile chips from Samsung, MediaTek

With the current restrictions in place, Huawei can't use Qualcomm's 5G chips in its smartphones, and the Chinese company is exploring other options

DEAL You can now bundle Samsung's high-end Galaxy S20+ 5G with a free Galaxy A50 mid-ranger

With this hot new deal from Samsung, AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint customers can get the Galaxy S20+ 5G alongside a completely free unlocked Galaxy A50.

featured These are the full OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G specs

The 5G-enabled OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are set to be officially unveiled on April 14, but their complete lists of specs and features have already been revealed.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G render and price leak ahead of official launch

The 5G-enabled Galaxy A71 will be equipped with a Samsung Exynos 980 processor, coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal memory.

Legere gets a big payday as he leaves T-Mobile ready to take the 5G speed crown in the states

Former T-Mobile CEO John Legere was rewarded by the carrier for a job well done as he wrapped up his career at T-Mobile by completing the merger with Sprint. The latter was a difficult task at best.

YouTube will now delete videos claiming that 5G is linked to the coronavirus outbreak

After recent events, related to some conspiracy theories linking the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with the development and launch of 5G networks around the world, social media giants were urged to better moderate misinformation and harmful theories on their platforms. BBC now reports that YouTube has decided to impose a more strict policy in regards to related to the topic video content.