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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are now available for cheaper in the US
Following the Pixel 6 series launch, OnePlus has slashed the prices of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro in the US. Read on to learn more.
Google's latest Pixel devices -- the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro -- come with some significant improvements over the Pixel 5. Unlike the previous model, the latest Pixel devices pack flagship hardware, including the more powerful Tensor SoC, impressive high refresh-rate displays, and better cameras. But even with the premium hardware, Google has priced the Pixel 6 series quite aggressively. The regular Pixel 6 starts at just $599 and the Pixel 6 Pro starts at $899. At this price, the Pixel 6 series offers better value for your money than most other flagships launched this year, including the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro. To keep buyers interested in its latest flagships, OnePlus has now slashed the prices for the OnePlus 9 series in the US.
New bipartisan senate bill aims to crack down on Apple and Google's app distribution monopolies
A new bipartisan senate bill aims to crack down on Google and Apple's app distribution monopolies and promote competition.
In July this year, the U.S. states of Utah, New York, North Carolina, and Tennessee filed a lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit, which was signed by 32 other U.S. states, alleged that Google engaged in monopolistic practices to maintain dominance in Android app distribution and payment processing for digital content purchased through the Google Play Store. Senators Richard Blumenthal and March Blackburn have now introduced a bipartisan bill to crack down on Apple and Google's app distribution monopoly while promoting competition and consumer protections.
Barely anyone is using mmWave 5G in the U.S.
A recent mmWave 5G report from OpenSignal suggests that barely anyone is using mmWave 5G in the US. Read on to learn more.
Although 5G adoption in the US has seen a massive uptick in the last few months, a recent OpenSignal report suggests that barely anyone is using mmWave 5G. According to the report, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile users connect to a mmWave 5G network less than 1% of the time.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 gaming phone finally arrives in the United States
The base model of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 gaming phone is now available for sale in the United States, for the hefty price tag of $999.99.
ASUS released the ROG Phone 5 earlier this year, but it wasn't available to purchase in many countries outside of China and Europe. The phone recently become available in India, and now Asus is finally bringing it to the United States for a hefty price tag of $999.99.
U.S. to ban 8 Chinese apps including CamScanner and SHAREit
After announcing a ban on TikTok and WeChat last year, the US Government has now released a similar ban order against eight other Chinese apps, including Alipay and SHAREit.
After announcing a ban on all transactions with TikTok and WeChat last year, the US President has now signed another executive order to ban eight more Chinese apps in the country. The latest ban order targets a few widely-used apps, including Alipay, CamScanner, SHAREit, Tencent QQ, VMate, and WPS Office.
Vietnamese VinSmart plans to bring its flagship phones to the US
Vietnamese smartphone maker VinSmart has announced plans to bring its flagship phones, including the Vsmart Aris Pro, to the US next year.
After bagging a major manufacturing contract from an undisclosed US carrier earlier this year, Vietnamese smartphone manufacturer VinSmart has now revealed plans to debut its own Vsmart brand of flagship devices in the country. During a recent discussion session, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong, General Director of VinSmart's Mobile Division, announced that the company will focus on the US market in 2021 and launch phones in collaboration with major telecom service providers and through its own distribution channels.
Motorola celebrates selling 100 million Moto G phones by offering discounts
Motorola is celebrating reaching 100 million sales of the Moto G series, by offering a wide range of discounts and buy one get one free offers.
Despite the changing hands of Motorola's ownership, the company has managed to endure turmoil and remain relevant ever since 2013. With the Motorola G Stylus and the Motorola G8 series set to arrive on the market, the company seems to be doing better than ever. To celebrate selling 100 million Moto G Phones over the years, the company is offering some mega-discounts and offers on a wide range of options on their website. The Moto G line of smartphones has always focused on being affordable, as its one of its main selling points. Taking that into consideration, it's no wonder why the company has managed to prevail for so long.
Entry-level Samsung Galaxy A01 headed to the US
The Samsung Galaxy A01 is an entry-level smartphone from Samsung that was quietly revealed in December 2019. It appears to be heading to the US.
Back in December, Samsung announced both the Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51. The A series of smartphones from Samsung tend to be more budget-oriented, with a feature or two which aims to help them stand out against the competition. Shortly after both of those aforementioned devices were announced, the company quietly revealed another addition to the A series - the Samsung Galaxy A01. It wasn't really announced, per se, as the device's product page showed up on Samsung's site without any fanfare. Now it seems that the Samsung Galaxy A01 is headed to the US, after stopping by the FCC.
Google and OnePlus gain ground in the US thanks to the Pixel 3a and OnePlus 7 Pro
Google and OnePlus have both gained ground in the US on other manufacturers, largely thanks to the launch of both the Pixel 3a and the OnePlus 7 Pro.
Following the launch of the Google Pixel 3a and the OnePlus 7 Pro, sales numbers have seen both companies gain ground in the US on other device manufacturers. Samsung, LG, and ZTE all suffered reductions in sales this year, although OnePlus and Google rocketed ahead. OnePlus saw growth of 152% year over year in sales, while Google came in second place with 88% growth. We already knew that Google was in a great place with the launch of the Pixel 3a, as the company revealed in July that it had helped the company double its year-on-year sales.