The Cell Phone Junkie
Episodes
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #534
05 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Verizon increases LTE speeds, T-Mobile further limits it's limited unlimited, and fall device announcements at IFA ahead of a new iPhone launch. How t...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #533
29 Aug 2016
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RootMetrics scores the US carriers, WhatsApp starts sharing data with Facebook, and Google's WiFi assistant comes to the Nexus line. How to Contact us...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #532
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Android and iOS devices top 99% of worldwide market share, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint dramatically revamp their data plans, and Google releases Duo. Ho...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #531
14 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sprint reaches nearly 300Mbps with 3-channel carrier aggregation, nearly a billion Android devices could be effected by a recently discovered security...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #530
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung announces the new Note, Google starts work on a standard password manager, and there might be hope for blocking unknown callers. How to Contac...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #529
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Verizon buys Yahoo, quarterly earnings reports roll in, and Google builds in spam blocking to the Android phone app on Nexus devices. How to Contact u...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #528
24 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The FCC asks carriers to improve call blocking tools, Corning steps up it's game with the latest version of Gorilla Glass, and Verizon clamps down on ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #527
17 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Qualcomm introduces the chip of 2017, creating the 5G rules to govern future networks, and AT&T bets on Flying COWs. How to Contact us: www.thecellpho...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #526
10 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Verizon announces new rate plans, picking a keyboard for a tablet, and is this the end of an era for BlackBerry? How to Contact us: www.thecellphoneju...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #525
03 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
N is for Nougat, U.S. Cellular comes to Project Fi, and Amazon brings ads to the lock screen. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #524
26 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The FCC starts pushing 5G, corroborating rumors about the iPhone 7, and do more with Dropbox. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #523
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
All the news out of WWDC, Bluetooth 5 is announced, and the OnePlus 3 is available for purchase. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questio...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #522
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
T-Mobile announces Uncarrier 11, new hardware from Samsung and Motorola, and using Do Not Disturb to handle blocking of unknown calls. How to Contact ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #521
05 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Using location data to solve crimes, T-Mobile rolls out a plan for tourists in the US, and disecting the latest rumors for the iPhone 7. How to Contac...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #520
30 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Contradictory laboratory test results link certain cancers to cellular radiation, the continued slow slide of Windows Mobile, and Batman coming to a p...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #519
22 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
All the news from Google I|O in San Francisco, plus new hardware from Motorola, and a new version of iOS9 from Apple. How to Contact us: www.thecellph...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #518
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Feds question device security, free real-time offline language translation, and Evernote gets cozy with Google Drive. How to Contact us: www.thece...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #517
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A new study claims that cell phones do not cause brain cancer, Netflix now gives users control over how much data their video consumes, and Dish netwo...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #516
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T to shut down their 2G network by the end of the year, cheaper roaming throughout Europe, and 2 key apps get native iOS sharing. How to Contact us...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #515
24 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
First quarter earnings start rolling in, apps on your wrist will soon all be native, and clarifying world travel with Google services. How to Contact ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #514
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Court rulings, federal investigations, and proposed legislation, what the future implications each will have for the US consumer. How to Contact us: w...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #513
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
T-Mobile expands Binge on and Music Freedom beside new voice services and 2-line plans, BBM offers more control over messages on all platforms, and ho...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #512
03 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Prepaid is about to get less anonymous, T-Mobile planning for data-only plans, and save big on new smartphones at Walmart this spring. How to Contact ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #511
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking down Apple’s latest press event announcements, AT&T and Verizon iPhone customers can now do more with WiFi calling, and T-Mobile opens up B...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #510
20 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A look ahead to Apple's press event, free streaming baseball from T-Mobile, and Google Maps brings in ride sharing data. How to Contact us: www.thecel...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #509
