Samsung is continuing to explore the potential for connected vehicles with the CES debut of the Digital Cockpit 2020. The new Digital Cockpit is the product of an ongoing collaboration with Samsung’s HARMAN International subsidiary. So what can drivers expect to find? The Digital Cockpit is built with an Exynos Auto V9 System on Chip, and leverages Android 10 to ensure that … [Read more...] about Samsung Stuffs 5G Safety and Infotainment Features Into Digital Cockpit 2020
Goodix Places In-Display Fingerprint Sensor in Vivo 5G Phone
Goodix has placed its optical In-Display Fingerprint Sensor in another 5G-enabled smartphone. This time, the component manufacturer has officially announced that the sensor will appear in Vivo’s X30 5G series. The news comes shortly after Goodix revealed that its optical fingerprint sensor would appear in the McLaren Edition of the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G, which is one of only … [Read more...] about Goodix Places In-Display Fingerprint Sensor in Vivo 5G Phone
FPC’s Side-mounted Sensor to Debut in Low-cost 5G Phone
Fingerprint Cards' latest fingerprint sensor has just seen its first smartphone integration, with the company announcing that its FPC1540 model is being used in Xiaomi's new Redmi K30. First announced just a few weeks ago, the FPC1540 is specifically designed to be implemented in the side of a mobile device. That's exactly where it is in the Redmi K30, which integrated the … [Read more...] about FPC’s Side-mounted Sensor to Debut in Low-cost 5G Phone
Nokia and Telia Hit 2 Gbps During 5G Demo in Helsinki
Nokia and Telia are toasting a successful demo of their 5G infrastructure in Finland. The demonstration took place at the downtown Maria 01 startup campus during the annual Slush start-up event, which takes place every November in Helsinki. The test was set up as part of a broader effort to show startups what they can do with 5G technology, and to encourage them to … [Read more...] about Nokia and Telia Hit 2 Gbps During 5G Demo in Helsinki
FCC to Launch $9 Billion Fund to Strengthen 5G Coverage in Rural Areas
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced that his department will be allocating $9 billion in funding, previously slated for a similar program to improve 4G LTE coverage in rural areas, to bolster the deployment of the next generation 5G spectrum in the same rural areas. The news comes after major telecommunications carriers Verizon, U.S. Cellular … [Read more...] about FCC to Launch $9 Billion Fund to Strengthen 5G Coverage in Rural Areas
Goodix In-Display Sensor Tech Featured in 5G OnePlus Phone
One of the first smartphones to take advantage of T-Mobile's 5G network is now hitting the market, and it features an in-display fingerprint sensor from Goodix. The device in question is the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition, which is one of only two smartphones that are currently compatible with T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network, the other being Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus … [Read more...] about Goodix In-Display Sensor Tech Featured in 5G OnePlus Phone
FCC to Auction 5G Spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai has announced that he will direct his agency to auction off the nation's long-awaited 5G spectrum. Details of the auction have yet to be released, however in letters sent to lawmakers on Monday Pai noted he wishes to auction 280 megahertz of C-band spectrum for the service. A debate among wireless service … [Read more...] about FCC to Auction 5G Spectrum
China Launches Massive 5G Network Rollout
China has launched 5G capabilities in 50 cities across the country in what is being called one of the biggest single rollouts of the super-fast mobile network technology. Experts warn that the massive switch to 5G threatens to vault China past the U.S not only with regards to the consumer benefits the technology can afford but also in its military and robotics applications. … [Read more...] about China Launches Massive 5G Network Rollout
Samsung Enables Face Unlock on Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung has enabled a 3D face unlock feature on the Galaxy S10 5G by way of a software update that became available in Korea recently. By updating their phone to Samsung's latest version of its One UI 2.0 beta OS, owners of the S10 5G variant of Samsung's flagship line of smartphones can now take advantage of the time-of-flight (ToF) sensors located near the front facing … [Read more...] about Samsung Enables Face Unlock on Galaxy S10 5G
Samsung Eyes 5G Future with New Exynos Processor and Modem
Samsung is laying the groundwork for 5G networks with a new processor and a new 5G modem. Respectively dubbed the Exynos 990 and Exynos Modem 5123, the new products are both built with 7-nanometer extreme ultra-violet (EUV) technology and will enter mass production before the end of the year. The Exynos 990 and Modem 5123 were unveiled at Samsung Tech Day, and are geared … [Read more...] about Samsung Eyes 5G Future with New Exynos Processor and Modem
Nokia and Telia Launch 5G Network at Helsinki Mall
Nokia and Telia are teaming up to launch a 5G network at the Mall of Tripla in Helsinki, Finland. The Telia-run network is built with Nokia base stations and small cell technology, including the 5G AirScale Indoor Radio small cells that have been installed throughout the shopping center. According to the two companies, the 5G network will give retailers the … [Read more...] about Nokia and Telia Launch 5G Network at Helsinki Mall
Japanese Telecom Selects Ericsson as Primary 5G Vendor
"KDDI is aiming to launch its first commercial 5G services in March of 2020, having been allocated communications spectrum by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications..." Ericsson has been selected as the primary 5G vendor for KDDI, a major Japanese telecom. The agreement will see Ericsson supply KDDI with Radio Access Network equipment supporting sub-6GHz … [Read more...] about Japanese Telecom Selects Ericsson as Primary 5G Vendor
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