The Cell Phone Junkie Podcasts 2012

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #320

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #320 49:43
Show Notes
Sprint’s LTE network goes live, AT&T announces the ATRIX HD and Jelly Bean starts rolling out to the Galaxy Nexus.

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News
RIM CEO talks smaller number of devices, continuation of BlackBerry 7 and BBM video
Tep Wireless launches European roaming service for $5 per day
Q2 stats from Nielsen released
AT&T announces LTE network expansion
AT&T brings unlimited North American texting to GoPhone plans
Verizon expands LTE coverage in parts of Georgia and New York
Sprint's LTE network goes live
Rogers to cover 60% of Canadians with LTE by the end of the year
Cell carriers swamped by police requests

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TCPJ Unlocked Show #118

Devices
BlackBerry Curve 9310 comes to Verizon
AT&T announces the Motorola ATRIX HD
Samsung announced Verizon Developer Galaxy S III
T-Mobile announces two new Huawei devices, the myTouch and myTouch Q
Wilson Sleek 4G-V now on sale

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Software
Twitter for iOS and Android updated
Google+ for iOS updated, now with iPad support
AT&T and Sprint Galaxy S IIIs updated to remove universal search
Facebook for Android update brings front camera access, restricted to Froyo and above
NBC to Stream Olympics to Android and iOS Devices Free
AT&T Galaxy Note upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
AT&T announced Android 4.0 for the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean being pushed out to the HSPA+ Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Sprint updates EVO 4G LTE, brings back Google Wallet
Sprint Epic 4G Touch upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #321

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #321 1:06:55
Show Notes
AT&T announces shared data plans, T-Mobile confirms it will get Samsung Galaxy Note and HTC confirms Jelly Bean is coming to the One series.

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News
Nokia loses $1B in Q2, 4 million Windows Phones shipped
Verizon Q2 earnings reveal 888K new subscribers, 50% of customers have smartphones
US mobile subscribers now 450MB of data per month
AT&T announces shared data plans coming in August
AT&T will likely charge for FaceTime over cellular in iOS 6
Verizon expands 4G LTE into 33 new markets
Sprint says 15 LTE markets now live
T-Mobile announces 'Open Europe' Plan for business customers
Leap announces cheaper data plans

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Devices
T-Mobile confirms its getting the Samsung Galaxy Note

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Software
Ice Cream Sandwich coming to the Sprint HTC EVO 3D and EVO Design 4G in August
HTC confirms Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is coming to the HTC One X, One S and One XL

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #322

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #322 38:21
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Samsung sales steamroll over Apple, Sprint and AT&T announce earnings, and where to get the best deal on a used iPhone.

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News
New California Law Allows Dictated Texting While Driving
Samsung trounces Apple in Q2 with estimated 50M smartphone sales
Three UK subscribers top 1GB of data per month
Apple reports Q3 2012 results
AT&T announces Q2 earnings, strong growth in revenue and subscribers
Sprint reports $1.4 billion loss, but 1.5 million iPhones sold in Q2
AT&T LTE network expands to over 50 markets

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Software
Nexus Q application now supports Android 2.3 Gingerbread and higher
Slacker Radio partners with American Public Media to begin Public Radio offerings
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on it's way to the T-Mobile Nexus S
AT&T Schedules Android 4.0 Update for LG Nitro HD

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #323

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #323 47:15
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MVNO competition heats up, the next iPhone’s arrival all but confirmed, and a major update for Google Wallet.

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News
Android still powers over half of US smartphones, iPhone continues rise
AT&T spends $650 million to acquire NextWave for WCS band spectrum
FCC tells Verizon to stop blocking tethering apps, VZW fined $1.25 million
Republic Wireless reopens beta to new customers
Simple Mobile lowers price to $50 per month
AT&T to shut down 2G GSM/EDGE network by 2017

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Devices
iMore: Apple to announce next iPhone and a smaller iPad September 12th
RIM announces the 4G LTE enabled BlackBerry PlayBook
Samsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile goes on sale August 8th
Samsung confirms next Galaxy Note to be announced August 29th
Verizon announces the Pantech Marauder

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Software
Gmail for iOS updated, now lets users save photos
Google Wallet updated, now supports all major credit cards
Samsung Music Hub now live, available on the Galaxy S III
Amazon Cloud Player updated, now with scan and match, 256 Kbps audio
HTC Rezound gets ICS

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #324

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #324 57:24
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US carrier postpaid subscriber growth slows dramatically, the Apple v. Samsung trial reveals some interesting data, and what it’s like to be throttled.

