Sun, 29 December 2024
Recapping the key mobile phone themes from 2024, plus a perspective on how to use the iPhone’s Camera Control. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 22 December 2024
The FCC clears a path for unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band, T-Mobile is accepting beta-test sign ups for its direct-to-cell service, and granular control comes to Camera Control. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 15 December 2024
The FCC has had enough with robocalls, Verizon wants you to pay more to guarantee good video calls, and the latest protocols could be coming soon to the Apple Watch. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 8 December 2024
Governments are cracking down on social media, cybersecurity threats are targeting US Telecoms, and the UK approves the merger between Vodafone and Three. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 1 December 2024
Starlink gets FCC authorization to provide T-Mobile Direct-to-Cell service, more rumors swirl around the iPhone 17 Air, and the FTC raises concerns about smart device updates. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 24 November 2024
The DOJ wants Google to sell off Chrome, T-Mobile thwarts a major network breach, and WhatsApp introduces voice transcription. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 17 November 2024
AirTag locations can now be shared with a link, Boost sheds its MVNO status, and rebooting iPhones are making things difficult for law enforcement. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sat, 9 November 2024
The EU opens an investigation against Corning, SpaceX connects over a quarter-million customers during recent US hurricanes, and Apple releases beta versions of iOS 18.2. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 3 November 2024
iOS 18.1 arrives, Google looks to speed up its releases of Android, and contemplating fixed wireless reliability. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 27 October 2024
Carriers don’t like the FCCs proposed rule on phone unlocking, AT&T announces 30-day trials, and iOS 18.1 is coming this week. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 20 October 2024
The FTC looks to make canceling subscriptions easier, AI’s impact on device RAM, and Apple’s Car Key feature comes to new vehicles. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 13 October 2024
Carriers respond to a second hurricane to hit the southeast in 2 weeks, implications about some of Apple’s new software, and discussing satellite messaging as a lifeline in emergencies. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 6 October 2024
A nationwide outage hits Verizon, DirecTV buys Dish, and Apple’s first point releases of the fall. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 29 September 2024
Diving deep on the iPhone 16, California passes a ‘Click to Cancel’ law, and does battery management even matter. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 22 September 2024
The EU asks Apple to open up to third party devices, SpaceX tests wireless alerts from space, and the new iPhone 16 is here. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Tue, 10 September 2024
New iPhones, new Apple Watches, and new AirPods, breaking down all the news out of Apple’s Glowtime event. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 8 September 2024
Verizon to acquire Frontier, final predictions ahead of Apple’s iPhone 16 event, and changes for Spotify users coming to Apple products. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 1 September 2024
The FCC ramps up funding for 5G in rural areas, Verizon’s plans for satellite connectivity, and its (almost) Glowtime. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 25 August 2024
Carriers look to Open Radio Access to drive network advancement, Apple re-releases updates, and discussing Google Fi. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 18 August 2024
Objections to T-Mobile’s direct to cell satellite service, new Pixel hardware, and mobile ID support coming to California. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 11 August 2024
The Department of Justice wins its case against Google, California drivers to soon get digital licenses, and on the go with the Apple Watch Ultra. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 4 August 2024
A federal court rules that warrants are required to search phones, Qualcomm releases its most affordable 5G chipset, and iOS 18.1 shows off Apple Intelligence features. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 28 July 2024
A lifetime price guarantee lawsuit has been filed against T-Mobile, looking ahead to future iPhones, and bring on the speed tests! How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 21 July 2024
AT&T discloses a major data breach affecting call and text records, the FCC proposes FirstNet manage the 4.9 GHz band, and T-Mobile maintains its top position in network performance. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 14 July 2024
Summer is here, and we’re talking about how to use technology to make the most of your travels. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 7 July 2024
AT&T announces a new early upgrade program, speculation surrounding upcoming Apple products, and new Pixel hardware coming in August. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 30 June 2024
The FCC proposes making device unlocks easier, Verizon announces a rebrand, and Samsung schedules its next Unpacked event. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 23 June 2024
California considers a statewide smartphone ban in schools, T-Mobile’s Price Lock guarantee gets challenged, and get ready to record those naps. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 16 June 2024
Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote unveils major updates across the board, T-Mobile's controversial price hikes, and Nokia's groundbreaking 3D spatial audio call over cellular. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 9 June 2024
Expectations ahead of this week’s WWDC, SpaceX aiming for a fall launch of direct-to-cellular satellite service, and price hikes for multiple subscription services. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 2 June 2024
T-Mobile announces plans to acquire U.S. Cellular, Verizon shares its plans for satellite network coverage, and what we know about Apple’s AI plans in iOS 18. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 26 May 2024
Price increases for T-Mobile customers, Samsung and iFixit end their repair partnership, and using your phone to ride the Paris metro just got a whole lot easier. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 19 May 2024
AT&T jumps into the space-based cell service game, new battery settings for the iPad, and all the AI details announced at Google I/O. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 12 May 2024
US Cellular may be for sale, new iPads after an 18 month hiatus, and Google’s latest affordable Pixel. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 5 May 2024
[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 let you go Turbo, and T-Mobile closes its deal with Mint. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 28 April 2024
The FCC reinstates net neutrality, new T-Mobile plans for on-the-go customers, and new iPads next week. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 21 April 2024
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 charger while on the road is about to get a whole lot easier. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 14 April 2024
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. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 7 April 2024
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 iPhones. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 31 March 2024
The DOJ comes after Apple, dates set for this year’s developer conferences, and new plans from multiple MVNOs. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 24 March 2024
Apple works to train LLMs, Pixel 8A rumors, and answering the question “Is the iPad still relevant?” How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 17 March 2024
The US House wants a TikTok sale, Asus reveals new flagship hardware, and a discussion on message storage. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 10 March 2024
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: How to Listen: |
Sun, 3 March 2024
New devices announced at Mobile World Congress 2024, AT&T offers credit to customers following last month's outage, and more thoughts on managing battery charging. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 25 February 2024
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 us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 18 February 2024
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 Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 11 February 2024
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: How to Listen: |
Sun, 4 February 2024
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 us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 28 January 2024
The race to space continues with backing from large investors, big price changes coming for Verizon customers, and Apple announces major software changes to comply with EU law. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 21 January 2024
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: How to Listen: |
Sun, 14 January 2024
All the news and devices announced at CES 2024. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 7 January 2024
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 weeks away. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
