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Apple currently hiring former Qualcomm engineers to work on wireless modem hardware, focusing on San Diego area

Per an article published on Thursday by Bloomberg, Apple has begun aggressively hiring engineers in San Diego, the headquarters of Qualcomm. The company is said to be looking for designers in San Diego who will help develop wireless components and processors for its iPhones, a move that would further weaken Qualcomm. Apple has posted 10 […]

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Wireless carrier EE to launch 5G networks in 16 UK cities in 2019

If you’re over in Europe, this will come in handy. UK wireless carrier EE announced that it will be launching 5G mobile networks in 16 UK cities in 2019. The networks will initially launch in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham and Manchester, then later be rolled out to Bristol, Coventry, Glasgow, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, […]

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Intel announces XMM 8160 5G modem, device could be used in 2019, 2020 model iPhones

This could prove nifty. Intel has launched a new modem intended for mobile devices that will connect to 5G mobile networks, the company claiming to have accelerated the launch of the XMM 8160 modem by half a year compared to its original scheduling. The XMM 8160 5G modem currently boasts peek speeds of up to […]

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Apple launches iPhone X Display Module Replacement Program, seeks to address iPhone X units experiencing touchscreen issues

If you’re having issues with your iPhone X display, this may be what you’re looking for. Late last week, Apple announced a new repair program for owners of the iPhone X. The iPhone X Display Module Replacement Program provides a fix for those having problems with the touchscreen

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GigSky announces international eSIM support for iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max handsets

If you’re looking for eSIM-based goodness, GigSky might have what you want. GigSky, a company that offers pay-as-you-go cellular data plans in more than 190 countries around the world, today announced that it now supports the eSIM in the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. The company’s plans are available on Apple’s new devices through […]