The Cell Phone Junkie

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #934

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

[audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/thecellphonejunkie/The_Cell_Phone_Junkie_Show_934.mp3] The purview of Europe's Digital Markets Act expands, AT&T will...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #933

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The FCC reinstates net neutrality, new T-Mobile plans for on-the-go customers, and new iPads next week. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com q...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #932

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns raised ahead of next week's Net Neutrality draft rules vote, T-Mobile employees are being lured by SIM-swapping scams, and finding an EV char...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #931

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The FCC is getting ready to vote on Net Neutrality and the sale of location data, Google launches its own Find My Device service, and new iPads in May...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #930

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oregon joins other states with its own Right to Repair law, a massive data leak impacts millions of AT&T customers, and faster charging comes to older...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #929

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The DOJ comes after Apple, dates set for this year's developer conferences, and new plans from multiple MVNOs. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunki...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #928

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apple works to train LLMs, Pixel 8A rumors, and answering the question "Is the iPad still relevant?" How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com ques...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #927

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US House wants a TikTok sale, Asus reveals new flagship hardware, and a discussion on message storage. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.co...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #926

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Qualcomm announces its new Snapdragon modem, MLB TV is back for T-Mobile customers, and two major AI features are coming to Android. How to Contact us...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #925

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New devices announced at Mobile World Congress 2024, AT&T offers credit to customers following last month's outage, and more thoughts on managing batt...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #924

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AT&T suffers a massive nationwide outage, Android 15 is now available for developers, and Apple asks us to stop putting phones in rice. How to Contact...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #923

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The EU says iMessage doesn't need to interoperate, T-Mobile will keep 2G around a bit longer, and cheaper prices are likely coming to Nothing. How to ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #922

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US bans AI-generated robocalls, Apple releases an AI model for editing photos, and Google's AI chatbot has been renamed. How to Contact us:www.the...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #921

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AT&T fights spam by branding businesses, the end of the line for the beeper saga, for real this time, and the Apple Vision Pro arrives. How to Contact...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #920

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The race to space continues with backing from large investors, big price changes coming for Verizon customers, and Apple announces major software chan...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #919

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the Epic vs Apple legal battles, Samsung unveils the S24, and Apple pivots to keep the Apple Watch on store shelves. How to Contact us:www....

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #918

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All the news and devices announced at CES 2024. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com [email protected] Twitter How to Listen:Su...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #917

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping the international eSIM experience, T-Mobile's Above and Beyond nationwide coverage is one step closer, and the Samsung Galaxy S24 is just 2 ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #916

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Traveling internationally, variations in battery health of different devices, and a deep dive into notes. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #915

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple pauses Apple Watch sales, Samsung Galaxy S24 specs leak, and a last ditch effort for Beeper Mini. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com q...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #914

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Verizon adds smartwatch support to its prepaid plans, Apple releases their last software updates of the year, and the ongoing saga of Apple vs. Beeper...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #913

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Push notifications and privacy, T-Mobile stands alone on mmWave, and 2024 is the year of Peach Fuzz. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com ques...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #912

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clearing up the NameDrop confusion, the FCC wants to make SIM swapping more secure, and new limits may soon be coming to Evernote. How to Contact us:w...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #911

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile entices customers with $20 home internet, we'll be waiting a few more years for cellular in MacBooks, and the disappearance of iMessage on An...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #910

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple will adopt RCS, iPhone dominates on 5G, and Nothing wants to turn your green bubbles blue. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com question...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #909

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Qualcomm and Iridium part ways, T-Mobile looks to another carrier acquisition, and DC looks to AirTags to stop vehicle thefts. How to Contact us:www.t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #908

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile brings back its popular $100 essentials promotion, Android 13 now runs on a quarter of Android devices, and Google Meet introduces On-the-Go ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #907

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New chips from Qualcomm, Apple goes all in on right to repair, and Motorola shows off a foldable RAZR. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com qu...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #906

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest numbers from the GSMA's state of mobile connectivity, OnePlus announces the Open, and Apple wants to update new phone software without open...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #905

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Starlink teases its Direct to Cell service, price increases for T-Mobile plans, and Motorola looks to sharpen its edge. How to Contact us:www.thecellp...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #904

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Google announces new devices in the Pixel family, SpaceX files with the FCC to test direct-to-cellphone technology in orbit, and another week, another...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #903

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The FCC plans to bring back net neutrality, the EU wants Apple to open its ecosystem, and the iPhone 15 is hot. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejun...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #902

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More calls from space, better 5G for iPhone 15, and better SPAM protection for Google Voice. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@th...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #901