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The new Samsung Galaxy devices are now on sale with promotions galore, Project Fi is open to anyone, and jamming cells with get you thrown in a cell. ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #508
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Taking sides in Apple vs. the FBI, DirecTV to offer streaming plans starting this fall, and "I'll pay with Google”…not so fast. How to Contact us:...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #507
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
More discussion on Apple vs. the FBI, more talk from the carriers about 5G, and Qualcomm wins big at Mobile World Congress. How to Contact us: www.the...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #506
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Apple pushes back on the FBI to help crack into an iPhone, over 98% of smartphones around the world run Android or iOS, and new hardware out of Mobile...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #505
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T announces plans to start testing 5G, Sprint gets even more aggressive with device and plan pricing, and calling on Google Hangouts is about to ge...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #504
07 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
OpenSignal reports on the state of the nations networks, Sprint sets the WiMAX sunset schedule, and get credit for trading in your broken iPhone. How ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #503
31 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Smartphone shipments hit an all time high in 2015, Sprint announces new LTE markets, and Apple Pay coming to an ATM near you. How to Contact us: www.t...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #502
24 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung forced to stop selling certain phones due to patent issues, rumors about a new smaller iPhone, and lots of discussion around T-Mobile’s infl...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #501
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T brings back unlimited data with a catch, iOS 9.3 is shaping up to be a major release, and a TCPJ reunion. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunk...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #500
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cars become the new platform focus, Lenovo drops the Motorola brand, and all the news out of CES 2016. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com q...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #499
04 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T becomes the last US carrier to ditch contracts, Verizon starts offering switching incentives, and using T-Mobile while traveling in Europe. How t...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #498
28 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
YouTube claims T-Mobile is throttling its video traffic, Samsung releases the Galaxy A9 and commentary on T-Mobile Binge On. How to Contact us: www.th...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #497
21 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The FCC questions carriers about zero-rated services, Project Fi opens up to data-only devices, and mobile payments are coming to China. How to Contac...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #496
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Boost Mobile announces free music streaming, Apple announces an iPhone battery case, and Cortana comes to iPhone and Android. How to Contact us: www.t...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #495
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Cellphone-only households in the US closes in on 50%, 5G spectrum gets some spotlight at the World Radiocommunication Conference, and WiFi calling sta...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #494
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
T-Mobile announces 3 months of unlimited data for all, Huawei announces the Mate 8, and Rdio begins cancelling customer subscriptions. How to Contact ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #493
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sprint rebrands its enhanced network to LTE Plus alongside new rate plans and free tablets for customers, Apple Pay launches in Canada and Australia, ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #492
16 Nov 2015
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T-Mobile announces Binge On, the iPad Pro goes on sale, and YouTube Music is released. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.comquestions@thecellph...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #491
09 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sprint becomes the first US carrier to announce a roaming agreement in Cuba, BlackBerry announces its plan to keep the Priv secure, and some key updat...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #490
02 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Another step by European Parliament to abolish roaming charges, new hardware from Motorola, and the future of Android might include Chrome. How to Con...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #489
26 Oct 2015
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Verizon turning a corner on WiFi calling, HTC announces the One A9 and Apple releases iOS 9.1. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.comquestions@t...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #488
19 Oct 2015
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Synchronized numbers and calling over WiFi, data is unlimited until it isn’t, and Band 12 revisited. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.comque...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #487
12 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jumping on the iPhone 6S bandwagon, AT&T launches WiFi calling, and new hardware from Microsoft. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.comquestions...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #486
05 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Google announces new Nexus devices, Sprint announces plan rate increases, and making the move to T-Mobile. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.co...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #485
28 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
iPhone upgrade plans get dirt cheap, Samsung offers to pay some of your device installments to switch over, and more about the new band 12 for T-Mobil...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #484
