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Today, T-Mobile's own Nevile Ray, Chief Technology Officer for the carrier, tweeted that the carrier has managed to deploy more 600 MHz spectrum across 257 new cities in the United States. T-Mobile has not stopped investing into its network and this 600 MHz band (also known as Band 71). T-Mobile paid a hefty lump of cash when the FCC was auctioning off unwanted TV broadcast spectrum (the spectrum whose purpose was for OTA analog TV signal). The other carriers didn't bat an eye at the opportunity to purchase more spectrum but T-Mobile went all-in and is still deploying this low-band... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Rug78b via IFTTT

Today, EE subscribers can pre-order a 4G variant of the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Currently, this is the only carrier that will stock the cellular version of the Galaxy Watch in the United Kingdom. Customers can pre-order online, over the phone, or in-store. You can sign up for a payment plan to get the Watch for GBP 20/month for 24 months. Signing up for the connected Galaxy Watch comes with unlimited data on the Watch and an extra 1GB data boost for the companion smartphone line. The dedicated line on the Galaxy Watch will let you make calls, send and receive SMS messages, and stream music... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2SH8Ov9 via IFTTT

Apple has started selling refurbished versions of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from last year. You can find both in its online store. The refurb iPhone 8 with 64GB of storage can be yours for $499, which is $100 less than its regular price. The 64GB iPhone 8 Plus in refurbished form is $599, also $100 less than if you get a new one. All units are unlocked and should work with all the big four US carriers. Keep in mind that these are units refurbished by Apple itself, which means you they're tested, certified, cleaned, given a new battery and outer shell, and come with a one-year... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PH9TV4 via IFTTT

A Chinese tech site got one of the early units of the Mate 20 Pro and took the time to disassemble the whole device and take photos on each step. Unfortunately, the article doesn't say anything about how hard was to take it apart, but by the looks of it, it might not be the easiest thing in the world. Some internal shots Just like every other glass sandwich smartphone nowadays with water and dust protection, the Mate 20 Pro's disassembly process involves a lot of unscrewing, prying up and ungluing. Along the way, you will find a couple of red seals including the SIM and the NM... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2AHEKZB via IFTTT

Huawei Mate 20 or Huawei Mate 20 Pro? That's one very reasonable dilemma, but you don't have much of a choice, do you? If you are lucky to live in one of the few markets where both phones are available, then you can save some cash by getting the regular Mate 20. But it is one peculiar trade-off with some odd gains and losses. Let's find out if that's a deal worth making. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2JybLKj via IFTTT

Motorola's One Power (or P30 Note) is in line to receive Android 9.0 Pie very soon. The phone was just spotted running the latest version of the Google OS on Geekbench. The Android One smartphone was launched in India in September, running Android 8.1 Oreo. Android 9 Pie brings a host of improvements along with a new look, but in the case of the Motorola One Power it will also enable Dual 4G VoLTE support - meaning both supported SIM cards in the One Power will be able to connect to LTE networks. Source | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2yPIfvx via IFTTT

UPDATE: Shortly after this post went live. A Huawei spokesperson reached out to clarify that the statement issued below was given by a Huawei UK Community Forum Manager and is not an official statement from Huawei. At the same time, Huawei has not offered its official statement so we'll let you know when we hear a response. Original text follows below: Shortly after users got their hands on their new Huawei Mate 20 Pro, we've seen growing number of complaints about a strange display issue. Forums and social networks exploded and Huawei finally issued a response, but if you are one of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2qpSiTn via IFTTT

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) will soon go on sale in India for INR 39,000 (€470). The information was obtained through the source code of Samsung's official website in India. The listed device comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has an ample 6.3-inch Super AMOLED, a Snapdragon 660 chipset and a potent 3,800mAh battery. However its key selling point is the quad-camera setup at the back - a standard 24MP f/1.7 camera, a 12mm ultrawide 8MP f/2.4 camera, a 2x telephoto 10MP f/2.4 camera and a depth-sensing 5MP f/2.2 unit. Source | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Jxd6Bb via IFTTT