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News
Tier 1 carriers gain 397,000 postpaid subs in Q2, but growth slows
Apple and Samsung Reveal U.S. Mobile Device Sales in Court Case
In 2010, Apple offered to license iOS device patents to Samsung: $40 a tablet, $30 a phone
Leap announces Q2 results, down 300k subscribers, won't make $75m Sprint payment
AT&T shared data plans launch Thursday August 23rd
Verizon to offer additional shared data plans...if you know to ask for them
T-Mobile's Q2 earnings include postpaid losses, prepaid gains
MetroPCS becomes the world's first carrier with VoLTE

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TCPJ Unlocked Show #120

Software
Apple confirms YouTube has been dropped from iOS 6
Google to update Search for iOS, including voice searching
Google Translate for Android now translates via photos
HTC says Android 4.0 arriving soon for multiple devices

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #325

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #325 37:18
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Verizon’s 4G network now covers 75% of the US population, preorders for the new iPhone could begin September 12th, and AT&T will allow FaceTime over 3G...for some.

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News
Top US carriers for Q2 2012
Motorola to cut jobs, focus on fewer phones
US District Court Judge orders Apple and Samsung to meet yet again
AT&T expands LTE network, now in over 50 markets
Verizon says its 4G LTE network now reaches 75% of the country
Verizon’s $4B cable spectrum deal approved by the FCC and DoJ

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Devices
iMore: The new iPhone preorders will begin September 12th
Motorola Photon Q for Sprint will arrive on August 19th for $200
Verizon announces the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
Samsung announces Galaxy Note 10.1 availability
Kyocera Rise comes to Sprint and Virgin Mobile

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Software
AT&T will offer FaceTime over cellular, limited to Mobile Share plans only
SkyDrive for Android announced
Pinterest app for Android announced
Google will now route Android users to public transportation stations
Google begins Smart App Updates
Discover joins the Google Wallet game
ICS comes to the Motorola Droid 4, brings global roaming as well

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #326

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #326 53:17
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Apple wins big in its trial against Samsung, AT&T responds to the backlash against its FaceTime over Cellular restrictions, and an all new Facebook for iOS.

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News
Jury overwhelmingly finds in favor of Apple in trial against Samsung
AT&T considers dropping two-year contracts for tablets
AT&T responds to FaceTime restrictions backlash
AT&T shuts down 2G service in Oakland after police radio disruptions
Ting to allow BYOD Sprint devices
T-Mobile announces unlimited 4G data plan
MetroPCS drops unlimited plan to $55, announces the LG Motion as its first Android 4.0 device
Everything Everywhere brand reportedly replaces T-Mobile and Orange in the UK
Inmarsat announces new prepaid voice service for US based phones

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TCPJ Unlocked Show #121

Devices
Nokia reportedly will announce new Windows Phone 8 devices at September 5th event
HTC One V comes to Cricket
Boost Mobile announces the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G, Galaxy Rush and Samsung Array
Virgin Mobile announces the Samsung Galaxy Reverb
ZTE Concord comes to T-Mobile prepaid

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Software
Facebook for iOS updated
Google announces Google Play Store gift cards

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #327

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #327 41:07
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Apple asks courts to ban nearly a dozen Samsung devices, IFA 2012 shows off new fall hardware, and ISIS is finally launching in September.

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News
Apple asking for a ban of eight Samsung devices
ISIS set for September launch
Sprint lights up four new LTE markets
Cricket revamps plans, Muve Music now included for all smartphone options
Fido Canada launches its LTE network

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Devices
Samsung announces the ATIV S as its first Windows Phone 8 device
Motorola RAZR M 4G LTE details leaked out a week ahead of announcement
LG Optimus G announced
LG announces the Optimus L9
Sony announces the Xperia T, V and J smartphones
Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 2
Samsung announces a 16MP Android powered Galaxy Camera
HTC announces the Desire X
ZTE announces the Grand X IN, its first Intel-based smartphone

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Software
Google Now update brings more customized control
HP releases open beta of webOS

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #328

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #328 59:04
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Nokia and Motorola announce new phones, Verizon and AT&T announce LTE network expansions, and we’ll explain an easy way to unlock your iPhone.

