As of this April, Verizon has officially launched its own 5G network. The network is currently live in two U.S. cities—Chicago and Minneapolis. This makes it the first live 5G network in the world. While the initial rollout is small, the company is expecting to expand to 30 more markets by the end of the… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Mobile Device Testing
Challenges of a Physical Device Lab
At Beta Breakers, we’ve chosen to do all of our mobile device testing on physical devices rather than using emulators and simulators. In the early days of mobile testing, this was the only way to get reliable results, and even with today’s advances in virtualization, the best way to really get a feel for a… Read more »
Lab Hardware Update: New Android and iOS Phones
It’s been a while since we posted an update but never fear – we’ve been adding additional Android mobile devices to our QA lab inventory. Recent acquisitions have brought in a number of new testing devices, including: Apple iPhone XS: Top-notch OLED display, powerful A12 Bionic chip for smooth performance, excellent dual cameras (low-light friendly), but… Read more »
WhatsApp Debuts New Features to Users
If you’re not a fan of the default messaging app on your smartphone, there’s a good chance you’re using WhatsApp instead. With more than 1.5 billion users, WhatsApp is currently the most popular messaging application in the world. The company’s success is due in large part to its ability to innovate and add new features… Read more »
