by dbadmin | Nov 5, 2025 | 5G, AT&T, Google, News, Verizon
TL;DR A flag in Android’s Carrier Config Manager allows cellular carriers to artificially inflate the number of bars shown on your phone. Google explains that the majority of carriers require this option, and its addition to the Android codebase dates back to 2017....
by dbadmin | Aug 2, 2025 | 5G, Features
Despite some speed and network coverage improvements, 5G hasn’t really lived up to the hype. You know it, I know it, and deep down, even the carriers know it. In fact, a few of the industry’s bigwigs would probably rather we all forget about some of the absolutely...
by dbadmin | Jul 28, 2025 | 5G, News, Polls, Survey Results
Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority 5G phones have been on the market for over five years, and I vividly remember how the entire industry hyped up this tech. From industrial applications and remote surgery to unforeseen advancements and cars that talk to each...
by dbadmin | Jul 26, 2025 | 5G, Features
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Depending on where you live, you’ve likely had 5G in your pocket for at least a couple of years — or possibly close to half a decade. In any case, the wireless tech has certainly been around long enough to have had time to...
by dbadmin | Jul 22, 2025 | 5G, News, T-Mobile
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority T-Mobile is the first US-based carrier to upgrade to a new “L4S” network technology, which reduces latency in its 5G networks. L4S improves upon existing technologies by decongesting networks in real-time, prioritizing...
by dbadmin | May 15, 2025 | 5G, News
A new study found no genetic changes in human cells exposed to 5G radiation, even at high intensities. Researchers ruled out heating effects, confirming previous claims of harm were likely due to temperature, not EMF. 5G waves can’t penetrate deep into the skin, and...
