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Will Microsoft provide the operating system that enables 5G?
While most of the focus around 5G has been on the network operators and infrastructure providers, there’s been an 'under the covers' war being waged on who will power the massive computing core of the new networks.
How smartphone apps could save lives (and the economy)
By enabling daily self-diagnosis, contact tracing and research, smartphone apps could be the key to quickly beating the coronavirus -- but there's one problem.
Why everything you know about 5G is wrong
If you buy what the telcos are telling you, 5G will bring you gigabit per second speeds and sub-10-millisecond latency. It's a pity that you really won't see anything like that in the real world. Here's the real 5G story.
What’s next for 5G: A look at Release 17
The current version of 5G is known in the standards bodies as Release 16. Release 17 was just ratified by the 3GPP – the group responsible for the standards definitions. Here’s how 5G will be even better in the next implementation.
Will spam die in 2020?
The problem with spam isn't that it's a time-wasting annoyance, but that it drives us away from phone calls and emails to bad media.
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Most popular tech stories of 2019
Insider Pro subscribers pick the Top 10 articles published in our debut year.
Why does everyone want to replace Android?
Several companies – including Google – are working hard to replace Android with other operating systems. Here's why and which OS is the likely victor.
Will 5G accelerate edge computing as a service?
The key to making edge computing as a service practical is the capability for network operators to deploy a fast, low-latency connection – that is, they need 5G.
7 mobile security threats that may catch you by surprise
Even if you're usually savvy about cybersecurity, anyone can have a vulnerable moment (in our writer's case, it was his mother's funeral).
What you need to know about new data-security rules for business travel
From U.S. Customs agents to cybercriminals, everyone wants to copy the data on your phone and laptop. Here’s how to protect your rights and also avoid industrial espionage.
Why is everybody talking about 6G?
We're not even using 5G yet, and already 6G is in the news. What is 6G? Is it real? When do we all get it? (Spoiler alert: Nonexistent, no and a long time from now.)
Why Apple beats Google in the smartphone 'radar wars'
Apple and Google each rolled out new phones with innovative radar technologies. Google's is cooler, but Apple's is world-changing. Here’s how they compare.
Why 5G means new business models and user benefits
5G wireless technology will enable business opportunities that will bring new services and better performance that extend beyond the smartphone.
Will 5G increase mobile security?
We love our smartphones, but there's a dark side. Their prevalence and users’ tendencies to connect over public Wi-Fi make mobile devices a common target of bad guys. Analyst Jack Gold looks at how to mitigate the risk.
How the iPhone 11’s U1 chip will change everything
Apple is bringing ultra-wideband capabilities to its iPhone 11 -- and it promises to be a game-changer (eventually) for everything from healthcare to smart cities thanks to its location accuracy, reliably and security.
Don’t be blinded by 5G: Why you can’t neglect Wi-Fi 6
As important as 5G is for smartphones and other devices, don't overlook an equally important next-generation wireless technology -- Wi-Fi 6.
How to make voice technology a business tool
Voice technology brings a number of opportunities, but there are also challenges to overcome –- security being the big one.