Samsung's foldable smartphone is expected to be showcased behind closed door this month during Samsung's Developers Conference in San Francisco, but the odds of it being officially announced are low. The most recent information suggests that the phone will launch early next year. According to the a new report the phone will be called Galaxy F (probably "F" for "foldable") and carry a model number SM-F900U - pretty similar to the Galaxy S lineup naming scheme. The report also mentions that pre-production units are tested in the US with software build number F900USQU0ARJ5 . It also... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2P29flH via IFTTT

Honor announced today a new partnership with Netflix. The streaming service will be offered on the Honor 8X smartphones with a pre-installed app and will play videos in 1080p after the November update that is bound to arrive OTA. A company executive said the Netflix content will be even closer to the Honor 8X owners. The future buyers will find the streaming app on the home screen, while the current customers will be able to enjoy 1080p streaming once the update hits devices. The Honor 8X has a pretty adequate Full HD+ resolution on its 6.5" LCD screen. The display is sharp and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2AGWKmT via IFTTT

Reports about Samsung removing the iris scanner from the Galaxy S10 become more and more frequent. A Korean media outlet has quoted industry insiders who claimed the company would stay away from the tech and will rely on the fingerprint scanner as the key biometric security measure. Rumors about removing the iris scanner arrived earlier this year, and now they look to have been confirmed by two independent sources. By ditching the scanner Samsung will be able to make the top bezel thinner or make room for 3D Face-scanning technology, which seems to be the preferred choice among... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2OiXXUR via IFTTT

The third quarter of 2018 saw less phones shipped globally than the same quarter in 2017 and marked the fourth consecutive trimester of shipments decline. Counterpoint estimates that 386.8 million phones were shipped globally in Q3 of 2018, down 3% from Q3 of 2017, while IDC estimates the decline at 6%. Samsung remained the top smartphone vendor with 72 million shipments, a 13% drop from last year's Q3, while Huawei overtook Apple to claim second with 52 million shipped phones. Apple shipped just under 47 million iPhones. Apple's shipments remained flat but revenue grew 29% thanks to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CWcILk via IFTTT

Industry sources claim that the mini LED technology has matured enough and has even entered mass production this year, but it's yet to reach volume production. And why should we care? Because mini LED backlighting for modern LCD IPS displays could potentially be a game changer for the industry. The mini LED tech can also be used as a support active matrix LED panels, but backlighting for LCDs remains the main focus because it's easier to produce and the cost is considerably lower. Besides, the performance gains over conventional LCD panels are said to be mind-blowing. Sources say that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2EXwoRz via IFTTT

Apple posted its financial results for the Q3 of the year (and Q4 of its fiscal year). The highlight of the report is the revenue of $62.9 billion, over 20% increase on a yearly basis. Apple quarterly results In Q4 2018 Apple sold 46.8 million iPhones and nearly 10 million iPads, both numbers almost exactly matching what it achieved this time last year. The revenue from the iPhones was significantly higher, though, due to the increase in the average selling price. Services like Digital Content, AppleCare and Apple Pay brought in close to 10 billion in revenue, their best ever... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2QjzUHq via IFTTT

Lloyds Bank is reissuing debit cards for customers affected by the BA and Ticketmaster cyber-attacks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zxNH63 via Online Shopping

The Sports Direct founder this week added Evans Cycles to his collection - has he a plan or can he just not resist a bargain? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PEDEG6 via Online Shopping

The US has notched up further jobs growth - what's really happening to the US workforce? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PEBxlE via Online Shopping

US earnings rose last month at the fastest pace since 2009 while job creation exceeded expectations. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EXRjnz via Online Shopping

Operations began in Lancashire last month but have been subject to suspensions after earth tremors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qqa1tV via Online Shopping

The price comparison site famous for its meerkat adverts may be inflating insurance premiums, the CMA says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QeFhay via Online Shopping