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Florida May Soon Impose Full Texting While Driving Ban

Florida is one of the last states in all of America that have not yet enforced a full ban on texting while driving. But that soon could change, as the state’s lawmakers prepare to review a bill that proposes such a ban. 

Mobile Users Spent Nearly $200 Million on Apps on Christmas Day

As recently reported by Sensor Tower, mobile users have spent a staggering $196 million on apps (counting also the money paid for in-app purchases and subscriptions) across Google Play and Apple’s App Store during this year’s Christmas Day alone. It should be noted though that the latest holiday figures from Sensor Tower does not bring into account earnings generated from Android powered mobile apps in China.

Teltik’s Year-Ender Deal Promises Unlimited Calls, Text and Data for just $15

Want to enjoy unlimited minutes of voice calls, text messages, and data, and pay only $15 every month? You can do exactly that if you sign up for any one of Teltik’s voice call plans right now. And for good measure, the mobile service provider is also promising to give $50 port-in credit on selected plans, but one will need to hurry though -- the port-in credit deal is only good until January 5th. 

Comcast’s Xfinity Web Service to Land in All Boost Mobile Outlets by Year’s End

Deep into the frantic holiday shopping season, Comcast is busying itself pushing its Xfinity Internet service via the stores of Boost Mobile (Sprint’s prepaid subsidiary). The cable giant is targeting to reach all 4,400 Boost Mobile outlets before the year is over.

Report: Apple to Unify iOS and Mac Apps Next Year

According to a report recently published by Bloomberg, it appears that Apple has plans to have developers create apps that can work on both iOS and Mac platforms by next year.

Musical.ly Now Officially Part of Bytedance

More than a month ago, Musical.ly had announced that it was being acquired by Toutiao, a social media giant based in China, and owned by Bytedance, in a deal reported to be worth somewhere between $800 million to $1 billion. Well, the acquisition deal has officially closed, and for good measure, Musical.ly also took the opportunity to launch a Creator Fund worth an estimated $50 million.

California Health Department Issues Mobile Phone Safety Guidelines

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has recently released guidelines on mobile phone safety, and while the agency does not explicitly say that the use of cell phones is risky, it did advise caution for all handset owners in the Golden State. In the guidelines, the CDPH notes that several studies have already suggested that radio frequency signals from mobile devices may have links to some types of cancer, reduced sperm count, memory and cognitive issues, and even sleep disorders.

Pandora Now Allows Listeners to Access On-Demand Music Without Paying

Just this week, Pandora has decided to launch a new option for its listeners, specifically allowing them to gain access to on-demand tracks without needing to sign up for a Premium subscription, that is, as long as they are okay with viewing a video ad before listening.

How the FCC’s Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules Could Affect Everybody

By this time, you might have already heard -- the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted 3-2 to repeal the net neutrality rules implemented back in 2015 (last month, the agency had first announced a proposal to reverse the rules).

Avis and Continental Join Forces to Introduce Keyless Car Rentals

How do you modernize car rental services? For Avis Budget Group, Inc. and Continental, you do it by making the whole car rental process 100 percent keyless, and taking full advantage of perhaps the most ubiquitous electronic gadget existing today -- the smartphone.

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