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News
FCC to start testing speeds of mobile networks
Android and iOS continue gains as RIM's share plummets
AT&T announces new 4G LTE markets
Verizon’s 4G LTE network expands in 12 markets
RadioShack and Cricket partner for new branded wireless service

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Devices
Apple's next iPhone event confirmed for September 12th
WSJ: Next iPhone will have worldwide LTE support
Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 announced
Verizon announces the LG Intuition
Verizon announces the Samsung Stellar
T-Mobile announces the Samsung Galaxy S II at Walmart for $300
Motorola and Verizon announce the Droid RAZR M, RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD
T-Mobile announces the Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G
Samsung sells 20 million Galaxy S3 handsets in the first 100 days of availability
Leaked screen shots show the Galaxy Note 2 on multiple North American Carriers
Amazon announces new Kindles, LTE option now available

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Software
Nokia launches music streaming service for the US
Sprint begins distribution of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the Nexus S 4G and Galaxy Nexus
Samsung Captivate Glide upgraded to Android 4.0

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #329

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #329 40:21
Show Notes
Apple announces the iPhone 5, Sprint announces a significant LTE expansion, and Google launches a standalone You Tube app for iOS.

News
Apple announces the iPhone 5
Pre-orders sell out within an hour
AT&T and Verizon out of initial iPhone stock within 12 hours
Cricket and C Sprire announce they will too carry the iPhone 5
Verizon and Sprint versions of the iPhone 5 won't offer simultaneous voice and data
AT&T LTE comes to Philadelphia
Sprint announces 4G LTE expansion in New York, LA, Chicago and others
Rural Carrier Association rebrands as Competitive Carriers Association
T-Mobile looking to entice iPhone owners with in-store marketing push
C Spire launches 4G LTE service in Mississippi
EE announces the UK's first 4G network, Lumia, GS III, One XL are the first devices

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TCPJ Unlocked Show #123

Devices
HP says it will ‘ultimately offer a smartphone’
Sprint announces the Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE

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Software
Google updates Google Drive for Android and iOS
Google announces YouTube app for iPhone
Google to discontinue prepaid Google cards next month
Google Wallet no longer working on the Verizon Galaxy Nexus
Nokia to bring additional features to current Lumia line

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #330

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #330 1:04:06
Show Notes
The arrival of the iPhone 5 and iOS 6, plus HTC announces new Windows Phones and Samsung brings the Galaxy Note II on all US carriers.

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News
BlackBerry outage hits parts of Europe, Middle East and Africa on Friday
AT&T launching PTT service in November
AT&T LTE now available in Sacramento, Birmingham, Memphis and others
Verizon launches 19 new and 20 expanded LTE markets
T-Mobile launches HSPA+ on 1900MHz in Las Vegas

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Devices
Apple announces over two million iPhone 5 pre-orders in 24 hours
AT&T says the iPhone 5 is the 'Most Successful iPhone Launch Ever'
How to unlock the iPhone 5
Verizon iPhone 5 will come factory unlocked
HTC announces the Windows Phone 8S and 8X
LG launches the Optimus G
Motorola and Intel unveil the RAZR i
Samsung announces the Galaxy Note II coming to all major US carriers


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Software
Twitter updates Android and iOS apps
Google Maps for Android updated, now synchronizes search history
iOS 6 now available for download
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus begins receiving Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Motorola says it will update the Droid Bionic to Android 4.0

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #331

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #331 1:02:04
Show Notes
RIM shows off more BlackBerry 10, multiple updates from Google for iOS apps and how much does it cost to charge your cell phone each year.

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News
RIM announces fiscal Q2 2013 earnings results
Annual costs to power devices compared, smartphones cost less than $1 per year
Tim Cook publishes open letter apologizing for Maps in iOS 6
LightSquared proposes new plan to the FCC
Sprint continues its LTE network expansion
T-Mobile sells off towers to Crown Castle for $2.4 billion
Jitterbug announces new service plans

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Devices
Apple announces 5 million iPhone 5s sold during opening weekend
Verizon will keep iPhone 5 SIM Slot Unlocked
RIM talks BlackBerry 10, hitting carriers for testing in October
Samsung announces media event in late October, Galaxy Note II likely
AT&T announces three new devices, reminds us its getting the Galaxy Note II

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Software
Google Chrome updated for iOS 6 and iPhone 5
Google updates Google Voice for iOS
Google adds support for CardDAV contact syncing
First Jelly Bean update for the Samsung Galaxy S III comes to Poland
AT&T Sony Xperia Ion updated to ICS
HP Releases Open webOS 1.0

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #332

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #332 53:06
Show Notes
MetroPCS and T-Mobile to merge, HTC announces the One X+ and the Starbucks app for iOS finally gets Passbook support.

