The Cell Phone Junkie

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #963

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:

11-24
39:43

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #962

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:

11-17
32:48

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #961

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:

11-09
23:01

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #960

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:

11-03
38:03

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #959

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:

10-27
32:06

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #958

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:

10-20
22:25

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #957

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:

10-13
34:28

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #956

A nationwide outage hits Verizon, DirecTV buys Dish, and Apple’s first point releases of the fall. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

10-06
28:15

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #955

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:

09-29
45:16

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #954

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:

09-22
46:59

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #953

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:

09-10
46:55

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #952

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:

09-08
29:10

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #951

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:

09-01
26:22

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #950

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:

08-25
31:05

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #949

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:

08-18
32:28

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #948

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:

08-11
26:49

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #947

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:

08-04
25:51

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #946

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:

07-28
28:48

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #945

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:

07-21
41:54

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #944

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:

07-14
43:43

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