The Cell Phone Junkie

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #734

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Opensignal ranks 5G deployments, Dish officially buys Boost, and Google rolls out a Verified Calls feature. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie....

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #733

28 Jun 2020

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All the news out of WWDC 2020, Verizon starts testing Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, and a new Google Photos app. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #732

21 Jun 2020

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Qualcomm announces a new 6-series Snapdragon chip, AT&T continues it's low-band 5G rollout, and the saga of the Moto G power continues. How to Contact...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #731

15 Jun 2020

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Dish may back out of its deal to buy Boost, the iPhone 12 is about to enter volume production, and the first public beta of Android 11. How to Contact...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #730

08 Jun 2020

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C-band reallocation makes way for additional mid-band spectrum, speculation of a 5G iPad, and Motorola announces new entry level handsets. How to Cont...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #729

01 Jun 2020

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Arm announces its next generation of integrated chips, T-Mobile announces an expanded RCS partnership with Google, and what to do when Wi-Fi calling j...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #728

25 May 2020

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The divide between 5G speed and availability, AT&T backs away from marketing 5G E, and the joint Apple/Google Exposure Notification API is live. How t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #727

18 May 2020

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Qualcomm announces a new high end gaming chip, details about the Sprint brand transition, and new hardware from TCL. How to Contact us: www.thecellpho...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #726

11 May 2020

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3M working on fingerprint readers in LCD screens, GPS facing an interference threat, and Google updates Drive for iOS. How to Contact us: www.thecellp...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #725

04 May 2020

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The UK moves forward with its own contact tracing app, Americans start leaving their homes ahead of shelter-in-place orders being lifted, and Pandora ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #724

26 Apr 2020

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Apple and Google speed up their contact tracing plans, Motorola gets back into the flagship game, and more thoughts about the iPhone SE. How to Contac...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #723

20 Apr 2020

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Carriers offer free and discounted service to healthcare workers, Apple launches the new iPhone SE, and Verizon announces a connected device for senio...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #722

12 Apr 2020

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Apple and Google working together to help track the Coronavirus, Samsung announces its mid-range lineup for 2020, and Apple releases iOS 13.4.1. How t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #721

06 Apr 2020

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The Sprint and T-Mobile Merger is official, Tracfone busted for fraud, and Apple buys DarkSky. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #720

30 Mar 2020

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More plan changes from carriers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, iOS 13.4 gets released, and what iPadOS 13.4 means for enterprise users. How to ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #719

23 Mar 2020

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US carriers step up in response to COVID-19, Apple announces a new iPad Pro, and how to move ringtones when switching to an iPhone. How to Contact us:...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #718

15 Mar 2020

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A ton of Apple leaks from the iOS14 code, Verizon annouces Yahoo Mobile, and how sensors could replace the buttons on your phone. How to Contact us: w...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #717

09 Mar 2020

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Google cancels I|O 2020, AT&T brings mmWave 5G to the masses, and Google adds new capabilities to the Pixel. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #716

02 Mar 2020

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Qualcomm announces its next-gen 5G modem, new hardware from Sony and rumors of a trackpad coming to the iPad. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunki...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #715

24 Feb 2020

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A new alliance proposes in-flight connectivity standards, Sprint and T-Mobile finalize deal terms for their merger, and rumors of a March Apple event....

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #714

16 Feb 2020

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T-Mobile takes a step closer to its merger with Sprint, Samsung announces their 2020 galaxy line, and Pandora rolls out untethered music streaming for...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #713

10 Feb 2020

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The FCC proposes additional 4Ghz spectrum be available for 5G, Microsoft brings multitasking to Outlook for iPad OS, and the end of an era for BlackBe...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #712

02 Feb 2020

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Apple releases record earnings, the DOJ starts clamping down on robocalls, and taking a Byte out of Vine. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.co...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #711

27 Jan 2020

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Qualcomm announced new Snapdragon chips for mid-range phones, Opensignal releases 2019 network data, and more Apple rumors. How to Contact us: www.the...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #710

