Sun, 26 June 2022
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 dominates the global best-selling smartphone list. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 19 June 2022
Carrier plan changes, platform switching gets easier, and a new network is born. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 12 June 2022
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 Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 5 June 2022
Speculation surrounding this week’s WWDC, Verizon brings eSIM functionality to unlocked devices, and T-Mobile launches Voice over New Radio. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 29 May 2022
Transitioning back west, Digital IDs, and communicating through space. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 22 May 2022
Qualcomm announces a pair of new Snapdragon processors, Verizon raising rates by a couple bucks, and more discussion about OS dominance. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 15 May 2022
Google announces new hardware at I|O, AT&T launches location based routing of 911 calls, and looking at the past to predict the future. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 8 May 2022
Apple starts making the move to its own modems, AT&T raises plan prices, and T-Mobile raises the bar on 5G home internet. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 1 May 2022
Musk buys Twitter, dual-SIM data switching, and using AirTags for vehicle tracking. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 24 April 2022
The FCC wants to investigate radio receiver interference, T-Mobile will launch the OnePlus Nord N20 5G next week, and Apple updates firmware for the MagSafe Battery Pack. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 17 April 2022
Google Fi updates plans, Apple Watch may be more functional when the battery runs low, and self repairs for the Google Pixel. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 10 April 2022
Apple announces dates for WWDC 2022, Google updates multiple apps and services, and do you really need that new SIM? How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 3 April 2022
The EU wants interoperable messaging platforms, Verizon and AT&T playing catch up with C-band deployments, and T-Mobile delays CDMA network shutdowns. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 27 March 2022
5G impacts battery life, 5G coverage gets better, and 5G now costs less. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 20 March 2022
Ukraine carriers work to keep networks online, more iPhone 14 speculation, and Apple releases a slew of device updates. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 13 March 2022
A new iPhone SE, a new iPad Air, and an update to Google’s Messaging application. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 6 March 2022
New chips from Qualcomm, Verizon accelerates its mid-band 5G deployments and new Apple hardware this week. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 27 February 2022
The reality of data caps, trouble for some Visible account holders, and a new flagship from Motorola. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 20 February 2022
Worldwide data speeds put the hammer down, Apple soothes iCloud keychain pain, and the downside of the upstream. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 13 February 2022
Samsung announces the Galaxy S22 series, Apple announces Tap to Pay on iPhone, and a deeper dive into battery maintenance options for Android handsets. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 6 February 2022
The Open App Markets Act progresses through the Senate, Verizon moves to 3-year contracts, and more details emerge about the next generation iPhone SE. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 30 January 2022
More 5G wins for T-Mobile, more features on the horizon with iOS 15.3, and choosing an eSIM when traveling internationally. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 23 January 2022
AT&T and Verizon launch mid-band 5G, considering the Open App Markets Act, and using a Dual SIM device. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 16 January 2022
The FAA and FCC reach agreement regarding the C-band spectrum, trouble with Apple’s Private Relay, and not all mid-band is created equal.
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Sun, 9 January 2022
More drama around the launch of 5G in the C-band, new hardware shown off at CES, and Samsung turns to RF harvesting. How to Listen: |
Sun, 2 January 2022
5G explained, another data breach for T-Mobile and support for legacy BlackBerry devices runs out. How to Listen: |
Sun, 26 December 2021
Battery charging tips, the FCC announces a settlement over failed 911 calls, and aircraft manufacturers ask the DOT to delay C-band deployment for 5G. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 19 December 2021
Rumors of a 3rd generation iPhone SE, Stingray use under scrutiny, and Apple releases iOS 15.2. |
Sun, 12 December 2021
The FAA releases safety directives surrounding interference when flying in areas with 5G C-Band signals, the UK announces 2G and 3G network sunset plans, and DC approves the use of digital Driver's Licenses and IDs. |
Sun, 5 December 2021
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the FTC looks to block the acquisition of Arm by Nvidia, and T-Mobile's mid-band 5G coverage is now nationwide. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 28 November 2021
Mobile phones and tracking down insurrectionists, Qualcomm shakes up Snapdragon branding, and Apple may be ready with its own modem by 2023. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sat, 20 November 2021
Apple announces a new Self Service Repair Online Store, pushing back on the C-band deployment delay, and T-Mobile hits their Ultra Capacity rollout goal weeks ahead of expectations. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 14 November 2021
The $1.2B US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act means big investments for broadband, more products see Find My support through Apple's AirTags technology, and why GaN should be your plan. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 7 November 2021
Making the case to use Mail for iOS, AT&T and Verizon agree to delay the launch of 5G in the C-Band, and T-Mobile provides all T-Mobile and Sprint customers a free year of Paramount+. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 31 October 2021
Qualcomm announces next years smartphone chips, Verizon partners with Amazon on the Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation, and Apple releases iOS 15.1. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 24 October 2021
