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Rumor: Apple could offer single-band 5G support for some 2021 “iPhone 13” models

The conversion to full-on 5G could take some time. Apple’s 2021 “iPhone 13” handset may not offer support for both high-band and low-band 5G connectivity, the future models potentially shipping with compatibility for either the extremely fast mmWave or the more resilient sub-6GHz spectrum.  It’s largely believed that Apple’s upcoming 2020 model iPhone models will […]

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Apple updates guidelines, instructs users to remove bands, other accessories before sending Apple Watch units along for repairs

If you’re shipping your Apple Watch off to Apple for repairs and have your favorite band attached to it, you need to remove it before it hits the store. A new Apple support document is now explicitly asking customers to remove their Apple Watch bands before turning them in, and now warns that “Your Apple […]

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FCC opens 3.5GHz spectrum band for consumer use

It’s been six years of collaboration, but the FCC has finally unlocked the 3.5GHz spectrum, aka the “OnGo” band, for consumer use. Prior to this, the 3.5GHz spectrum had been exclusively used by the U.S. Department of Defense for naval purposes alongside the coast. It will still be able to use the spectrum but now it […]

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Wi-Fi 6 protocol to expand into 6 GHz band, will be entitled “Wi-Fi 6E”

The future of Wi-Fi will expand into the 6GHz band as well as be speedier. Per the WiFi Alliance, the Wi-Fi 6 protocol will extend into the 6 GHz band as well as offer faster performance, faster data rates, and lower latency. The agency also stated that the new protocol would be entitled “Wi-Fi 6E,” […]

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Amazon year-end sale begins, discounts offered for Apple products

With one week left until the new year, Amazon has knocked up to $310 off assorted AirPods, MacBook Air notebooks, iMacs, Apple Watch bands, and more. The savings are as follows: Apple AirPods savings: Apple AirPods with Charging Case: $139 ($20 off) Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case: $169 ($30 off) Apple Wireless Charging Case for AirPods: […]