20 Jan 2020

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Carriers fail when it comes to protecting customers against SIM-swap attacks, Google Smart Lock comes to iOS, and we may see full 5G support in the iP...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #709

13 Jan 2020

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CES 2020 surprises, Sprint to shutter Virgin Mobile, and the latest 5G expectations for the iPhone. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com ques...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #708

06 Jan 2020

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Apple's SOS feature credited with saving a woman from an assault, Samsung's next flagship is right around the corner, and JLab Audio announces it's ow...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #707

29 Dec 2019

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Apple dominates in Smartphone profits, Verizon reaches 30 5G markets, and the iPhone XR continues to be Apple's best selling device. How to Contact us...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #706

22 Dec 2019

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Sprint begins offering free basic SPAM protection, app based early earthquake warnings, and the Senate passes the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal En...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #705

16 Dec 2019

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Considering 5G as a wireless home broadband alternative, AT&T launches its 5G network, and Apple releases iOS 13.3. How to Contact us: www.thecellphon...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #704

08 Dec 2019

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The FCC adopts new rules for the accuracy of location data, new chipsets announced from Qualcomm, and T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network goes live. How ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #703

02 Dec 2019

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MediaTek announces its own SOC with an integrated 5G modem, the US lags in mobile video quality, and multiple states announce merger settlements with ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #702

25 Nov 2019

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US communications regulators have cut off funding for 2 Chinese companies, leadership changes for T-Mobile, and Apple releases Smart Battery Cases for...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #701

18 Nov 2019

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Changes to lawful searches at the US boarder, a new RAZR from Motorola, and iOS mail issues. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #700

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

T-Mobile announces the launch date for its low-band 5G network, Microsoft releases a consolidated office app, and iOS 13.2.2. How to Contact us: www.t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #699

04 Nov 2019

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Google buys Fitbit, Apple announces the AirPods Pro, and troubles with iOS 13.2. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonej...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #698

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

All 4 US carriers join forces to accelerate RCS, Sprint and Verizon announce 5G expansions, and LG brings the dual-screen V8 to the US. How to Contact...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #697

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The FCC approves T-Mobile's merger with Sprint, Google unveils the Pixel 4, and iOS 13.1.3. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@th...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #696

14 Oct 2019

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Law enforcement has been cracking iPhones for 2 years, Apple's timeline for in-house 5G chipsets, and the comeback of the flip phone. How to Contact u...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #695

07 Oct 2019

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Apple announces an iPhone 6s repair program, Microsoft announces a dual screen Android device, and your iPhone questions answered. How to Contact us: ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #694

29 Sep 2019

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An FCC investigation of Sprint could stall it's merger with T-Mobile, iOS 13.1 plus 13.1.1, and iPhone 11 is so last week. How to Contact us: www.thec...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #693

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wi-Fi 6 is here, Google Fi goes unlimited, and Apple releases iOS 13 and Watch OS 6. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellph...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #692

16 Sep 2019

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All Apple this week with details about Apple Arcade and Apple TV+, 3 new iPhone 11 models, plus a new iPad and Apple Watches. How to Contact us: www.t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #691

09 Sep 2019

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Verizon brings 5G to the NFL, a glut of new Android handsets, and everything we know ahead of Apple's iPhone 11 event this week. SURVEY LINK How to Co...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #690

01 Sep 2019

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T-Mobile expands eSIM support to postpaid customers, new hardware from BLU and ZTE, and situational headphones. SURVEY LINK How to Contact us: www.the...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #689

26 Aug 2019

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Carrier throttling, what to expect this fall from Apple, and Google dropping desert names for Android OS. SURVEY LINK How to Contact us: www.thecellph...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #688

19 Aug 2019

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T-Mobile and AT&T to verify callers between networks, cheap plans for Palm's tiny Android device, and how unlocked devices manage their radios. SURVEY...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #687

11 Aug 2019

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Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 10, Codes for Cash and the Right to Repair battle continues. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #686

05 Aug 2019

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Apple's Q3 results raise questions about future smartphone growth, Verizon and T-Mobile talk 5G strategy, and Face Unlock is coming to Google's Pixel....

