More 5G
Ashton Kutcher explains how 'Punk'd' would've been better with 5G
Wait, "Punk'd" could be...live?
![Ashton Kutcher explains how 'Punk'd' would've been better with 5G](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02AJZjHjUoznqUYfMQcDESi/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1627669515.png)
![Ashton Kutcher explains how 'Punk'd' would've been better with 5G](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02AJZjHjUoznqUYfMQcDESi/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1627669515.png)
T-Mobile's 5G outpaces Verizon and AT&T in latest Speedtest rankings
Congratulations to those of you using T-Mobile's 5G network.
By Alex Perry
![T-Mobile's 5G outpaces Verizon and AT&T in latest Speedtest rankings](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02LLHYJ2aXqYs2yfUlZpvxG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1626382068.jpg)
![T-Mobile's 5G outpaces Verizon and AT&T in latest Speedtest rankings](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02LLHYJ2aXqYs2yfUlZpvxG/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1626382068.jpg)
iOS 14.5 has some nice upgrades for 5G users
Have an iPhone 12? You should install iOS 14.5 now.
By Alex Perry
![iOS 14.5 has some nice upgrades for 5G users](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05XVwWniLZ4vhXuOzZY2XE3/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1619540256.jpg)
![iOS 14.5 has some nice upgrades for 5G users](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05XVwWniLZ4vhXuOzZY2XE3/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1619540256.jpg)
Verizon admitted 5G might be a big battery drain without admitting it
This whole situation is so weird and unnecessary.
![Verizon admitted 5G might be a big battery drain without admitting it](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07sx76BHhsqTIbZvWSdvaXK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1618548463.jpg)
![Verizon admitted 5G might be a big battery drain without admitting it](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07sx76BHhsqTIbZvWSdvaXK/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1618548463.jpg)
T-Mobile leaves throttling behind with its new 5G unlimited data plan
Magenta Max brings back the true meaning of "unlimited."
![T-Mobile leaves throttling behind with its new 5G unlimited data plan](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02wvxww5B10fvNiLJrlqANz/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614276222.jpg)
![T-Mobile leaves throttling behind with its new 5G unlimited data plan](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02wvxww5B10fvNiLJrlqANz/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614276222.jpg)
5G is getting faster, but the U.S. is lagging behind
America has seen major 5G adoption this year, but speeds could be better.
![5G is getting faster, but the U.S. is lagging behind](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05i6fEJ69rwppeW7w7Utomr/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391652.png)
![5G is getting faster, but the U.S. is lagging behind](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05i6fEJ69rwppeW7w7Utomr/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391652.png)
UK bans new Huawei 5G network gear from September
And there's a new law to back it up.
![UK bans new Huawei 5G network gear from September](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01B3XtrSKpoEcN3bSTLpfZu/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275905.jpg)
![UK bans new Huawei 5G network gear from September](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01B3XtrSKpoEcN3bSTLpfZu/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275905.jpg)
Motorola changes Razr shipping to prevent phones from showing up with fingerprints
The new Razr is showing up a little dirty for some customers.
By Alex Perry
![Motorola changes Razr shipping to prevent phones from showing up with fingerprints](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04HRFzb2Mjdds3tT4NqEYDA/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391157.jpg)
![Motorola changes Razr shipping to prevent phones from showing up with fingerprints](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04HRFzb2Mjdds3tT4NqEYDA/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391157.jpg)
You just got an iPhone 12. Do you need to pay more for a 5G plan?
5G is here, but every major carrier handles it differently.
By Alex Perry
![You just got an iPhone 12. Do you need to pay more for a 5G plan?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06akF13Rzmr91S2EF3fOmid/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275771.jpg)
![You just got an iPhone 12. Do you need to pay more for a 5G plan?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06akF13Rzmr91S2EF3fOmid/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275771.jpg)
5G drains iPhone 12's battery 20 percent faster, test shows
Several high-profile Android phones fared better.
![5G drains iPhone 12's battery 20 percent faster, test shows](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00kZWKodFREuk5TmX3YRriS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275730.png)
![5G drains iPhone 12's battery 20 percent faster, test shows](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00kZWKodFREuk5TmX3YRriS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275730.png)
3 things you need to know about 5G on the Pixel 4a
5G is finally available on Google's Pixel line, but it's a work in progress.
By Alex Perry
![3 things you need to know about 5G on the Pixel 4a](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04XaO7UaCfjDfwIvRU5wNgc/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390955.png)
![3 things you need to know about 5G on the Pixel 4a](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04XaO7UaCfjDfwIvRU5wNgc/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390955.png)
Google Fi now sells Samsung's 5G smartphones
There are some discounts on offer, too.
