Listen to The Cell Phone Junkie Episodes

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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: