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Governments Harness Mobile Phone Data To Track Coronavirus Outbreak
Coronavirus // March 18, 2020

Governments are utilizing technology to track mobile data to help manage the coronavirus. Here are the latest updates on the outbreak from around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Sony Debuts Flagship 5G Handset
Retail // February 24, 2020

To bolster its lumbering smartphone business, Sony has debuted its inaugural 5G smartphone. On Monday (Feb. 24), Sony introduced its Xperia 1 II flagship handset, which is the Japanese technology firm’s maiden phone capable of 5G, as CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Samsung Reveals Upcoming Foldable Phone During Academy Awards
Retail // February 10, 2020

In an Academy Awards TV advertisement that hinted at the features of the new device, Samsung unveiled its new foldable phone. The new device, which is rumored to be called the Galaxy Z Flip, seems to open upwards instead of outwards like the Galaxy Fold,...

Apple Puts 5G Plans On Hold Until At Least 2020
Apple // December 03, 2018

Apple is reportedly putting on hold any plans to roll out an iPhone that works with 5G until 2020, and possibly even longer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Google, Jio See Late Summer Release For High-Quality, Low-Cost Smartphone

June 24, 2021
Google and Jio Platforms said that work is progressing on their jointly developed made-for-India smartphone, adding that the release date is set for Friday, September 10, according to a Thursday (June 24) press release. The concept is to provide an affordable phone that will meet the needs of millions of Indians. Get the Full Story […]

Governments Harness Mobile Phone Data To Track Coronavirus Outbreak

March 18, 2020
Governments are utilizing technology to track mobile data to help manage the coronavirus. Here are the latest updates on the outbreak from around the world. Get the Full Story Complete...

Sony Debuts Flagship 5G Handset

February 24, 2020
To bolster its lumbering smartphone business, Sony has debuted its inaugural 5G smartphone. On Monday (Feb. 24), Sony introduced its Xperia 1 II flagship handset, which is the Japanese technology...

Samsung Reveals Upcoming Foldable Phone During Academy Awards

February 10, 2020
In an Academy Awards TV advertisement that hinted at the features of the new device, Samsung unveiled its new foldable phone. The new device, which is rumored to be called...