Blog Profile / Smartphones and Cellphones
| URL : | http://blogs.zdnet.com/cell-phones | |
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| Filed Under: | Technology / Mobile | |
| Posts on Regator: | 677 | |
| Posts / Week: | 3.4 | |
| Archived Since: | August 9, 2009 | |
Blog Post Archive
T-Mobile doesn't think shared data is the answer for families
As a guy who uses a LOT of mobile devices, I have been asking for shared data (just like minutes) for years. However, now that carriers are getting ready to roll these out I have changed my mind and am satisfied with the current plan structures.
Apple rumors and patent power, Windows Phone, and Amazon Wireless (MobileTechRoundup show #269)
Kevin and I talk a lot about our personal choices and in this week’s show you will hear about a few moves I made in regards to my smartphones and many other mobile musings.
Another ZDNet Great Debate lost, still not giving up on Windows Phone
I win the popular vote, but can’t seem to win the argument as I continue to support the Windows Phone platform in ZDNet Great Debates. I’m sticking with Windows Phone for the long haul though.
Verizon to kill grandfathered unlimited data plans, makes my decision to leave easier
There are still people, like me, that have unlimited data on Verizon, but we now hear that this service will be killed off to transition people to a shared data plan sometime this year.
Apple gets new HTC devices held by Customs; maybe I will see LTE network before the EVO 4G LTE
The lawsuits in the mobile space are plentiful and it looks like this one from Apple against HTC has some real teeth to it as HTC’s newest devices are being held up in Customs for an indefinite period of time.
LinkedIn comes to Windows Phone
LinkedIn is finally now available for Windows Phone and it looks great.
Apple may finally be providing their own mapping solution in iOS 6
Apple has always included Google Maps in their iOS products and left high end navigation and mapping up to 3rd party developers. It looks like Apple may finally be stepping up and trying to take on Google Maps Navigation found on Android devices.
Bible App by YouVersion crosses the 50 million installed milestone
Many applications today are available on multiple platforms, which helps them achieve higher installation milestones. YouVersion’s Bible App just passed the 50 million installed level, which is quite an achievement.
Appreciate helps you discover apps in the Google Play Store
With nearly half a million apps in the Google Play Store, finding new apps to install can be a daunting task. Thankfully, Appreciate Personal App Market helps apply smart filtering to the Store.
RIM and Microsoft in 2012: Obvious advantage goes to Microsoft
While Apple and Google enjoy success at the top, RIM and Microsoft are left trying to define their place in the smartphone world. IMHO, Microsoft has the advantage.
iPhone 4S, Nokia N8, Lumia 900, N9, and HTC One X camera phone shootout
The cameras on phones just keep getting better and better and the great thing is that most of the higher end models compare well with each other too.
CTIA 2012: Nokia announces new exclusive Lumia Windows Phone apps
Nokia offers Lumia owners special exclusives on software and services and today at CTIA they announced a few more upcoming titles. All WP users benefit though as more titles are coming to the entire platform as well.
White Nokia Lumia 900 Stormtrooper phone is set for stun
The Nokia Lumia 900 is a stunning device that gets lots of looks and generates lots of discussion. Windows Phone remains my mobile phone platform of choice, especially when there is great hardware available.
Sprint Galaxy Nexus: Will LTE come to you before the next Nexus is released?
Sprint is the last major carrier to get the Galaxy Nexus and it comes with support for a network that isn’t even yet available. It’s a great device and when LTE launches it will make many people happy.
CTIA 2012: Samsung and AT&T announces the Focus 2 Windows Phone with LTE
The new Samsung Focus 2 will take on the Nokia Lumia 900 at AT&T stores this month. AT&T will now have $50, $100, and $200 prices for their new LTE Windows Phone devices.
CTIA 2012: HTC and Verizon announce Droid Incredible 4G LTE
HTC continues to roll out new devices with Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC Sense 4. Verizon now gets an upgraded Incredible that runs on their LTE network.
Galaxy S III, Lumia 900, BB 10 (MobileTechRoundup show #268)
Samsung’s much anticipated Galaxy S III was revealed in London last week while RIM held BlackBerry World in Orlando. The HTC One X is also available in stores today and we both love it.
Samsung announces Galaxy S III with a focus on natural interaction
Companies need to differentiate with experiences and initial reactions are that Samsung did just that with the Galaxy S III and a focus on enhancing human-smartphone interactions.
Be careful with MVNO plans, their unlimited plans are limited too
I thought I would save some money and go with a MVNO plan, but after less than a month I am already on their black list with just about 2GB of data usage.
Nokia sues HTC, RIM, and Viewsonic for unauthorized use of their inventions
It seems that everyone sues each other in the wireless space and I know we are all tired of the lawsuits, but in some cases there are legitimate complaints to be discussed. We will see if this latest Nokia lawsuit is valid or if they are feeling the heat as their stock tumbles.