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FCC Moves to Further Banish Huawei, ZTE From US

The FCC is concerned that Huawei, ZTE, and other Chinese firms are trying to conduct business in the country, despite regulations blocking new equipment sales to US clients.

By Michael Kan
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First Look: ZTE's Affordable Nubia Neo 3 Gaming Phones, Glasses-Free 3D RedMagic Laptop

ZTE’s Nubia and RedMagic brands introduced budget-friendly gaming phones and a laptop with a 3D display at MWC, and I got my hands on them.

By Iyaz Akhtar
Nubia Neo 3 series phones

Eyes On With ZTE's 3D Tablet

ZTE showed off a glasses-free 3D tablet at Mobile World Congress and it gave me a headache.

By Eric Zeman
ZTE Nubia Pad 3D II

ZTE Targets Younger Buyers With Sub-$600 Nubia Flip 5G Foldable

At Mobile World Congress, ZTE also shows off a gaming phone, two camera-focused models, and a second-gen glasses-free 3D tablet.

By Iyaz Akhtar
ZTE Nubia Z60

ZTE AX3000 Pro Review

4.0 Editors' Choice

The ZTE AX3000 Pro is an affordable Wi-Fi 6 router that offers solid performance for the money.

$43.00
at Amazon
By John R. Delaney

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Review

3.0

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra looks great and performs like a champ, but the phone’s spotty connectivity combined with ZTE’s uncertain future makes it a hard sell.

$749.00
at ZTE USA
By Steven Winkelman

ZTE Blade A3 Prime Review

3.0

The ZTE A3 Prime delivers a pretty good balance of features and performance for its rock-bottom price, but the trade-offs are battery life and Android security.

$59.00
at Visible
By Steven Winkelman

Gabb Z2 Review

3.5

The Gabb Z2 is an affordable, internet-free phone for kids and other people who don't want to get sucked into the online world, but it could use more parental monitoring features.

$99.99
at Gabb Wireless
By Sascha Segan

ZTE ZMax Connect MF928 Review

3.0

The ZTE ZMax Connect hotspot works with a wide range of low-cost and prepaid carriers, but it doesn't take the best advantage of AT&T's or T-Mobile's 4G networks.

$32.99
at Amazon
By Sascha Segan

ZTE to Launch Smartphone With Under-Display Front-Facing Camera on Sept. 1

ZTE is saying no to the notch, hole-punch, and pop-up camera. Instead, the company says it's ready to help push the smartphone industry forward by placing the front-facing camera under the display itself.

By Michael Kan

LG Pulls Out From Mobile World Congress Over Coronavirus Fears

LG is skipping the event, citing the travel restrictions from the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. However, the GSMA still plans on holding the annual tech show, saying the outbreak has caused 'minimal impact' so far.

By Michael Kan
LG MWC

ZTE Blade 10 Prime Review

4.0 Editors' Choice

The ZTE Blade 10 Prime for Visible offers a gorgeous display, snappy performance, and a smooth software experience for under $200.

$216.00
at Visible
By Steven Winkelman
ZTE Blade 10 Prime-01

ZTE Blade A7 Prime Review

3.5

The ZTE Blade A7 Prime for Visible isn't perfect, but it's hard to find a better phone for $99.

$99.00
at Visible
By Steven Winkelman
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FCC Will Deny Funds to Carriers, ISPs That Use Huawei, ZTE Gear

The commission also approved a proposal that seeks to force the same US carriers and ISPs to rip out and replace any existing Huawei and ZTE equipment in their networks.

By Michael Kan
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ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G Review

3.5

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G offers excellent performance and is one of the first 5G phones available in China, but it faces stiff competition from more affordable alternatives.

$439.98
at ZTE USA
By Steven Winkelman
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Visible R2 Review

3.5

The Visible R2 by ZTE offers good looks and surprisingly snappy performance for a very low price.

$99.00
at Visible
By Steven Winkelman
Visible R2 by ZTE

First Look at ZTE's Axon 10 Pro 5G and Blade V10 Vita

ZTE is getting in on the 5G action with the Axon 10 Pro 5G. We got to see it up close, along with the midrange Blade V10 Vita.

By Steven Winkelman
Hands On With ZTE's Axon 10 Pro 5G and Blade V10

With Two New Phones, ZTE Plans a Comeback

ZTE's new Blade Max View and Blade Max 2S should have been sold by Sprint and Verizon. After a tough year in the US, the phone maker is looking to rebuild.

By Sascha Segan
ZTE Blade Max 2 and View

What I Learned About Mobile Devices at IFA

At the IFA show earlier this month, I saw many mobile products—phones, tablets, chipsets, and wearable devices. While the new products were not really from the biggest names in the business, they gave me a good opportunity to catch up with the trends in the market.

By Michael J. Miller
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Hands On: Axon 9 Pro Sets Out to Prove ZTE Is Back in Business

Following a fraught saga of US sanctions, massive fines, and almost going out of business, ZTE releases a new phone at IFA: the new Axon 9 Pro with an Axon Vision display.

By Ajay Kumar
ZTE Axon 9 Pro