![Google Fi now sells Samsung's 5G smartphones](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06NJAvLJojNwiNAdcDbR2p5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390901.png)
![Google Fi now sells Samsung's 5G smartphones](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06NJAvLJojNwiNAdcDbR2p5/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390901.png)
Motorola One 5G review: 5G is a work in progress, but still a good mid-range option
There are good reasons not to invest in 5G yet, but Motorola's newest phone isn't much of an investment at all.
By Alex Perry
![Motorola One 5G review: 5G is a work in progress, but still a good mid-range option](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/03QW7lNwPdEfrAmrD8PtlEw/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390685.jpg)
![Motorola One 5G review: 5G is a work in progress, but still a good mid-range option](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/reviews/03QW7lNwPdEfrAmrD8PtlEw/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390685.jpg)
Motorola's new Razr 5G is hopefully more durable than its last foldable disaster
I won't get my hopes up, though.
![Motorola's new Razr 5G is hopefully more durable than its last foldable disaster](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06eTjgtJNr5jFohm2NWbFgb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275490.jpg)
![Motorola's new Razr 5G is hopefully more durable than its last foldable disaster](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06eTjgtJNr5jFohm2NWbFgb/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275490.jpg)
Motorola One 5G brings quadruple rear cameras and 5G support for less than $500
Cheap 5G phones are finally here.
By Alex Perry
![Motorola One 5G brings quadruple rear cameras and 5G support for less than $500](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04lZFuZoK29SmMXRJ6HYIoL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275410.png)
![Motorola One 5G brings quadruple rear cameras and 5G support for less than $500](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04lZFuZoK29SmMXRJ6HYIoL/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275410.png)
BlackBerry 5G smartphone with physical keyboard is coming next year
Aching for a 5G BlackBerry? Your wish is granted.
![BlackBerry 5G smartphone with physical keyboard is coming next year](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07JoNhHgCNGDHR9G8NCgS20/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390466.png)
![BlackBerry 5G smartphone with physical keyboard is coming next year](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07JoNhHgCNGDHR9G8NCgS20/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390466.png)
Google may have leaked Pixel 5's launch date
An interesting (and quickly removed) detail.
![Google may have leaked Pixel 5's launch date](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01ZHzkEl2RnHz6T8IIgbW3Z/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390368.png)
![Google may have leaked Pixel 5's launch date](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01ZHzkEl2RnHz6T8IIgbW3Z/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390368.png)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is available for preorder
Will it be Mystic Bronze or Mystic Gray?
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is available for preorder](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02RE0fbY0Syjh1wZT9VcpQS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275218.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G is available for preorder](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02RE0fbY0Syjh1wZT9VcpQS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275218.jpg)
Samsung officially confirms the Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Yes, it's more expensive than the original.
![Samsung officially confirms the Galaxy Z Flip 5G](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00oUdkDdLV7p1Kct4p6DZ83/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275157.jpg)
![Samsung officially confirms the Galaxy Z Flip 5G](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00oUdkDdLV7p1Kct4p6DZ83/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275157.jpg)
UK government bans telecoms from buying Huawei 5G equipment
Bad news for the Chinese company.
![UK government bans telecoms from buying Huawei 5G equipment](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07ftATNgkCNgEsX7h29Dh3z/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390159.jpg)
![UK government bans telecoms from buying Huawei 5G equipment](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07ftATNgkCNgEsX7h29Dh3z/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390159.jpg)
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5G is basically confirmed in leaked video
And it comes in a very shiny bronze color.
![Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5G is basically confirmed in leaked video](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00mRdfb9NcX0aE940e4nmF9/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390134.jpg)
![Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5G is basically confirmed in leaked video](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00mRdfb9NcX0aE940e4nmF9/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390134.jpg)
Motorola launches cheap 5G phone in Europe, commits to US release sometime this fall
Europeans got lucky this time.
By Alex Perry
![Motorola launches cheap 5G phone in Europe, commits to US release sometime this fall](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02lFMzgAUpqCIsC9jWeWax2/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614275064.png)
![Motorola launches cheap 5G phone in Europe, commits to US release sometime this fall](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02lFMzgAUpqCIsC9jWeWax2/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614275064.png)
Lenovo now sells a 5G laptop through Verizon
There's finally a 5G laptop on the market, but it ain't cheap.
By Alex Perry
![Lenovo now sells a 5G laptop through Verizon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00sXF6gy0KOHnwhraERC78k/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614274936.jpg)
![Lenovo now sells a 5G laptop through Verizon](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00sXF6gy0KOHnwhraERC78k/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614274936.jpg)
Have a Sprint 5G phone? T-Mobile will force some of you to upgrade.
So much for those merger benefits.
By Matt Binder
![Have a Sprint 5G phone? T-Mobile will force some of you to upgrade.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02RgEqkQQ1m52E5Hp0GznfI/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1614274496.png)
![Have a Sprint 5G phone? T-Mobile will force some of you to upgrade.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02RgEqkQQ1m52E5Hp0GznfI/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1614274496.png)