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The Cell Phone Junkie

Mickey Papillonwww.thecellphonejunkie.com
Thanks for visiting The Cell Phone Junkie! I will be taking the time each week to discuss my favorite topic, cell phones. Any feedback is appreciated and welcome. You can email me at: questions (AT) thecellphonejunkie (DOT) com or call: 206-203-3734 Thanks and welcome!
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Episodes

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #731

Dish may back out of its deal to buy Boost, the iPhone 12 is about to enter volume production, and the first public beta of Android 11. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Jun 15, 202038 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #730

C-band reallocation makes way for additional mid-band spectrum, speculation of a 5G iPad, and Motorola announces new entry level handsets. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Jun 08, 202032 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #729

Arm announces its next generation of integrated chips, T-Mobile announces an expanded RCS partnership with Google, and what to do when Wi-Fi calling just won’t cut it. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Jun 01, 202028 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #728

The divide between 5G speed and availability, AT&T backs away from marketing 5G E, and the joint Apple/Google Exposure Notification API is live. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

May 25, 202037 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #727

Qualcomm announces a new high end gaming chip, details about the Sprint brand transition, and new hardware from TCL. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

May 18, 202028 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #726

3M working on fingerprint readers in LCD screens, GPS facing an interference threat, and Google updates Drive for iOS. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

May 11, 202032 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #725

The UK moves forward with its own contact tracing app, Americans start leaving their homes ahead of shelter-in-place orders being lifted, and Pandora continues to lead the way with Apple Watch music support. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

May 04, 202034 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #724

Apple and Google speed up their contact tracing plans, Motorola gets back into the flagship game, and more thoughts about the iPhone SE. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Apr 26, 202033 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #723

Carriers offer free and discounted service to healthcare workers, Apple launches the new iPhone SE, and Verizon announces a connected device for seniors. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Apr 20, 202038 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #722

Apple and Google working together to help track the Coronavirus, Samsung announces its mid-range lineup for 2020, and Apple releases iOS 13.4.1. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Apr 12, 202026 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #721

The Sprint and T-Mobile Merger is official, Tracfone busted for fraud, and Apple buys DarkSky. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Apr 06, 202042 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #720

More plan changes from carriers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, iOS 13.4 gets released, and what iPadOS 13.4 means for enterprise users. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Mar 30, 202041 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #719

US carriers step up in response to COVID-19, Apple announces a new iPad Pro, and how to move ringtones when switching to an iPhone. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Mar 23, 202053 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #718

A ton of Apple leaks from the iOS14 code, Verizon annouces Yahoo Mobile, and how sensors could replace the buttons on your phone. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Mar 15, 202040 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #717

Google cancels I|O 2020, AT&T brings mmWave 5G to the masses, and Google adds new capabilities to the Pixel. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Mar 09, 202028 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #716

Qualcomm announces its next-gen 5G modem, new hardware from Sony and rumors of a trackpad coming to the iPad. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Mar 02, 202037 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #715

A new alliance proposes in-flight connectivity standards, Sprint and T-Mobile finalize deal terms for their merger, and rumors of a March Apple event. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Feb 24, 202025 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #714

T-Mobile takes a step closer to its merger with Sprint, Samsung announces their 2020 galaxy line, and Pandora rolls out untethered music streaming for the Apple Watch. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Feb 16, 202032 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #713

The FCC proposes additional 4Ghz spectrum be available for 5G, Microsoft brings multitasking to Outlook for iPad OS, and the end of an era for BlackBerry. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Feb 10, 202039 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #712

Apple releases record earnings, the DOJ starts clamping down on robocalls, and taking a Byte out of Vine. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Feb 02, 202052 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #711

Qualcomm announced new Snapdragon chips for mid-range phones, Opensignal releases 2019 network data, and more Apple rumors. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Jan 27, 202041 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #710

Carriers fail when it comes to protecting customers against SIM-swap attacks, Google Smart Lock comes to iOS, and we may see full 5G support in the iPhone this year after all. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Jan 20, 202032 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #709

CES 2020 surprises, Sprint to shutter Virgin Mobile, and the latest 5G expectations for the iPhone. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Jan 13, 202052 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #708

Apple’s SOS feature credited with saving a woman from an assault, Samsung’s next flagship is right around the corner, and JLab Audio announces it’s own wireless earbuds. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Jan 06, 202036 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #707

Apple dominates in Smartphone profits, Verizon reaches 30 5G markets, and the iPhone XR continues to be Apple's best selling device. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Dec 29, 201919 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #706

Sprint begins offering free basic SPAM protection, app based early earthquake warnings, and the Senate passes the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Dec 22, 201925 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #705

Considering 5G as a wireless home broadband alternative, AT&T launches its 5G network, and Apple releases iOS 13.3. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Dec 16, 201925 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #704

The FCC adopts new rules for the accuracy of location data, new chipsets announced from Qualcomm, and T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network goes live. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Dec 08, 201922 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #703

MediaTek announces its own SOC with an integrated 5G modem, the US lags in mobile video quality, and multiple states announce merger settlements with T-Mobile. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Dec 02, 201929 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #702

US communications regulators have cut off funding for 2 Chinese companies, leadership changes for T-Mobile, and Apple releases Smart Battery Cases for the iPhones 11. How to Contact us: 650-999-0524 How to Listen:

Nov 25, 201928 min
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