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News
MetroPCS and Deutsche Telekom confirm merger negotiations
MetroPCS board approves merger with T-Mobile
Current US Smartphone marketshare results
Samsung charges ahead with record Q3 profits
AT&T offering $65 unlimited plans for GoPhone customers, new smartphone
AT&T lights up Jackson, MS with LTE
AT&T drops device return policy to 14 days
Verizon announces Voice and Messaging alerts to help customers manage usage
Sprint’s LTE network found to be lacking in major markets
T-Mobile starts stocking Nano-SIMs for iPhone 5 support
FreedomPop begins public beta, 500MB of free WiMAX data service via Clearwire
Vodafone and O2 network merger approved by UK regulators
Rollout of UK 4G LTE networks set for spring of 2013

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TCPJ Unlocked Show #124

Devices
AT&T announces the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820
AT&T launches the Sony Xperia TL
HTC One X+ officially announced
Sprint and AT&T will sell the LG Optimus G
Samsung Galaxy Camera coming to AT&T with HSPA+ connectivity
LG Google Nexus specs leak

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Software
Google adds Street View to maps web app for iOS
Starbucks app adds Passbook support
Nokia Xpress browser promises to save both on battery and data use
BlackBerry releases PlayBook software version 2.1

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #333

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #333 56:06
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Softbank buys a controlling interest in Sprint, MobileCon is a dud for device announcements, and mobile data use doubled this year.

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News
Japan's Softbank said to be in discussions to purchase Sprint
Mobile data use has doubled in the last year
ITU announces the world officially hit six billion mobile subscriptions in 2011
Intelligence Committee report says Huawei and ZTE are US security threats
HTC earnings fall 79% in Q3
AT&T and T-Mobile to swap spectrum in select markets
Verizon launching 400th LTE market on October 18th
Verizon will sunset 2G and 3G CDMA networks by 2021
Sprint begins offering vanity phone numbers for $3 a month
Sprint users across the US hit with outage Monday
Sprint announces more than 20 additional 4G LTE markets
Leap to begin LTE rollout next week

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Devices
Apple expected to hold iPad mini media event on October 23rd
T-Mobile and Nokia Introduce the Nokia Lumia 810
T-Mobile announces the LG Optimus L9
T-Mobile launching the Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Sprint announces four new LTE devices dubbed the ‘fab four’
Samsung confirms the Galaxy S III Mini coming to Germany
Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD go on sale October 18th
Wilson Electronics announces new 4G signal boosters

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Software
Microsoft bringing Office to Android and iOS
Google+ app updated with pages support for iOS and Android
T-Mobile adding BBM to unlimited texting packages
Google releases Android 4.1.2 update for Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7
Motorola Atrix 2 updated to Ice Cream Sandwich

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #334

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #334 49:37
Show Notes
Sprint takes a controlling interest in Clearwire, Apple and Google announce upcoming events and Microsoft announces Xbox Music.

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News
Strategy Analytics: Smartphone users top 1 billion worldwide
ISIS finally launching on October 22nd
Nokia reports sixth consecutive quarterly loss in Q3 2012
Google announces lower than expected Q3 earnings
Microsoft announces Q3 2012 earnings
FCC approves AT&T WCS Spectrum proposal
Verizon reports Q3 2012 results, profits and revenue increase
Sprint takes majority shareholder control of Clearwire with investment that pushes stake to 50.8%
T-Mobile includes HSPA+ speed on 1900MHz PCS spectrum in Kansas City
T-Mobile entry-level 200MB data plan no longer available
Cricket launches LTE service in Las Vegas

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TCPJ Unlocked Show #125

Devices
Google holding Android event on October 29th
Apple sends out invitations to October 23rd iPad mini and Mac event
Microsoft slips out Surface tablet pricing, starting at $499
AT&T LG Optimus G available starting November 2nd for $200
Sprint's LG Optimus G coming November 11th
ASUS announces the PadFone 2, updates include quad-core and LTE
Sprint to sell the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 starting October 25th for $300
KDDI Japan announces the HTC J Butterfly, 5-inch display at 1080p resolution
Samsung Galaxy S III coming to MetroPCS for $500

