5G

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus returns to Germany after sister firm Oppo strikes global 5G patent cross-licensing pact with Nokia

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Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus returns to Germany after sister firm Oppo strikes global 5G patent cross-licensing pact with Nokia

Shenzhen-based OnePlus on Monday brought back six smartphone models to the world’s fourth-largest economy, including the foldable OnePlus Open, according to the firm’s German website. OnePlus also started pre-orders for its latest OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R handsets. Before this week, OnePlus only offered a limited number of accessories, such as wireless earbuds, for purchase … Read more

Company to start share buybacks

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Company to start share buybacks

Nokia new logo displayed on mobile, with Nokia logo on screen. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Nokia on Thursday said that it will begin a two-year 600 million euro ($653 million) share buyback this quarter, after reporting that its profit plunged in 2023. Nokia shares were 7% higher at around 8.19 a.m. London time … Read more

China’s smartphone market recovers in 2023 amid increased competition, Huawei’s strong comeback in 5G handset segment

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China’s smartphone market recovers in 2023 amid increased competition, Huawei’s strong comeback in 5G handset segment

Domestic smartphone shipments totalled 289 million units last year, compared with 272 million in 2022, according to the latest report published on Monday by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), a scientific research institute under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. That increase was in stark contrast with the 22.6 per … Read more

Nokia set to exit telecommunications joint venture with Huawei amid US-China tensions

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Nokia set to exit telecommunications joint venture with Huawei amid US-China tensions

Finnish telecoms equipment giant Nokia has found new buyers for its majority stake in a Beijing-based joint venture with Huawei Technologies, after a proposed deal fell through last year following strong protest by the Chinese partner. Under the latest agreement, wireless technology firm TD Tech will be jointly controlled by Huawei and a group of … Read more

Verizon just took a huge leap ahead in the 5G race

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Verizon just took a huge leap ahead in the 5G race

Joe Maring / Digital Trends After a year or two of steady growth in 5G performance among the big three U.S. carriers, things seemed to level off in 2023, with reports showing mostly incremental improvements each quarter. However, it seems that the underdogs took a big leap forward in the last three months of the … Read more

What are Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots, and How Do They Work?

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What are Portable Wi-Fi Hotspots, and How Do They Work?

A dedicated portable Wi-Fi hotspot can be a good alternative if you’re in need of an internet connection while you’re on the go, allowing you to connect several Wi-Fi-enabled devices at one time and share Wi-Fi with friends and family. If you’re interested in a portable Wi-Fi hotspot but aren’t sure where to start, you’re … Read more

Apple gets deeper into China’s smartphone price wars with widening iPhone discounts, but rival Huawei stays above the fray

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Apple gets deeper into China’s smartphone price wars with widening iPhone discounts, but rival Huawei stays above the fray

Apple’s atypical discount drive on the mainland shows the US tech giant’s focus to gain ground in the world’s second-biggest economy amid sluggish global iPhone sales, which has seen the company hit by two ratings downgrades in the first week of this year. Huawei Technologies’ Mate 60 Pro smartphones are seen on display at its … Read more

Apple supplier Foxconn sees revenue decline in first quarter of 2024 amid weak global consumer electronics demand, sluggish iPhone sales

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Apple supplier Foxconn sees revenue decline in first quarter of 2024 amid weak global consumer electronics demand, sluggish iPhone sales

Foxconn Technology Group, the world’s biggest iPhone assembler, expects revenue to decline in the first quarter of 2024 amid weak global consumer electronics demand, extending a decrease in sales in the past three months. Taiwan-based Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, did not provide an estimate on the quarterly revenue drop, but said … Read more

What is 5G UC? What that icon on your phone really means

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What is 5G UC? What that icon on your phone really means

If you’re wondering what 5G UC means at the top of your phone, you aren’t alone. To put it simply, 5G UC is T-Mobile’s “Ultra Capacity” 5G network. In other words, seeing this means that you are on T-Mobile’s 5G network. At the same time, you may have also heard of 5G UW, a similar … Read more

Apple dominates global premium smartphone market in 2023, but Huawei gains ground on the back of its new 5G handsets

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Apple dominates global premium smartphone market in 2023, but Huawei gains ground on the back of its new 5G handsets

The global premium smartphone market, where handsets are priced from US$600, saw Apple remain the “undisputed leader” last year with a dominant 71 per cent share, according to the latest industry report released on Tuesday by Counterpoint Research. Samsung retained the global No 2 spot in the premium segment with a share of 17 per … Read more