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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 #821

New chips from Qualcomm, Verizon accelerates its mid-band 5G deployments and new Apple hardware this week. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Mar 07, 202222 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #820

The reality of data caps, trouble for some Visible account holders, and a new flagship from Motorola. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Feb 28, 202227 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #819

Worldwide data speeds put the hammer down, Apple soothes iCloud keychain pain, and the downside of the upstream. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Feb 20, 202221 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #818

Samsung announces the Galaxy S22 series, Apple announces Tap to Pay on iPhone, and a deeper dive into battery maintenance options for Android handsets. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Feb 13, 202226 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #817

The Open App Markets Act progresses through the Senate, Verizon moves to 3-year contracts, and more details emerge about the next generation iPhone SE. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Feb 06, 202241 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #816

More 5G wins for T-Mobile, more features on the horizon with iOS 15.3, and choosing an eSIM when traveling internationally. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jan 30, 202229 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #815

AT&T and Verizon launch mid-band 5G, considering the Open App Markets Act, and using a Dual SIM device. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jan 23, 202240 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #814

The FAA and FCC reach agreement regarding the C-band spectrum, trouble with Apple’s Private Relay, and not all mid-band is created equal. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jan 17, 202242 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #813

More drama around the launch of 5G in the C-band, new hardware shown off at CES, and Samsung turns to RF harvesting. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jan 10, 202232 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #812

5G explained, another data breach for T-Mobile and support for legacy BlackBerry devices runs out. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Jan 02, 202229 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #811

Battery charging tips, the FCC announces a settlement over failed 911 calls, and aircraft manufacturers ask the DOT to delay C-band deployment for 5G. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Dec 26, 202129 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #810

Rumors of a 3rd generation iPhone SE, Stingray use under scrutiny, and Apple releases iOS 15.2. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Dec 19, 202127 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #809

The FAA releases safety directives surrounding interference when flying in areas with 5G C-Band signals, the UK announces 2G and 3G network sunset plans, and DC approves the use of digital Driver's Licenses and IDs. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Dec 13, 202123 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #808

Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the FTC looks to block the acquisition of Arm by Nvidia, and T-Mobile's mid-band 5G coverage is now nationwide. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Dec 05, 202133 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #807

Mobile phones and tracking down insurrectionists, Qualcomm shakes up Snapdragon branding, and Apple may be ready with its own modem by 2023. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Nov 29, 202134 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #806

Apple announces a new Self Service Repair Online Store, pushing back on the C-band deployment delay, and T-Mobile hits their Ultra Capacity rollout goal weeks ahead of expectations. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Nov 21, 202139 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #805

The $1.2B US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act means big investments for broadband, more products see Find My support through Apple's AirTags technology, and why GaN should be your plan. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Nov 15, 202129 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #804

Making the case to use Mail for iOS, AT&T and Verizon agree to delay the launch of 5G in the C-Band, and T-Mobile provides all T-Mobile and Sprint customers a free year of Paramount+. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Nov 08, 202135 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #803

Qualcomm announces next years smartphone chips, Verizon partners with Amazon on the Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation, and Apple releases iOS 15.1. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Oct 31, 202142 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #802

Apple gets Unleashed, Google chooses Flagship, and Samsung does Bespoke. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Oct 24, 202130 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #801

Opensignal confirms T-Mobile as the fastest US mobile network, Apple extends the AirPods repair program, and what to do when your SlingBox stops working. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Oct 18, 202136 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #800

Text message router Syniverse reveals database hack, Apple Watch Series 7, and 800 episodes of The Cell Phone Junkie. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Oct 10, 202144 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #799

The USB Implementers Forum attempts to unify branding for USB Type-C, the FCC proposes new rules to crack down on SIM swap fraud, and week 2 with iOS 15. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Oct 03, 202136 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #798

Europe wants to standardize USB-C, iOS 15 first impressions, and will a new phone help with dead zones. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Sep 27, 202129 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #797

Apple announces the iPhone 13, the Apple Watch Series 7, and multiple new iPads. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Sep 20, 202143 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #796

A judge rules that Apple must let developers offer third party payments, Verizon expands 5G Ultra Wideband connectivity to nearly all NFL stadiums, and Apple's fall 2021 event is coming up on Tuesday. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Sep 13, 202128 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #795

Digital IDs are coming soon, rumors of satellite tech for iPhones, and changes to Apple's digital security services and subscriptions. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Sep 06, 202146 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #794

T-Mobile wins as PCMag's fastest mobile network, new leaked details about the Apple Watch Series 7, and things you can do to protect yourself following the T-Mobile hack. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Aug 29, 202135 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #793

T-Mobile in hot water over claims following it’s merger with Sprint, a data breach causes other headaches for T-Mobile, and new Android hardware from Google and Motorola. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Aug 22, 202140 min

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #792

Vodafone prepares to restart roaming charges, a triad of Senators introduce legislation on app stores regulation, and Samsung announces the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

Aug 15, 202134 min
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