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  1. Android News

    Galaxy S8 Active certified by the FCC

    The Galaxy S8 Active has shown up in the FCC database. The phone features an Exynos 8895 processor and 4GB of RAM. It also features a 5.8" flat AMOLED display and is built to MIL-STD-810G standards for extra durability.
  2. Android News

    The Essential Phone just went through the FCC

    Essential already started taking registration for their upcoming smartphone so we knew its release date was getting close. We still don't have a solid release date but the phone did just pass through the FCC so it looks like we're getting closer.
  3. Android News

    The Alcatel Idol 5 passes through the FCC

    The Alcatel Idol 5 has just received its FCC approval while also sharing an image of what the rear of the device will look like.
  4. Android News

    FCC filing suggests LG will be launching a phone called the LG X Charge soon

    LG's X series has been a great product for those who want a single flagship spec for an affordable mid-range price. A new FCC filing has been discovered that says the company may be preparing to launch a new one called the LG X Charge.
  5. Android News

    The unreleased Nokia 9 just got an FCC certification

    The Nokia 9 has just received FCC certification, confirming the Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4GB/8GB RAM setups.
  6. Android News

    Cricket Wireless may pick up Alcatel Idol 5 with 2,780mAh battery

    FCC test documents seem to show that prepaid wireless carrier Cricket will be getting the Alcatel Idol 5. The documents reveal the phone features a 2,780mAh battery, a MediaTek processor and 2 GB of RAM.
  7. Android News

    The Alcatel Idol 5 has been certified by the FCC

    The Alcatel Idol 5 is nearing a launch after it was seen passing through FCC certifications.
  8. Android News

    Thanks to the upcoming net neutrality changes, federal courts refuse to hear telecom's arguments

    The telecom industry has been spending time and money to fight previous FCC rules about net neutrality but the new FCC plans to remove those rules soon. So because of that, some federal judges have recently refused to spend their time listening to ISPs who have been trying to fight those rules.
  9. Android News

    The new FCC Chairman wants to classify the internet as a Title I "information" service

    The new FCC Chairman is not a fan of how the old one built up net neutrality so today he spoke about his plans to bring the internet back to how it was. The big move would be to classify is at a Title I information service (instead of a utility), which he says would reduce regulation and spur...
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    Bluetooth headphones from Google pass through the FCC

    A set of Bluetooth headphones from Google has passed through the FCC and may be the 'Bisto' device that was mentioned in the recent Google App APK teardown.
  11. Android News

    The Huawei Y3 2017 is leaked by the FCC

    The Huawei Y3 2017 has passed through the FCC and in doing so, images of the device have been shown off.
  12. Android News

    The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) gets certified by the FCC

    The FCC has certified the upcoming Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) while revealing the devices model number - SM-J530F.
  13. Android News

    The FCC could come to Google Fiber's aid as they fight to compete against AT&T

    Google's fiber division has gone up against a number of regulations in various cities, but this could be reduced soon. A new FCC proposal could reduce the maximum waiting periods from 5 months to just a couple.
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    The FCC is testing a new version of Google WiFi that doesn't support ZigBee

    ZigBee is an IoT protocol that is available in the current version of Google WiFi as well as their OnHub routers. However, a new version of Google WiFi is passing through the FCC that doesn't include support for ZigBee.
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    The FCC says they don't have any plants to let you place cell phone calls on airplanes

    The new leader of the FCC has been making a lot of changes lately but one of the things that isn't changing is the ban of cellular phone calls on airplanes.
  16. Android News

    The Nokia 5 gets certified by FCC

    Ahead of its official release, the Nokia 5 has been certified by the FCC, leaving many wondering how close we are to seeing the device in more markets.
  17. Android News

    The LG Stylo 3 for T-Mobile passes through the FCC

    After already launching on Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile, the LG Stylo 3 will be coming to T-Mobile after the device was seen passing through the FCC.
  18. Android News

    An unknown Nokia smartphone gets FCC certified

    A new Nokia smartphone has received its FCC certification, which has led some to believe we are close to a US launch of the Nokia 6.
  19. Android News

    Samsung's new Gear 360 passes through the FCC

    A new Samsung Gear 360 has passed through the FCC and shows a new design. The new design features a smaller, handheld camera.
  20. Android News

    Samsung Z4 clears FCC with 2,050 mAh battery

    The Samsung Z4 has passed through the FCC and will feature dual-SIMs and a 2,050mAh battery.
  21. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ pass through the FCC with full support for all US carriers

    The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are still more than a month and a half from being released, but the two phones have now been officially cleared by the FCC and can legally be sold within North America. The FCC listing for each device reveals that the phones are unlocked and come with band support...
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    The FCC says mobile ISPs can charge you if you want to bypass data caps

    Just like with broadband internet, some ISPs choose to charge the customer if they want to use more than a certain amount of data. The FCC has just said that mobile ISPs can now offer their customers the same choice.
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    The Huawei P10 has been approved by the FCC

    Last year's Huawei P9 was never officially available in the US, but things could be different with the upcoming P10. The phone has been certified by the FCC which mean there is a good chance that Huawei plans on selling the phone within the US.
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    Verizon-bound Samsung Gear S3 frontier now has FCC approval

    Samsung and Verizon have not mentioned if or when the LTE-enabled Gear S3 frontier smartwatch will be available on the Big Red, but it could be soon. The device has been granted approval by the FCC, so it could show up in retail stores at any time.
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    Thanks to Trump's new FCC head, they no longer have any issue with carriers' zero-rating programs

    The FCC, under Obama's lead, didn't have a problem with Binge-On at first, but some of the newer features started to encroach on their net neutrality rules. the FCC was also not a fan of Verizon and AT&T's zero-rating sponsored data programs but with Ajit Pai running the show, they are...