Apple gets Unleashed, Google chooses Flagship, and Samsung does Bespoke. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 17 October 2021
Opensignal confirms T-Mobile as the fastest US mobile network, Apple extends the AirPods repair program, and what to do when your SlingBox stops working. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 10 October 2021
Text message router Syniverse reveals database hack, Apple Watch Series 7, and 800 episodes of The Cell Phone Junkie. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 3 October 2021
The USB Implementers Forum attempts to unify branding for USB Type-C, the FCC proposes new rules to crack down on SIM swap fraud, and week 2 with iOS 15. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 26 September 2021
Europe wants to standardize USB-C, iOS 15 first impressions, and will a new phone help with dead zones. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 19 September 2021
Apple announces the iPhone 13, the Apple Watch Series 7, and multiple new iPads. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 12 September 2021
A judge rules that Apple must let developers offer third party payments, Verizon expands 5G Ultra Wideband connectivity to nearly all NFL stadiums, and Apple's fall 2021 event is coming up on Tuesday. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 5 September 2021
Digital IDs are coming soon, rumors of satellite tech for iPhones, and changes to Apple's digital security services and subscriptions. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 29 August 2021
T-Mobile wins as PCMag's fastest mobile network, new leaked details about the Apple Watch Series 7, and things you can do to protect yourself following the T-Mobile hack. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 22 August 2021
T-Mobile in hot water over claims following it’s merger with Sprint, a data breach causes other headaches for T-Mobile, and new Android hardware from Google and Motorola. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 15 August 2021
Vodafone prepares to restart roaming charges, a triad of Senators introduce legislation on app stores regulation, and Samsung announces the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 8 August 2021
Verizon rolls out 5G business to more cities, T-Mobile plans to shut down the Sprint LTE network next year, and Google releases details of the Pixel 6. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 1 August 2021
Apple reports and beats quarterly earnings, T-Mobile announces mid-band 5G coverage for half the US, and new hardware from Nokia. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 25 July 2021
Apple reaches Google in US smartphone parity, Verizon joins the Messages by Google RCS gang, and Apple releases iOS 14.7. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 18 July 2021
Apple announces the MagSafe Battery Pack, Microsoft unveils Windows 365 and 15 years of The Cell Phone Junkie. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 11 July 2021
Qualcomm and Asus announce the Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders, OnePlus announces a new Android update policy, and maintaining a persistent date in the Android notification status bar. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 4 July 2021
AT&T chooses Google Messages, Apple launches iOS15 public betas, and T-Mobile leverages eSIM to try before you buy. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 27 June 2021
Half of the world owns a smartphone, rumors about a next generation iPhone SE, and summer is here, and so are a few travel tips. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 20 June 2021
Average mobile data usage now exceeds 10GB per month, T-Mobile enables priority access to first responders, and the Beats Studio Buds are announced. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 13 June 2021
All the updates from the WWDC Keynote, President Biden rolls back restrictions targeting TikTok and WeChat, and Motorola announces the moto g stylus 5G. How to Contact us: How to Listen: |
Sun, 6 June 2021
15% of US Adults are now mobile-only internet users, Google announces Pixel Buds A-Series, and Evernote adds task management. How to Contact us: questions@thecellphonejunkie.com How to Listen: |
Sun, 30 May 2021
Details emerge regarding WWDC 2021, iPad OS limitations continue to disappoint, and the future of chargers is GaN. How to Contact us: questions@thecellphonejunkie.com How to Listen: |
Sun, 23 May 2021
AT&T splits with WarnerMedia, Qualcomm attempts to fill the semiconductor gap, and Google announces Android 12. How to Contact us: questions@thecellphonejunkie.com How to Listen: |
Sun, 16 May 2021
The DoD accused of tracking US citizens without warrants, Asus announces the Zenphone 8, and Nokia announces a feature phone for Verizon. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 9 May 2021
A campaign is exposed to repeal net neutrality rules, T-Mobile approaching 50% POPs coverage with mid-band 5G, and Google announces requirements for data collection by apps. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 2 May 2021
Cellebrite legal challenges, 5G performance metrics, and T-Mobile announces the SyncUP Tracker to compete with AirTags. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 25 April 2021
All the news from Apple's Spring Loaded event, Verizon launches 5G Ultra Wideband in new cities, and Samsung announces Galaxy Upcycling at Home. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 18 April 2021
Apple announces its spring 2021 event, San Francisco's clipper card moves to express transit mode, and Spotify teases its Car Thing. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 4 April 2021
eSIM connected devices to double by 2025, Verizon to sunset CDMA at the end of 2022, and T-Mobile goes all in with Google's Messaging App for Android. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 28 March 2021
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 780G, T-Mobile completes STIR/SHAKEN implementation with all US networks, and OnePlus unveils the OnePlus 9. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 21 March 2021
Apple and Google start surfacing vaccine locations in their respective maps applications, Nubia announces the RedMagic 6, and what to do about FaceTime spam. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 14 March 2021
Congress passes the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act this week, get ready to pay more for 5G on Verizon and Google Voice gets ready to ditch SMS forwarding. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 7 March 2021
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Sound, T-Mobile entices enterprise customers to work from anywhere, and Apple makes it easier to export your photos. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 28 February 2021