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Software
Microsoft announces Xbox Music for Xbox, Windows 8 and mobile apps
Google Calendar released as a stand-alone app for Android
Carrier billing coming soon for Verizon Android users
Android 4.1 update rolling out to UK versions of the Samsung Galaxy S III
Sony provides a roadmap of Jelly Bean updates

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #335

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #335 1:11:53
Show Notes
Quarterly earnings show mixed results across the industry, Apple announces new iPads and get ready for the next Nexus.

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News
AT&T announces/meets Q3 earnings expectations, iPhones dominate
Sprint announces Q3 earnings, reports a $767 net loss with 1.5M iPhones sold
Clearwire cuts planned LTE deployments
LG announces Q3 2012 earnings
Samsung posts record Q3 2012 profits
HTC Q3 earnings reveal massive decline over 2011
Apple reports fiscal Q4 2012 earnings
Samsung and Apple lead huge smartphone growth in the third quarter
Sprint launches new LTE markets
Sprint introduces new 4G tablet plans starting November 11th
EE announces 4G LTE pricing for the UK

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Devices
Apple announces the iPad Mini, new Macs
Best Buy offering Lumia 920 and HTC 8X available for pre-order
Nokia launches the entry-level Lumia 510
Verizon and AT&T variants of the Galaxy Note 2 available on pre-order for $300
Samsung Galaxy Note II now available on-contract for $370 from T-Mobile
Nexus 4 pre-order site appears, apparent October 30th release date
Sony Xperia TL coming to AT&T November 2nd for $100

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Software
T-Mobile and Lookout Security partner to offer application security
Sprint adds PTT to Android devices with downloadable app
Sprint begins rolling out Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean to the Samsung Galaxy S III

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #336

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #336 1:06:06
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How the networks held up to Hurricane Sandy, Microsoft officially reveals WindowsPhone 8, and Google announces multiple Nexus devices.

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News
AT&T and T-Mobile open networks to customers of both carriers in NY and NJ
Microsoft officially reveals Windows Phone 8
AT&T and T-Mobile now sharing stolen phone database, all carriers now tracking
Ice Cream Sandwich passes one-quarter of Android installations, Gingerbread still dominates
NPD: Verizon iPhone users consume double the data of Sprint users
AT&T launches LTE in Knoxville and Ft. Myers
The UKs first LTE network from EE goes live
US Cellular adding 30 LTE markets November 5th

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TCPJ Unlocked Show #126

Devices
AT&T Locker offers 5GB of storage for iPhone and Android backups
WSJ: Microsoft testing its own smartphone
BlackBerry 10 heads to carriers for testing
Nokia and Verizon officially announce the Nokia Lumia 822
Google and LG announce the Nexus 4
LG Spectrum 2 available on Verizon for $100
Samsung announces the Galaxy Premier
Jitterbug announces its first smartphone, the Jitterbug Touch
Sprint releases launch details for the LG Optimus G and LG Mach
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 comes to Sprint November 11th
Samsung Galaxy Note II global sales pass 3 million

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Google app for iOS updated with Google Now-like functionality
Apple releases iOS 6.0.1, Updater for iPhone 5
Amazon releases Cloud Drive Photos for Android
International HTC One X Android 4.1 update rollout begins

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #337

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #337 46:26
Show Notes
LTE timelines revised, Windows Phone 8 is here and explaining the differences between the mobile music streaming services.

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News
AT&T fined $700,000 by the FCC for PAYG overcharging
AT&T announces $14 billion Project Velocity IP initiative, 300 million will have LTE within 2 years
AT&T brings LTE to Little Rock expands in southern Florida and Bakersfield, CA
AT&T to allow additional customers FaceTime over Cellular access
AT&T offering $100 off 3G/4G capable tablets with two-year agreement
Bluegrass Cellular launches LTE on Verizon’s spectrum
Cellular One joins the rural LTE initiative
Verizon's LTE network roll-out will be completed by mid-2013
Sprint will drop the ‘Nextel’ brand, but no layoffs expected as part of the Softbank deal
Sprint purchasing select US Cellular spectrum and customers
T-Mobile launches HSPA+ on 1900MHz in three additional markets
T-Mobile posts Q3 2012 earnings prepaid customers up, ARPU down
Rogers and Bell announce new unlimited talk and text plans
Page Plus plan changes

