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Xiaomi and Meizu Phones Coming To America By Way Of US Mobile

by Staff on Monday, February 01, 2016

As far as mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) go, US Mobile is not even that popular. Sure, it uses T-Mobile’s network in delivering its mobile phone services, but other than that, many would think of the wireless carrier something that is not a household name.

Appears in: android, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones, t-mobile, Wireless

The App Ecosystem Continues To Evolve

by Staff on Friday, January 29, 2016

Mobile users in the United States are spending more time using mobile apps on their smartphones and tablet devices than ever. Yup, even more time than they do on desktop computers.

Appears in: Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Smartphone Vendors Shipped A Record 1.43 Billion Units In 2015, Per IDC

by Staff on Thursday, January 28, 2016

According to a preliminary report published by market research firm IDC, mobile manufacturers around the world shipped a whopping 1.43 billion units of smartphones last year.

Appears in: Apple, Mobile, Samsung, smartphone, Smartphones

Verizon Increases Default Speed Of Its FiOS Internet Service To 50 Mbps

by Staff on Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Verizon Wireless has officially phased out its 25 mbps default speed for its FiOS Internet service. The Big Red has now instead upgraded it to 50 mbps at the minimum.

Appears in: Internet, internet service, Mobile, verizon wireless, Wireless

Sprint Gains 491,000 Customers During Most Recent Quarter

by Staff on Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Price cuts are enticing and all, but a deal that promises to cut your phone bill in half is even better.

Appears in: deals, Mobile, Reduce your Cell Phone Bill, smartphone, Smartphones, sprint, Wireless

Snapchat To Have Video, Audio Calling And Stickers Within Its Chat Service?

by Staff on Monday, January 25, 2016

It appears that Snapchat is currently testing features such as video and audio calling, as well as stickers within the its chat service environment (view the screenshots here, courtesy of XDA).

Appears in: android, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

Did Google Pay Apple $1 Billion To Keep Its Search Bar On iOS Devices?

by Staff on Friday, January 22, 2016

Apparently so, according to a Bloomberg report.

Appears in: android, Apple, iphone, Mobile, smartphone, Smartphones

This Year, Spending For Mobile Devices And PCs Will Decline For The First Time Since 2010

by Staff on Thursday, January 21, 2016

According to the latest forecast by research firm Gartner, it appears that this year, consumers will be buying less hardware products such as personal computers, smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

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

PTel, Including Its Giv Mobile Brand, To Shut Down Effective January 30

by Staff on Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Here is some rather unpleasant news for certain mobile users -- PlatinumTel (PTel) has decided to end its mobile service operations effective on January 30th of this year. As a direct result of the wireless carrier shutting down, its mobile brand, Giv Mobile, will also cease offering wireless services by January 31st of this year.

Appears in: Mobile, prepaid, smartphone, Smartphones, t-mobile, Wireless

Court Orders Samsung To Stop Selling Devices In Violation Of Apple Patents

by Staff on Tuesday, January 19, 2016

But wait -- these banned devices are not actually available in the market anymore -- well, mostly. United States District Judge Lucy Koh has decided that Samsung will not be allowed to sell specific models of its smartphones in the US.

Appears in: android, Apple, Galaxy, Mobile, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy SIII, smartphone, Smartphones

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