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US National 5G Security Strategy Open for Public Comment

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The American public has been given 21 days to comment on the way security will be handled for the US 5G network, following a request posted by The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). As NextGov reports, the request concerns how 5G networks can work with the security strategy -- the Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020 -- proposed by the White … [Read more...] about US National 5G Security Strategy Open for Public Comment

GSMA, O-RAN Team Up On Intelligent 5G Development

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The GSMA has teamed up with the O-RAN Alliance in an effort to promote the adoption of 5G and facilitate the development of products that take advantage of the new infrastructure. Both the GSMA and the O-RAN Alliance believe that Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) will be an integral part of the 5G future, with the GSMA arguing that 5G will enable the creation of custom networks … [Read more...] about GSMA, O-RAN Team Up On Intelligent 5G Development

4G/5G Capabilities Among iFalcon AR Smart Glasses Upgrades

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Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology company Vuzix and Dubai-based software developer and solutions provider NNTC have announced 4G/5G capabilities for the iFalcon Face Control Mobile, the fully autonomous artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition system that is integrated with the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses. With the latest update to version 2.0, … [Read more...] about 4G/5G Capabilities Among iFalcon AR Smart Glasses Upgrades

Ericsson President Continues to Push 5G in Digital Keynote

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Ericsson President and CEO Börje Ekholm kicked off the company’s UnBoxed Office series of online events with a keynote speech delivered from his home. In the keynote, Ekholm addressed some of the most pressing challenges facing the mobile industry during the COVID-19 crisis. “Our highest priority remains the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, our customers and … [Read more...] about Ericsson President Continues to Push 5G in Digital Keynote

New Rumors Suggest 5G iPhone Could Support In-Display Touch ID

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Another outlet is predicting that Apple could introduce in-display Touch ID as early as this year. The latest rumors come courtesy of Economic Daily News (EDN), and specifically concern Apple’s anticipated 5G iPhone. According to EDN, at least one of Apple’s high-end 5G iPhones could offer in-display fingerprint authentication, which would be delivered through a technology … [Read more...] about New Rumors Suggest 5G iPhone Could Support In-Display Touch ID

Samsung’s A71 5G Features a Goodix Fingerprint Sensor

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Samsung has found a new supplier for the in-display fingerprint sensor in the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G. The new device features the optical in-display fingerprint sensor from Goodix, making the A71 the first commercial deployment of the Goodix sensor in a Samsung smartphone.     The A71 5G was designed to be a budget-friendly device that would make 5G technology more … [Read more...] about Samsung’s A71 5G Features a Goodix Fingerprint Sensor

TCL Highlights In-display Biometrics and 5G in New Line of Smartphones

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TCL Communication has unveiled its first TCL-branded line of smartphones. The affordable Android devices are being released as part of the TCL 10 Series, which includes the TCL 10 5G, the TCL 10 Pro, and the TCL 10L. All three phones will debut at a price point lower than $500. “Expanding the TCL brand into the mobile space ensures that we offer a fully integrated ecosystem … [Read more...] about TCL Highlights In-display Biometrics and 5G in New Line of Smartphones

GSMA Debunks Link Between 5G and COVID-19

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The GSMA is trying to counter one of the more destructive pieces of misinformation to emerge in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the organization has condemned several incidences of arson against mobile phone masts in the United Kingdom. According to the GSMA, the arson can likely be attributed to a disinformation campaign that has tried to establish a link … [Read more...] about GSMA Debunks Link Between 5G and COVID-19

Ericsson CEO Stresses 5G Success in AGM Statement

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Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm emphasized his firm's success in making 5G technology a reality in remarks opening the company's Annual General Meeting this week. In his opening speech, Ekholm noted that Ericsson technology was used in the world's first 5G network, launched last year, and that this was also true of Europe's first 5G network. He also asserted that Ericsson has 27 … [Read more...] about Ericsson CEO Stresses 5G Success in AGM Statement

ABI Predicts COVID-19 Will Slow Smartphone Production and 5G Adoption Rates

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ABI Research is predicting that global smartphone production could drop as much as 30 percent in the first half of the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The downturn largely reflects the considerable disruption to production lines and supply chains in China, which was the first country to be hit by the coronavirus. China also happens to be one of the world’s leading … [Read more...] about ABI Predicts COVID-19 Will Slow Smartphone Production and 5G Adoption Rates

ZTE Highlights Video Capabilities of New Axon 11 5G Smartphone

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ZTE Corporation has unveiled a new 5G smartphone that was built with an eye towards video production. To that end, the ZTE Axon 11 5G is able to record 4K videos at 60fps, and comes with an AI quad shooting setup that combines a 64MP main camera with a 120-degree 8MP wide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a professional depth of field camera.  Both … [Read more...] about ZTE Highlights Video Capabilities of New Axon 11 5G Smartphone