Smartphone shipments are rebounding, according to a new smartphone shipments forecast from International Data Corp (IDC). According to the (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone shipments rebounded in the third quarter and are expected to grow sightly (2.4%) in…
NEW YORK – October 29th, 2020 – Yahoo, part of Verizon Media, today unveiled its first-ever smartphone with the Yahoo Mobile ZTE Blade A3Y on the Verizon Network, connecting consumers with a personalized experience with the Yahoo portfolio of brands…
October 13, 2020 — CUPERTINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple® today announced iPhone® 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, introducing a powerful 5G experience and advanced technologies that push the boundaries of innovation for users who want the most out of iPhone….
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rising, consumers are willing to share smartphone data for contact tracing purposes if privacy protections are offered, according to a new smartphone contract tracing report from Parks Associates. However, the willingness to provide the smartphone…
Nearly one out of every seven smartphones sold in the U.S. in August was 5G capable, according to new 5G phone ownership research from Counterpoint. The research firm said 14% of the smartphones sold during the month were 5G devices,…
September 03, 2020 — BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This is starting to look like a 5G rout! Hot on the heels of announcing major 5G momentum, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) continues to lead the way on 5G, today announcing that an exclusive version of…
Although it may not be the most advanced option, voice calling was rated the most important communications option for teleworkers during COVID-19, according to a COVID-19 teleworkers communications report from Global Wireless Solutions. One third of smartphone users surveyed said…
Due to the economic impact from COVID-19, smartphone shipments are expected to drop 9.5% this year to 1.3 billion units, according to a new report from International Data Corporation (IDC). Nevertheless the researchers anticipate strong 5G smartphone adoption in years…
Globally, although fixed broadband networks have been most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile networks also have seen increased usage, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, released today. The report found that fixed broadband usage increased an average of…
AT&T has launched its 5G network in 137 additional US markets, bringing the company’s total number of 5G markets to 327 covering more than 160 million people. In addition, the company, like some other carriers, gained a more affordable 5G…
The worldwide smartphone market is not immune to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a projected year-over-year shipment decline of 11.9% to 1.2 billion units in 2020, according to IDC. The firm said that the sector experienced the largest year-over-year decline ever…
Ridgeland, Miss (May 21, 2020) – C Spire will continue to offer double the high-speed data up to an extra 25GB per month free to eligible postpaid and prepaid wireless smartphone customers through Sept.30 in response to the COVID-19 crisis, it was…
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