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Your quick guide to the T-Mobile and Sprint merger deal

by Staff on Monday, April 30, 2018

It is done (actually, there is still that bit about regulatory approval -- more on this later).

Appears in: Mobile, sprint, t-mobile, Wireless

Facebook’s Messenger Kids app gets a sleep mode; Plus, parental control updates for YouTube Kids

by Staff on Friday, April 27, 2018

Just this week, the most widely used social media platform in the face of the planet has decided to reveal a new sleep mode for its Messenger Kids app.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile

Spotify’s revamped free app gives access to on-demand playlists

by Staff on Thursday, April 26, 2018

Fresh from launching a bundle with Hulu just a couple of weeks ago, the most popular music streaming service provider in the world has decided to release a new and improved version of its free app, and this time around, it allows non-paying listeners to get access to on-demand tracks.

Appears in: Mobile

Huawei being investigated by DOJ for violating US sanctions against Iran

by Staff on Wednesday, April 25, 2018

It seems that major US carriers Verizon Wireless and AT&T are not the only ones being investigated by the United States Department of Justice this month.

Appears in: Mobile

Twilio’s Programmable Wireless: An IoT service powered by T-Mobile

by Staff on Tuesday, April 24, 2018

A few days ago, Twilio officially launched its Programmable Wireless service, a SIM based Internet of Things (IoT) offering powered by the wireless network of T-Mobile.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile, t-mobile, Wireless

DOJ investigating Verizon, AT&T for eSIM collusion

by Staff on Monday, April 23, 2018

It appears that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an antitrust investigation into the Big Four carriers in America, reportedly about possible eSIM tech collusion.

Appears in: AT&T, Mobile, verizon wireless, Wireless

Report: Distracted driving laws have a positive impact in states that have them

by Staff on Friday, April 20, 2018

EverQuote, the insurance provider behind the social safe driving mobile app EverDrive, has recently released its yearly EverDrive S

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, text message, text messaging, Wireless

Study: Thousands of apps on Android are illegally tracking kids

by Staff on Thursday, April 19, 2018

According to the results of a study recently conducted by a research team from the International Computer Science Institute, it turns out that the majority of free mobile apps in the Android platform geared for kids are tracking data.

Appears in: Internet, Mobile

iHeartRadio’s Playlist Radio gives all users access to playlists

by Staff on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Over the last few years, iHeartRadio has built a reputation for offering a free music service that delivers thousands of live, streaming AM and FM radio stations. And just like rival Pandora, iHeartRadio allows its users to create their personalized radio station, basically helping inspire would be disc jockeys in the digital age.

Appears in: Mobile

Owners of Pixel phones and select Nexus devices can now connect to Android Auto using Wi-Fi

by Staff on Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Before, users had to utilize a USB connector in order to use Android Auto, the platform developed by Google to give car owners an easy to use Android powered interface that offers directions, entertainment (including the user’s favorite tracks), and even incoming mobile alerts.

Appears in: android, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, Wireless

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