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Devices
Apple sells three million new iPads in three days
Verizon begins Windows Phone 8 pre-orders on November 9th
Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 available starting November 9th, HTC 8X by Thanksgiving on AT&T
AT&T launching the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 November 9th
Verizon and HTC send out invitations to November 13th event, Droid DNA announcement likely
Samsung Galaxy Express comes to AT&T

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SmartGlass app for iOS and Android now available
Sprint updates Galaxy Note II with multiple-window view
Captivate Glide ICS Update
Verizon Motorola RAZR M Jelly Bean Update

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #338

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #338 1:03:00
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Google looking to become a carrier, Nexus 4’s sell out in minutes and LTE expansions explode.

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News
Apple and HTC settle patent litigation with a 10-year licensing deal
RIM holding BlackBerry 10 launch event on Wednesday January 30th
Android accounts for nearly 3/4 of smartphone sales in Q3 2012
Google reported to be launching its own wireless service by late 2013
AT&T begins offering Enhanced PTT service
AT&T announces new international rate plans
Sprint to begin Windows Phone 8 offerings next year
Ready SIM, Ultra Mobile and Voyager Mobile prepaid services offer new options
AT&T launches two dozen new 4G LTE markets
Verizon expands 4G LTE coverage to another dozen markets
Sprint LTE expands to nine additional markets
Cricket announces LTE market expansion

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TCPJ Unlocked Show #127

Devices
Nexus 4 on sale in the Google Play Store for just minutes before selling out
HTC and Verizon announce the DROID DNA
AT&T launching the Samsung Galaxy Camera on November 16th
AT&T announces the HTC One X+ and HTC VX
T-Mobile now offering Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

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Facebook updated for iOS and Android
Twitter for iOS and Android updated
Google Maps for iOS in final testing
Google Voice update fixes text bug in Android 4.2
Nokia Maps re-branded to HERE
New BlackBerry Messenger 7 offers free voice calls over WiFi
HTC talks Jelly Bean OS updates
T-Mobile Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean update rolling out

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #339

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #339 39:43
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AT&T now allowing FaceTime over cellular for most, T-Mobile’s 1900MHz HSPA+ expansion comes to 10 additional markets, and some signal booster advice for those hard to reach areas.

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News
FCC's Genachowski approves Dish Network's LTE network plans
Some AT&T iPhone customers report FaceTime over cellular working without LTE
Verizon expands 4G LTE service in New York
T-Mobile expands HSPA+ service in 10 additional markets
US Cellular begins offering unlimited 4G LTE data plans
Republic Wireless leaves beta, now available to everyone

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TCPJ Unlocked Show #128

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iPhone 5s start showing up for $99 refurbished
Nexus 4 has LTE, only functioning in Canada

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Nokia launches free HERE Maps app for iOS
Apple fixes iMessage bug that sent messages to devices after a hard reset

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #340

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #340 43:02
Show Notes
Ranking the carriers and handset makers, iPhone supply catches up with demand, and Google issues a slew of iOS app updates.

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News
Top US carriers for Q3 2012
Top World handset makers for Q3 2012
Android and iOS overtake BlackBerry in the enterprise
Consumer Reports ranks US carriers, Verizon leads, AT&T trails
Sprint LTE launches in 11 additional markets
Sprint to begin charging $10 per month to Nextel customers
C Spire launching shared data plans December 3rd
Page Plus Cellular offers $70 unlimited plan

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Devices
T-Mobile to announce iPhone soon according to analyst
Apple now offering unlocked iPhone 5s online starting at $649
Apple says iPhone 5 and iPad mini hitting China in December and iMore
Samsung Galaxy Note II hits Verizon November 29th

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Software
Google Voice updated for iOS
Google updates Google Drive and Chrome for iOS and Android
Skype for iOS updated
GM will be the first to integrate Siri into new vehicles
Facebook offering photo sync for mobile
Android 4.2.1 update starts rolling out for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10
Microsoft releases Outlook.com Android app
Microsoft to push out Windows Phone 8 update next month
Microsoft says Windows Phone 7.8 due out in early 2013
Jelly Bean update coming soon for the RAZR HD and MAXX

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