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All the announcements from Apple's Wonderlust event, T-Mobile picks up more low-band spectrum, and Intel announces Thunderbolt 5. How to Contact us:ww...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #900

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How a changing port could be reason enough to switch mobile platforms, T-Mobile considers an acquisition of USCellular, and Sony has unveiled the Xper...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #899

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Postpaid plan prices continue to rise, new Android phones ahead of Google's Pixel announcement, and Apple's fall iPhone event is just two weeks away. ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #898

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AT&T expands its fixed wireless service, T-Mobile wants you to Go5G Next, and Apple does an about face with support for California's Right to Repair B...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #897

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Payouts on the way for some iPhone owners, photo sharing between OSes, and making the move back to AT&T. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #896

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More rate hikes for Verizon customers, rate decreases for Visible customers, and some hard truths about cellular laptops. How to Contact us: www.thece...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #895

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cellular connections on laptops, what to expect from the iPhone 15, and spatial audio now works for Microsoft Teams. How to Contact us: www.thecellpho...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #894

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rate hikes for AT&T and Verizon customers, more fees for T-Mobile customers, and the next generation of foldable phones from Samsung. How to Contact u...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #893

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

US network evaluations, a slew of Android hardware announcements, and replaceable batteries might be making a comeback. How to Contact us:www.thecellp...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #892

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the summer of 2023, and we're talking all about the current state of worldwide 5G. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecel...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #891

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The hardware, software and other technology we're using in 2023. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com [email protected] Twitte...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #890

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New enhancements coming to NFC, more testing of terrestrial spectrum in space, and 5G service around airports is about to get a whole lot better. How ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #889

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A special TCPJ deep dive into Apple's new Vision Pro headset. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com [email protected] Twitter H...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #888

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

8 reasons to consider a carrier switch, 8GB of RAM in the new handset from OnePlus, and how Amazon looks to combat Walmart+. How to Contact us:www.the...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #887

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Macs, new software, and a new spatial computer, all the news out of WWDC 2023. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphone...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #886

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Arm unveils its next-gen chip designs, Motorola launches a foldable you might actually want, and what to expect from WWDC. How to Contact us:www.thece...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #885

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AT&T raises concerns about supplemental coverage from space, Dish says it will cover 70% of the country with 5G next month, and Apple's AR/VR headset ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #884

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New plans from Verizon, why your green bubble messages may not be going through, and beware malware on cheap Android devices. How to Contact us:www.th...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #883

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Verizon announces a nationwide 5G expansion, Google announces new Pixel hardware, and solving streaming issues with a VPN. How to Contact us:www.thece...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #882

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple and Google team up to prevent unwanted tracking, T-Mobile successfully tests uploads on a 5G standalone network, and moto introduces a new lineu...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #881

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Move over 5G, 6G is on the way, an official call from the heavens, and more leaked details on Apple's AR/VR headset. How to Contact us:www.thecellphon...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #880

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile announces new competitive plans, Google FI gets a new name, and the next watchOS may be the biggest yet. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonej...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #879

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The FBI warns consumers of juice jacking concerns, T-Mobile leads US carriers in customer satisfaction, and Asus unveils its newest ROG Phone. How to ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #878

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carriers scramble to keep networks running in South Africa, T-Mobile inks a new deal with MLB, and cheers to 50 years of cellular. How to Contact us: ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #877

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WWDC dates announced, rumors about Apple's AR/VR headset, and T-Mobile fights to use recently purchased spectrum. How to Contact us:www.thecellphoneju...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #876

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The FCC steps up to fight spam calls and texts, the stage is set for satellite telephony, and the quality of your phone calls is about to get a whole ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #875

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spectrum, how cellular generations rely on its reuse, and how to take full advantage of it in ultra-dense locations. How to Contact us: www.thecellpho...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #874

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Verizon ramps up Ultra Wideband deployments, Apple rolls out Emergency SOS to more countries, and Google offers VPN service to more users. How to Cont...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #873

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile announces big speed improvements, Google Fi drops US Cellular, and new phones announced at Mobile World Congress. How to Contact us:www.thece...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #872

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is dominating Gen Z, T-Mobile partners with Vail Resorts, and Magic Eraser is coming to all Google Photos users. How to Contact us:www.thecellph...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #871

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon X75, Ookla looks at 5G performance around the world, and big changes coming with iOS 16.4. How to Contact us:www.the...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #870

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Qualcomm announces new silicon for wearables, the OnePlus 11 5G, and choosing the right Android device. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com q...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #869

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More wins for T-Mobile's network, talk of another tier of iPhone, and Samsung announces the Galaxy S23 series. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunki...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #868