21 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Qualcomm announces the processors of the future, Verizon now lets you say hola from Cuba, and Apple releases a fairly stable iOS 9.0. How to Contact u...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #483
14 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Apple announces new iPhones and iPads, T-Mobile touts Extended range LTE and a new Lifetime Coverage Guarantee, and Google takes Android Pay live. How...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #482
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
T-Mobile tells customers to stop stealing data on its unlimited smartphone plans, rumors heat up ahead of this week’s new iPhone announcements, and ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #481
30 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Verizon finally embraces activation of non-Verizon devices, Apple announces its fall iPhone event, and how to choose a cloud storage solution. How to ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #480
24 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
M is for Marshmallow, Sprint becomes the latest carrier to ditch contracts, and Google announces a WiFi router. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunk...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #479
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Google becomes Alphabet, Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+, and Apple releases iOS 8.4.1. How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #478
09 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sprint falls to the #4 US carrier position, the FCC calendars the 600MHz spectrum auction, and Siri may soon start transcribing your voicemails. How t...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #477
03 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T wants FM radios in Android handsets, T-Mobile announces good news for iPhone switchers, and new hardware from Motorola and OnePlus. How to Contac...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #476
27 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T raising activation fees, Verizon in a holding pattern for new spectrum, and T-Mobile plans to refresh text messaging. How to Contact us:www.thece...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #475
19 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Electronic SIM cards arriving as early as next year, Marshall announces an incredibly unique smartphone, and how to manage photos on iOS. How to Conta...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #474
13 Jul 2015
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Microsoft makes significant cuts to its phone division, T-Mobile announces Mobile without Borders, and Apple releases the first public beta of iOS 9. ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #473
05 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Roaming changes in Europe by 2017, Sprint announces a new All-In Plan, and Apple Music launches with iOS 8.4. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #472
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Qi gets a boost, T-Mobile ups their upgrade frequency, and Apple Music launches with week with the release of iOS 8.4. How to Contact us:www.thecellph...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #471
21 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
5G defining, data speed throttling, and Havana calling. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.comquestions@thecellphonejunkie.comTwitter650-999-052...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #470
15 Jun 2015
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Apple reveals new versions of its operating systems, and getting mad at the carriers. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.comquestions@thecellpho...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #469
08 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Changes in the government’s ability to collect phone records, T-Mobile eyes a merger with Dish Network, and Huawei looks to make a splash in the US ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #468
01 Jun 2015
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Google makes multiple announcements at IO, Apple releases its first Watch OS update, and Android Auto explained. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejun...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #467
17 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Verizon announces plans to buy AOL, T-Mobile’s LTE network now matches Sprint’s, and the comeback of the flip phone. How to Contact us:www.thecell...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #466
10 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
AT&T loosens its belt on throttling of unlimited plans,T-Mobile announces the end of the MetroPCS CDMA network, and Amazon Prime video comes to the fr...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #465
03 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Q1 earnings hit the street, Best Buy to start accepting Apple Pay, and Google Now functionality expands to dozens of third party apps. How to Contact ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #464
27 Apr 2015
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Google reveals the launch details for Project Fi, how to buy an unlocked phone, and some tips when porting your number to Google Voice. How to Contact...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #463
19 Apr 2015
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Sprint announces at home visits to setup your new phone, new hardware from Blackberry, and Google makes it easier to find your lost phone. How to Cont...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #462
12 Apr 2015
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Sprint begins offering free international roaming, Apple releases iOS 8.3, and testing Outlook for iOS. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.comqu...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #461
05 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
T-Mobile announces new coverage maps, Apple Watch pre-orders begin this week, and Google Drive releases automatic photo backups. How to Contact us:www...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #460
30 Mar 2015
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The Android flagship battle heats up as both the HTC M9 and Samsung Galaxy S6 will be available in less than 2 weeks, plus Amazon is offering unlimite...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #459