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #685

29 Jul 2019

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T-Mobile and Sprint get the approval they need from the DOJ, Apple purchases Intel's 5G business, and Samsung brings back the Fold. How to Contact us:...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #684

21 Jul 2019

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Clarifying the 5G health myth, comparing the results of multiple nationwide network tests, and a listener's experience with US carriers traveling inte...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #683

14 Jul 2019

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The FCC announces new bands for 5G service, the first phone call of 5G is completed, and Apple disables the Walkie-Talkie feature on its Watch. How to...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #682

08 Jul 2019

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Mobile Chinese spyware, FaceTime attention correction, and rumors of a Dish Network spinoff in the New T-Mobile merger. How to Contact us: www.thecell...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #681

01 Jul 2019

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Real life 5G usage, Visible removes their speed cap, and summer travel season is upon us. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thec...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #680

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook announces Libra, PCMag's 2019 nationwide network test results, and discussing what to expect in the 2019 iPhone. How to Contact us: www.thece...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #679

17 Jun 2019

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A deep dive into the FTC's ruling against Qualcomm and AT&T prepares to launch its first 5G phone. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com quest...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #678

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

iOS13, iPadOS and an App Store on the watch, its WWDC week, and all about Apple. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonej...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #677

03 Jun 2019

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More updates on the T-Mobile and Sprint merger, Sprint officially launches their 5G network, and the Moto z4 is announced. How to Contact us: www.thec...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #676

26 May 2019

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The FCC approves the Sprint and T-Mobile acquisition while the DOJ is still showing opposition, Huawei's troubles get worse, and 5G could mean major i...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #675

19 May 2019

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Vodafone announces its 5G timeline in the UK, sizing up the OnePlus 7 Pro, and Apple releases iOS 12.3. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #674

13 May 2019

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Google announces 2 new Pixel deices, Bloomberg lays out what's expected from Apple's upcoming software updates, and sorting out time zone troubles. Ho...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #673

05 May 2019

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Apple announces earnings following their mid-quarter revised guidance, Garmin announces new runner focused wearables, and exactly how Apple Pay works....

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #672

29 Apr 2019

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Discussing the cream of the prepaid MVNO crop, Verizon announces the first batch of 5G cities in 2019, and Samsung pauses the release of the Galaxy Fo...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #671

21 Apr 2019

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Apple and Qualcomm settle their ongoing litigation, Intel abandons plans for 5G modem development, and the DOJ says not so fast to a Sprint and T-Mobi...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #670

14 Apr 2019

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Qualcomm announces 3 new chips, T-Mobile shows off its TVision service, and Sprint steps up incentives and a satisfaction guarantee for switchers. How...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #669

08 Apr 2019

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The FTC gives ISPs the green light to block applications if they disclose it, Verizon's 5G network is live, and Palm's new tiny smartphone will functi...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #668

01 Apr 2019

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Services galore announced by Apple, here comes LG's G8 and AirPower gets cancelled. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellpho...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #667

24 Mar 2019

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Apple releases new hardware, Google to let people play Android games without downloading them, and Twitter's camera gets a new UI. How to Contact us: ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #666

18 Mar 2019

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Verizon releases details about its real 5G network, Spotify thinks it's getting a raw deal from Apple, and predictions on Apple's new digital magazine...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #665

11 Mar 2019

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Breaking up big tech, T-Mobile wants to bring LTE to your home, and the latest iPhones have a stuttering problem. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonej...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #664

04 Mar 2019

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USB 3.2 is here and it's confusing, half a dozen new Android phones, and import to excel with your phone's camera. How to Contact us: www.thecellphone...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #663

25 Feb 2019

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Qualcomm announces their new X55 5G modem, Samsung announces the 10th iteration of Galaxy, and device announcements out of Mobile World Congress. How ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #662

18 Feb 2019

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Measuring network speed differences with phones over time, Apple's next media event will focus on services, and how to determine if you're using T-Mob...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #661

10 Feb 2019

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House democrats put the FCC on notice, Sprint sues AT&T over misleading 5G network claims, and analyst predictions suggest consumers are hanging onto ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #660