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

5G Fixed Wireless Access is skyrocketing, Samsung prepares to launch the Galaxy S23 this week, and what to do if your ISP is throttling your connectio...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #867

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Highs and lows for T-Mobile, iPhone 15 design rumors, and using Google Voice overseas. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellp...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #866

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

T-minus six months and counting for C-band restrictions around airports, Jitterbug phones go silent, and a key update from Evernote. How to Contact us...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #865

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New devices announced at CES 2023, a new Qi standard, and the battle heats up between satellite messaging services. How to Contact us:www.thecellphone...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #864

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ookla recaps the state of 2022 global internet speeds, a change for Twitter 2FA using phone numbers, and an unlikely company announces a Qi charger fo...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #863

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com [email protected] Twitter How to Listen:Subscribe iTun...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #862

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rumors of third party app stores for the iPhone, more 5G in the sky, and Apple releases one last round OS updates for 2022. How to Contact us:www.thec...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #861

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple introduces Advanced Data Protection, Verizon reaches its 2022 UWB deployment goal a month ahead of schedule, and when quick charging isn't all t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #860

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The FCC clamps down on Chinese telecom companies, Motorola announces a new flagship-level device, and three small Android updates. How to Contact us:w...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #859

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile brings back its 4 lines for $100 promotion, rumors of new features on the Samsung Galaxy S23, and rumors of a Tesla phone. How to Contact us:...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #858

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile brings mid-band standalone 5G nationwide, Apple launches Emergency SOS via Satellite, and Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8, Gen 2. How to ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #857

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile expands 5G Home Internet Coverage, new features in iOS, and how carriers are preventing SIM swapping. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunki...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #856

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cricket Wireless now offers network test drives, T-Mobile announces a suitcase, and the value of the SIM PIN. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #855

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple raises subscription pricing, Verizon loses customers, and are you ready for a screen less "smartphone"? How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #854

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More C-band interference headaches for carriers, T-Mobile continues to dominate 5G performance, and Apple announces new iPads. How to Contact us:www.t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #853

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A USB-C iPhone seems increasingly likely, Google rolls out support for Passkeys, and more discussion about eSIMs. How to Contact us:www.thecellphoneju...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #852

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The EU mandates USB-C by 2024, Google announces the Pixel 7, and questions about eSIMs. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecell...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #851

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New rules proposed by the FCC to fight scam text messages, carriers open up their networks in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, and concerns linger abou...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #850

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An advocacy group wants the FCC to investigate device unlocking practices, another notch in T-Mobile's Coverage Beyond belt, and what to do when your ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #849

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The iPhone 14 has arrived, the case for Xfinity, and a tale of why for an Apple Watch. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellp...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #848

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

4 new iPhones, 3 new Apple Watches, and 1 far out new way to communicate. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com [email protected]...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #847

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

USB gets a data boost, your location information up for sale, and notch watch 2022. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphon...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #846

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile and SpaceX team up, AT&T's Enhanced 5G service is now available to more customers, and the new iPhone is right around the corner. How to Cont...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #845

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The stage looks set for Apple's fall hardware and software announcements, Visible changes up their service plans, and more Edginess from Motorola. How...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #844

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Google ramps up calls for Apple to adopt RCS, the smartphone market in China declines, and new flagship hardware from Samsung. How to Contact us:www.t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #843

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile prioritizes first responders, a new flagship device from OnePlus, and cell service on the NYC subway is about to get a whole lot better. How ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #842

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Asus unveils the Zenphone 9, Apple Watch Pro rumors, and 5G networks are not all built the same. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com question...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #841

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More top marks for T-Mobile's 5G network performance, Verizon gives its mid-band network a boost, and the FCC is again investigating the collection an...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #840

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile continues its dominance in the latest 5G benchmarking, a new cheaper Verizon plan, and prepare to be Schok'ed. How to Contact us:www.thecellp...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #839

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Verizon is sending out mediocre phones for customers still using 3G ahead of network sunset, Apple announces Lockdown mode, and more updates on switch...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #838

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Changing carriers for the first time in a decade, the Apple vs. Qualcomm saga is over...again, and the iPhone turns 15. How to Contact us:www.thecellp...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #837

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

5G speeds top 200Mbps at airports as the FAA gives the C-band green light, T-Mobile continues its lead 5G network performance, and the iPhone dominate...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #836

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Carrier plan changes, platform switching gets easier, and a new network is born. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphoneju...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #835

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All the news out of this year's WWDC, the EU will require a USB-C mobile charging standard, and does a SIM card really make a difference. How to Conta...