Clipper Card goes digital, T-Mobile raises the bar on unlimited, and Google lets you schedule when to send text messages. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 21 February 2021
Essential is now Nothing, Apple will handle more repairs in-house, and Google releases a preview of Android 12 to developers. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 14 February 2021
Apple Car rumors make a 180, new options from MVNO Visible, and what happens to phones when they get traded in. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 7 February 2021
Apple Car rumors continue to swirl, the future of smartphone photography may come down to flat lens technology, and Apple wants to let your Watch unlock your iPhone. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 31 January 2021
Who's leading the 5G race in the US, Apple reports record holiday quarter results, and Verizon kicks mmWave deployments into high gear. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 24 January 2021
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 870, the future of Apple laptops could look a lot like the iPad, and Google redesigning search on mobile. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 17 January 2021
Qualcomm acquires Nuvia, Samsung unveils its S21 series, and Microsoft updates its iPad Office apps. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 10 January 2021
Verizon shifts course and won't shut down it's 3G network yet, a new iPhone SE may be on the horizon for Q2, and the Galaxy S21 arrives this week. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 3 January 2021
The latest federal government stimulus bill includes broadband subsidies for schools and small businesses, T-Mobile stops activating CDMA-only devices, and the end is here for Adobe Flash. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 27 December 2020
Apple's newest iOS privacy feature rolling out soon, Xiaomi will become the latest company to remove chargers from the box, and how to upgrade from Sprint to T-Mobile. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 20 December 2020
Qualcomm and Google collaborate on enhance Project Treble, Apple releases iOS 14.3, and 5G terms explained. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 13 December 2020
Troubleshooting Apple Watch Battery issues, T-Mobile announces a standalone 5G hotspot and plans, and Apple announces AirPods Max. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 6 December 2020
The FCC will have a new commissioner in January, Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 888, and HD Facetime comes to the iPhone. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 29 November 2020
GPS is about to get a major upgrade, the FCC kills a proposal to allow in-flight calling on planes, and how to use cellular as your primary connection without breaking the bank. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 22 November 2020
Verizon entices enterprise users with its new Fleet Swap program, T-Mobile implements 3 digit dialing for mental health support, and discussing 3rd party charging solutions. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 15 November 2020
T-Mobile expands it's home internet program, Google Photos sun-setting free unlimited uploads, and the end of an era for Slingbox. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 8 November 2020
Qualcomm reports quarterly earnings, Spotify begins streaming support on the Apple Watch, and Apple releases iOS 14.2. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 1 November 2020
Apple releases quarterly earnings, T-Mobile announces TVision streaming television, and more comments about home phone replacements. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 25 October 2020
Hands on with the iPhone 12, the UK updates laws regarding phone usage while driving, and what plan to get when all you really need is minutes. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 18 October 2020
Apple announces 4 new iPhones, Florida drivers will soon have virtual licenses, and OnePlus revealed the OnePlus 8T. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 11 October 2020
Apple's iPhone 12 is almost here, T-Mobile's successful 5G NR session using carrier aggregation, and Spotify now lets you search by lyrics. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 4 October 2020
New York announces their COVID notification app, Google announces its 5G Pixel phones for 2020, and Battery Charging 101. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 27 September 2020
Qualcomm announces a new 7-series gaming chip, Samsung shows off a more affordable Galaxy S20 phone, and Amazon announces Luna. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 20 September 2020
Nvidia acquires Arm, Verizon acquires Tracfone, and all the news out of Apple's fall 2020 event. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 13 September 2020
Google announces Android 11, a special Apple event this week, and Motorola launches it's 2020 razr. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 6 September 2020
Apple and Google announce Exposure Notifications Express, T-Mobile goes live with mid-band 5G, and DC Metro cards get added to Express Transit. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 30 August 2020
The ongoing legal drama between Epic Games and Apple, the US trails in 5G data speeds, and rumors of an AirPower replacement. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 23 August 2020
The US Secret Service buys smartphone location data, Apple gives customers more time to purchase AppleCare, and Evernote Premium explained. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 16 August 2020
Diving deep on the iPad Magic Keyboard, Microsoft finally launches the the Surface Duo, and multiple Android updates from Google. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 9 August 2020
Virginia adopts the Exposure Notification API, T-Mobile enables standalone mode on it's 5G network, and Samsung announces the Galaxy Note20. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 2 August 2020
Qualcomm announces Quick Charge 5, iPhone 12 delays, and updates to the Apple/Google Exposure Notifications System. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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Sun, 26 July 2020
T-Mobile reveals plans for its 5G new radio Standalone technology, the iPhone SE is attracting Android switchers, and Major League Baseball relies on iPads for its shortened season. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:
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