22 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
T-Mobile announces Uncarrier 9.0, detailed rumors about a TV service from Apple come to light, and Facebook Messenger now lets you send and receive mo...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #458
15 Mar 2015
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All about Apple this week as we breakdown the Spring Forward media event, plus Google announces a new version of Android. How to Contact us:www.thecel...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #457
08 Mar 2015
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Google plans to announce it's own branded wireless service, the final 2014 carrier subscriber numbers are in, and counting down to the Apple Watch. Ho...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #456
02 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The FCC makes it’s decision about net neutrality, the Apple Watch press conference gets scheduled, and new devices trickle out at the 2015 Mobile Wo...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #455
23 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Carriers speak out on the latest AWS spectrum auction, T-Mobile claims to have overtaken Sprint as the #3 US carrier, and public betas coming to iOS. ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #454
15 Feb 2015
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Apple reportedly working on a car, Visa wants to use your smartphone to verify your location, and a listener review of wearables. How to Contact us:ww...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #453
08 Feb 2015
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Regulating internet access as a utility, Sprint picks up now bankrupt Radio Shack locations, and British Telecom buys mobile carrier EE. How to Contac...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #452
01 Feb 2015
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The FCC’s latest spectrum auction wraps up, Apple reports the largest quarterly earnings of any company in history, and Microsoft released its Outlo...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #451
25 Jan 2015
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Dealing with a new wave of robocalls to cell phones, Microsoft announces Windows 10, and could Google be your next carrier? How to Contact us:www.thec...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #450
18 Jan 2015
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A possible suitor for BlackBerry emerges, Google releases Chrome Remote Desktop for iOS, and closing the loop on closing iPhone apps. How to Contact u...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #449
11 Jan 2015
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More carriers begin offering rollover data, and the news out of CES 2015. How to Contact us:[email protected]...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #448
05 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
T-Mobile’s John Legere wraps up the year with predictions of his own, a big win for Apple Pay, and CES 2015 is underway. How to Contact us:www.thece...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #447
28 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at 2014 and a look ahead to what we can expect in 2015. How to Contact us:[email protected] –...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #446
21 Dec 2014
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The FCC provides guidance on data roaming rates, T-Mobile announces Data Stash, and BlackBerry announces a Classic. How to Contact us:www.thecellphone...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #445
14 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing the driver’s license into the 21st century with a smartphone app, T-Mobile slashes rates on unlimited plans, and how to buy a used smartpho...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #444
08 Dec 2014
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AT&T unifies throttling thresholds, Verizon announces network changes and upgrades, and Sprint targets competition with half price service offers. How...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #443
30 Nov 2014
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T-Mobile doubles its music unlimited offerings, Amazon slashes the price of the Fire Phone, and how to choose an all-in-one wireless printer. How to C...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #442
24 Nov 2014
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AT&T matches Verizon’s data promotion, T-Mobile makes international calling less expensive, and Apple releases iOS 8.1.1. How to Contact us:www.thec...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #441
16 Nov 2014
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President Obama speaks out in support of net neutrality, the Justice Department accused of flying fake cell towers around the US, and Apple finally re...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #440
09 Nov 2014
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Inter-carrier VoLTE coming soon, AT&T goes south of the border with Iusacell acquisition, and Canadian carrier Rogers introduces fixed price roaming i...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #439
02 Nov 2014
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T-Mobile continues it’s incredible growth, Motorola and Verizon announce the Droid Turbo, and if you give Google a minute, they’ll give you a free...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #438
27 Oct 2014
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The NSA approves the use of select Samsung devices, Microsoft drops the Nokia brand from its smartphones, and Google announces a new email management ...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #437
20 Oct 2014
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Google announces new Nexus devices alongside the latest Android OS, Apple announces new iPads along side the latest MacOS, and HP announces the end of...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #436
12 Oct 2014
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HTC announces a phone that prioritizes selfies, Google Voice now supports MMS, and the truth about data caps. How to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie...
The Cell Phone Junkie Show #435
05 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The FCC fines Marriott for blocking guest WiFi networks, data doubling promotions from Verizon and Sprint, and Microsoft announces Windows 10. How to ...