03 Feb 2019

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Lawmakers press for action against the sharing of customer location information, Verizon hits pause on their home 5G rollout, and Apple's FaceTime pro...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #659

27 Jan 2019

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OpenSignal releases their latest network results, a new MNVO on Verizon, and a button-less, port-less phone. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #658

21 Jan 2019

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A Bluetooth breakthrough, Google Fi announces support for RCS, and Apple releases the Smart Battery Case for the iPhone X line. How to Contact us: www...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #657

14 Jan 2019

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All the news out of CES 2019, and what you need to know about US carriers selling your location information. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #656

07 Jan 2019

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CES 2019 kicks off this week, Apple revises guidance due to slumping China sales, and an app that warns you about earthquakes. How to Contact us: www....

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #655

30 Dec 2018

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Out with the old, and in with the new, here comes 2019. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com [email protected] Twitter 650-999...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #654

24 Dec 2018

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Next generation GPS is here, AT&T plans to start marketing the latest LTE technologies as 5G, and eSIM activation woes. How to Contact us: www.thecell...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #653

17 Dec 2018

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The FCC hopes new measures will protect consumers from robocalls, the merger of Sprint and T-Mobile might be approved as early as this week, and how t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #652

10 Dec 2018

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Qualcomm announces it's flagship SOC for 2019, eSIM support for iOS finally arrives, and now is the time for iPhone battery replacements. How to Conta...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #651

03 Dec 2018

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Banking with your carrier, Google rebrands their MVNO and eSIM frustrations. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunki...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #650

26 Nov 2018

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The FCC proposes reclassifying text messaging, Google shutting down SMS notifications for calendar events, and a discussion around public charging. Ho...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #649

19 Nov 2018

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The FCC opens up use of Europe's Galileo satellite system, Senators dig into video throttling, and ProjectFi starts auto-connecting to VPN. How to Con...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #648

12 Nov 2018

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The FCC wants robocall standards both SHAKEN and STIRed, the iPhone 8 joins Apple's refurbished lineup, and Samsung shows off its foldable display tec...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #647

04 Nov 2018

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Apple releases iOS 12.1 and announces new iPads, OnePlus announces the 6T and will sell it at T-Mobile and a more useful Gmail comes to iOS. How to Co...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #646

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

AT&T inches closer to launching a commercial 5G network, HTC releases the blockchain based Exodus 1, and Google is discontinuing Android Nearby Notifi...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #645

21 Oct 2018

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Communications in the aftermath of a natural disaster, T-Mobile introduces ultra-cheap 3-year installment plans, and there's a new Palm in town. How t...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #644

15 Oct 2018

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Google's fall media event showcases new phone hardware, Apple updates iOS, and CVS finally caves in and adopts Apple Pay. How to Contact us: www.thece...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #643

08 Oct 2018

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California re-institutes net neutrality, Verizon 5G Home service goes live, and LG announces the V40 ThinQ. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie....

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #642

01 Oct 2018

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SiriusXM buys Pandora, the FCC continues to clear the path forward for 5G, and T-Mobile rebrands MetroPCS. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.c...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #641

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Apple releases iOS 12, this week's wireless emergency alert system test is more than just a test, and 2019 will be the year of the robocall. How to Co...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #640

17 Sep 2018

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Apple announces 3 new iPhones and a new Apple Watch, more 5G cities announced, and a wearable made for kids. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #639

10 Sep 2018

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A shift in Samsung strategy, the FCC works to pave the way for smooth 5G deployment, and discussing the future of Evernote. How to Contact us: www.the...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #638

04 Sep 2018

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AT&T announces more 5G launch markets, new Android hardware announced at IFA, and Apple hardware rumors ahead of the fall media event. How to Contact ...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #637

27 Aug 2018

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Public safety data throttling, Fitbit announces the Charge 3, and putting your phone number on vacation mode. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunki...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #636

20 Aug 2018

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Google is likely tracking your location whether you've asked it to or not, T-Mobile wants to take the pain out of customer service, and Google One lau...

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #635

12 Aug 2018

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P is for Pie, Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 9, and fighting the good fight against robocalls. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questi...