It Is Time to Kill 4G Phones! | nextpit Weekly Round-up

[View online]() //WEEKLY ☰ ⊗ [News](=) [Reviews]( [Best Lists]( [Videos]() [Community]() Dear {NAME}, ​ I don't know about you, but I just learned that the 5G network is celebrating its five-year anniversary this month. Honestly, I still don't feel like I'm reaping all the benefits of it, such as downloading things really fast. However, 5G does have its perks! So, why are we still seeing phones hitting the market as 4G-only variants? According to my colleague, Rubens Eishima, the continued launch of 4G-only smartphones in 2024 is unjustifiable. His critique isn't directed at 4G networks or plans but at the manufacturing of new smartphones limited to 4G compatibility. Today, I want you to consider why you would spend more than 200 dollars on a phone that can only use 4G. If you still find a reason, I encourage you to read our newsletter's highlight article, which I guarantee will change your mind about it. ​ Wishing you a great day, ​ ¢Â€Â‹ ​ Camila Rinaldi Head of Editorial --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ //The Bottom Line It Is Time to Kill 4G Phones. Maybe Not for the Reasons You Imagine | Opinion In 2024, we are still seeing $400 phones clinging to only 4G connectivity, it is time to change that, and I will tell you why. [Read this story]() //Product Spotlight of the Week [Samsung Galaxy A55 Review: Bigger and (Slightly) Cheaper]( Samsung refreshed its workhorse Galaxy mid-ranger with a bigger screen and a small price cut to boot. See if it was enough to justify an upgrade. [Read this story]( [Bose QuietComfort Headphones Review: A Worthy Bose QC 45 Successor]() I've reviewed the Bose QuietComfort Headphones and will tell you whether its audio quality, ANC, and battery life justifies its price. [Read this story]() //App Picks of the Week = Free iOS and Android Apps Up For Grabs! What to spruce up your iPhone or Android smartphone with new apps? Check out these free games and productivity apps today! [Read this story](=) //Weekly Roundup [How to Check the Audio Quality of Your Headphones Without Testing]( In this guide, I explain how you can tell whether your Bluetooth headset or wireless headphones boast good audio quality before buying them. [Read this story]( [Home Assistant 101: Take Back Control of Your Smart Home]() Home Assistant is a cross-platform smart home system with strong community support and no ties to the Big Tech companies. [Read this story]() [These Apple iPad and iPad Pro Models Might Receive iPadOS 18]() A new rumor claims iPadOS 18 will drop support for the iPad 6 and 2017 iPad Pro, leaving the iPad 7 (2019) to receive the next major iPad OS update. [Read this story]() [Nothing Phone (3)'s Flagship Snapdragon Chip and Price Revealed]( Nothing is tipped to launch the Phone (3) with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, but it could also result in a price hike. Read its others specs and features. [Read this story]( [Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series: All Models Compared](=) Xiaomi did its annual update of the mid-range Redmi Note family, See the main differences between the Redmi Note 13 smartphone models. [Read this story](=) [The Best Bluetooth Headphones to Buy in 2024](=) Looking for noise-canceling headphones? We've tested and compared the best wireless headphones from Sony, Bose, Sennheiser or Apple available in 2024. [Read this story](=) //Top Deals You Can’t Miss [Hurry! Save $256 on this Apple Watch Series 9 Cellular Variant](=) Amazon is offering the 4G LTE-ready Apple Watch Series 9 in stainless-steel case for 37% or $256 off, dropping the smartwatch's price to $442 from $699. [Read this story](=) [Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are at Near All-Time Low for 27% Off]() Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro US version have fallen to the near best price for $167 on Amazon, saving you 27 percent off. Here's why they are recommended. [Read this story]() Jobs of the Week = [Cloud Endpoint Architect](=) [Steris – Ohio](=) [Apply here!](=) = [Lead Oracle Developer (Remote With Ca)](=) [University Of California – Remote, CA](=) [Apply here!](=) [Software Developer (Systems Software)]() [Cohere Technology Group LLC – Bethesda]() [Apply here!]() Follow us on our other channels = = Thanks for reading our weekly newsletter. If you found it interesting, feel free to share it with your friends. If you do not like the content, you can [unsubsribe here.](. To change your email settings you can [manage your profile]( here. nextpit GmbH Strelitzer Str. 58 , Berlin, 10115