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T-Mobile announces 5G network launch, albeit faster mmWave service has yet to be rolled out on a larger scale

T-Mobile launched its nationwide 5G network on Monday, and while it covers more than 200 million people across the United States, its mmWave rollout is still underway. Via a press release, the wireless carrier declared it has launched the “first nationwide 5G network” in the United States, with its signal providing service in more than […]

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Patent hints at potential Touch ID, embedded antennas within the band for next-gen Apple Watch

The next generation of Apple Watch could feature both antennas in the band as well as Touch ID in the display. Per a recently-published Apple patent application, Apple could be adding Touch ID to the display. The description highlights stretchable antenna elements embedded into the watch band. The watch band provides wireless communication via an […]

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Apple announces Apple Watch Series 5 units at media event

Over at its media event, Apple unveiled its Series 5 Apple Watch, complete with its first-ever, always-on display, a built-in company, and access to international emergency services with every cellular model. The Series 5 units will also include ceramic white, and new natural brush and space black titanium models among other colors. The pricing and […]

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FCC to hold 5G auction/Rural Broadband Fundraiser on December 10th

Because infrastructure’s a good thing. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a 5G auction, alongside a $20.4 billion rural broadband fund. The auction will take place on December 10, this marking the largest rang of airwaves the FCC has auctioned for use at one time. The 5G auction will consist of 3400 MHz frequencies, […]

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Strategy Analytics: Apple Watch sales placed around 30 million units

While Apple has never released exact numbers as to how many Apple Watch units have been sold, Strategy Analytics puts the number around 30 million. This puts it behind Xiaomi in the wearables market, but definitely in respectable territory. “Apple shipped 2.8 million wearables worldwide in Q2 2017, growing 56 percent annually from 1.8 million […]