Samsung, Verizon will release 5G smartphone in early 2019

The race to 5G is ramping up.

Samsung and Verizon announced on Monday that the two companies are partnering to bring one of the first 5G smartphones to the market. While no specific release date was mentioned, the two companies are saying its 5G phone will hit stores in the first half of 2019.

A concept device of the new 5G phone from Samsung and Verizon will be unveiled later this week at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Technology Summit. Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon Mobile Platform, including its new mobile processor, will power the smartphone.

Earlier this summer, Motorola was first to announce a 5G-compatible phone on Verizon’s 5G network. The Moto Z3, which is currently available for purchase, will be upgradable via an attachable add-on that will be released in early 2019. Read more…

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