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Fake news causes real damage, and in the last one week, a string of 5G coronavirus fake news have spread around the world like wildfire. Whether it is in North America, Europe or even in Africa, where 5G networks barely exist, there has been a fire burning out of control and it has claimed its first victims in the United Kingdom (UK).
Over the weekend, some mobile masts belonging to Vodafone and O2 in the UK were damaged by irate individuals who believe that coronavirus is caused by 5G or that it is a cover-up for some stealth 5G operation. Of course, coronavirus is not caused by 5G and it is not a cover-up of any sort . As a matter of fact, 5G radiation is not dangerous .
The Guardian reports that “at least 20 mobile phone masts across the UK are believed to have been torched or otherwise vandalised since Thursday” over the baseless 5G coronavirus fake news and conspiracy theories.
In response to the 5G coronavirus fake news and the consequent damage to telecom infrastructure, the 4 major UK networks released a joint statement on Sunday:
“Our networks provide essential connectivity to our emergency services and the NHS; they enable families to check in on their isolated or vulnerable loved ones; parents to teach their children from home, and millions to be informed and entertained as they stay home. “We are 100% focused on making sure the UK’s mobile and broadband networks are resilient, ensuring you, your families and businesses, can keep connected when you need it most. “Sadly, we have experienced cases of vandals setting fire to mobile masts, disrupting critical infrastructure and spreading false information suggesting a connection between 5G and the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no scientific evidence of any link between 5G and coronavirus. Fact. “Stopping this is critical to keeping your communities connected. Not only are these claims baseless, they are harmful for the people and businesses that rely on the continuity of our services. They have also led to the abuse of our engineers and, in some cases, prevented essential network maintenance taking place. “Please help us to make this stop. If you witness abuse of our key workers please report it. If you see misinformation, please call it out. Your help will make a real difference. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our nation connected.”
The Guardian report says that many of the masts that were damaged were actually 3G and 4G equipment. It isn’t likely that anyone who thinks that there is a link between 5G and coronavirus will be able to differentiate between 4G and 5G anyway.
Hopefully, this sludge of fake news will be nipped in the bud before it causes heavier damage.
5G Coronavirus Fake News References / Resources
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- 5G Does Not Cause Coronavirus .
- Is Coronavirus A Cover-up for Secret 5G Installation?
- How Dangerous Is 5G Radiation?
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The TCL 10 series lineup was first unveiled in January this year. It features three phone models – TCL 10 Pro, 10 5G, and 10L. During the initial unveiling, the detailed specs were not made available. The official specifications of all three have now been announced. The smartphones have a number of similarities, sharing a number of key specs. None of them costs above $500.
TCL 10 Pro
The TCL 10 Pro comes with an AMOLED screen which has a 6.47-inch display with a 1080p+ resolution. The display possesses curved sides with a teardrop notch housing the 24-megapixel camera.
The quad-rear cameras have a 64-megapixel main shooter that is capable of recording 4K videos at 30fps, this is accompanied by a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5-megapixel low-light camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
The TCL 10 Pro sits on a Snapdragon 675 chipset which has 6GB RAM with 128GB of inbuilt storage, this storage can be expanded to 256GB or more with a microSD. This smartphone comes with a 4,500mAH battery which supports fast charging at 18W.
TCL 10 5G
The TCL 10 5G shares a number of features with the 10 Pro. They both possess the same battery rating, internal storage space and RAM. However, the TCL 10 5G has a different chipset, the Snapdragon 765G, under the hood which translates to a faster CPU and GPU.
This smartphone also has a 64-megapixel main sensor but has a lower ultra-wide-angle camera at 8-megapixel. It possesses a 5-megapixel macro cam and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The TCL 10 5G has a slightly larger display measuring 6.53 inches and featuring a punch hole with a 16-megapixel selfie camera, the display has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a resolution of 1080p+.
It will sell for €399 or £399 “later in the year”, again TCL says. That is about $430. This price is groundbreaking, as most 5G smartphones in existence today sell for over $1,000. Finally, you do not have to spend so much to own a 5G phone.
TCL 10L
The simplest of the TCL 10 phones, the TCL 10L shares a number of similarities with the TCL 10 5G, having the same display and selfie cameras. The main camera is slightly lower, with a 48-megapixel main sensor which can record 4K videos at 30fps.
This smartphone sits pretty on a Snapdragon 665 chipset with 6GB of RAM. The device comes in two variants, with a 64GB variant and a 128GB variant which can both be expanded via microSD.
Prices And Release Dates
The smartphone has a smaller 4,000mAh battery that does not support fast charge. The TCL 10 Pro is expected to cost $450, with the TCL 10 5G costing around $430, while the TCL 10L will cost $250.
The TCL 10L and 10 Pro are expected to be released in the second quarter of the year, with no news yet regarding the release date of the TCL 10 5G.
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Author:Alfa Baye
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