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Gone are the days when 5G was just a buzzword and deployment was experimental. Today, 5G is an established worldwide networking protocol built into most high-quality and flagship mobile devices. 5G stands for fifth-generation mobile technology, and it’s destined to replace 4G (and older protocols) worldwide with speeds up to 100 times faster.  Not only is it faster, but it is also more responsive for overall coverage and reception. That means faster uploading and downloading of documents, images, and videos. For home use, it means replacing fiber-optic cable with fast wireless connections. Contents Verizon 5G network coverage AT&T 5G network coverage T-Mobile 5G network coverage 5G home internet There are two forms of 5G technology currently in use: Sub-6 relies on lower frequencies to deliver a much larger , but the trade-off is that you’ll receive only marginally than you would with 4G . While mmWave connections rely on much higher … [Read more...] about 5G coverage map: Where you can get 5G on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile | Digital Trends

Google Maps is celebrating its 15th anniversary by taking mobile Street View viewers on a trip down memory lane. Google announced on Tuesday that it is implementing a new feature that will allow people using the app worldwide to see historical imagery on their phones. Anyone using the desktop version of Street View has had the ability to see historical images of various locations since 2014, but from today, anyone using the mobile app will also be able to see how much their favorite landmarks have changed over the years. Here’s how it works. Let’s say you want to look up the Guitar Hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on Street View. You can see information about the building by tapping anywhere on the photo, and then tap See More Dates to view historical images of the Guitar Hotel from its construction phase in 2018 to its completion in 2019 and its full operation today. The earliest photos of other locations and landmarks date all the … [Read more...] about Latest Street View app update will send you back in time | Digital Trends

If you’re still rocking a decade-old iPhone 5 or 5C and use WhatsApp, you should be aware that the Facebook-owned company will soon be ending support for those devices. A WhatsApp notification spotted by WhatsApp specialist site WABetaInfo reveals that the company will end support for iOS 10 and iOS 11 in the fall. The iPhone 5 and 5C are unable to deploy iOS 12 and later, which means WhatsApp on those two handsets will stop receiving the latest updates for security, features, and general functionality. According to the notification, WhatsApp will officially end support for iOS 11 and earlier on October 24, so there’s plenty of time to make plans if the messaging app is a major part of your connected life. A WhatsApp support page says the messaging app currently works best with iOS 12 and later, which means the iPhone 5S and later Apple handsets. Apple stopped making the iPhone 5 in 2013, and while it was popular in its day, it’s safe to say that few people are still using … [Read more...] about WhatsApp to end support for older iPhones in coming months | Digital Trends

We fully test every phone we can get our hands on here at Digital Trends, and after conducting hundreds of reviews, we're confident in recommending whether a particular phone is a good buy for you. After much debate and soul searching, we landed on the Apple iPhone 13 Pro as our top pick for the best phone available right now. One phone doesn't fit everyone's needs, so we have plenty of other great picks depending on what you're looking for. Android fans will love the Galaxy S22 Ultra , and those looking to save money, or get a smaller phone, have lots of choices as well. Here’s why the iPhone 13 Pro ultimately triumphed, and our picks for other smartphone categories. Of course, picking the best smartphone is only part of the battle — once you've decided which one is for you, you also need to buy it. Contents Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Google Pixel 6 Pro Moto G Power (2022) Google Pixel 6 Apple iPhone SE (2022) … [Read more...] about The best phones for 2022: Which smartphone should you buy? | Digital Trends

Google is finally bringing streaming to its YouTube Music app on Wear OS. It now joins Spotify as the main method of streaming music on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and other Wear OS-powered smartwatches. “We’re excited to share that the YouTube Music app on your Wear OS watch is rolling out two new features. First, starting this week you will be able to stream music over LTE or Wi-Fi, so you can listen to your favorite playlists wherever you go, even when your phone isn’t nearby. Second, you can now add a new YouTube Music tile to your watch that allows quick access to your recently played playlist or to the browse page of the YouTube Music app,” the Wear OS team shared . Google rolled out YouTube Music to Wear OS watches after the launch of the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic last year, albeit limited to streaming only. The company was joined by Spotify shortly afterward, giving Wear OS users options when it came to music. You’ll still need a YouTube Premium … [Read more...] about Google finally adds streaming to YouTube Music on Wear OS | Digital Trends