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Samsung announces the Galaxy S 4, the FCC approves T-Mobile’s acquisition of MetroPCS and rollover data comes to FreedomPop. How to Contact us:[email protected] – +1206-203-3734TwitterHow to Listen:SubscribeiPhone/iPod Touch ApplicationiTunesThe Cell Phone Junkie Android App in the Amazon AppstoreDownload the show directly

The White House jumps into the unlocking debate, Verizon talks pure LTE handsets and more leaks leading up to this week's Galaxy S 4 announcement. How to Contact us:[email protected] – +1206-203-3734TwitterHow to Listen:SubscribeiPhone/iPod Touch ApplicationiTunesThe Cell Phone Junkie Android App in the Amazon AppstoreDownload the show directly

New chipsets announced from Intel and Qualcomm, new devices from Asus and Nokia, and streaming music news from Spotify and Pandora. How to Contact us:[email protected] – +1206-203-3734TwitterHow to Listen:SubscribeiPhone/iPod Touch ApplicationiTunesThe Cell Phone Junkie Android App in the Amazon AppstoreDownload the show directly

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Broadcom announces its first 4G chipset, LG announces new hardware and multiple bugs are discovered for iOS 6.1. How to Contact us:[email protected] – +1206-203-3734TwitterHow to Listen:SubscribeiPhone/iPod Touch ApplicationiTunesThe Cell Phone Junkie Android App in the Amazon AppstoreDownload the show directly

The FCC discusses network changes following superstorm Sandy, the best prepaid data plans for tablets, and the winner of our ZAGGkeys Proplus contest. How to Contact us:[email protected] – +1206-203-3734TwitterHow to Listen:SubscribeiPhone/iPod Touch ApplicationiTunesThe Cell Phone Junkie Android App in the Amazon AppstoreDownload the show directly

RIM is now BlackBerry, the iPad jumps to 128GB and Google extends an olive branch to Windows Phone toting Gmail users. How to Contact us:[email protected] – +1206-203-3734TwitterHow to Listen:SubscribeiPhone/iPod Touch ApplicationiTunesThe Cell Phone Junkie Android App in the Amazon AppstoreDownload the show directly

Rumors of Google building it’s own wireless network, quarterly earnings a plenty, and rumors begin for the next iPhone and iPad. How to Contact us:[email protected] – +1206-203-3734TwitterHow to Listen:SubscribeiPhone/iPod Touch ApplicationiTunesThe Cell Phone Junkie Android App in the Amazon AppstoreDownload the show directly

O2 will skip the charger when they sell you a phone, more details leak out on the BlackBerry Z10 and Facebook announces free calling through their messenger app. How to Contact us:[email protected] – +1206-203-3734Twitter How to Listen:SubscribeiPhone/iPod Touch ApplicationiTunesThe Cell Phone Junkie Android App in the Amazon AppstoreDownload the show directly

News and Devices from the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show.

This special edition of The Cell Phone Junkie Podcast covers the news from media day at CES 2013. Mickey Papillon is joined by a large crew from Mobile Nations to cover the news, devices and software.

Android and iOS now account for nearly 90% of all smartphones in the US, Sprint may launch it’s own pay as you go service soon, and Apple’s Do Not Disturb runs into problems with the New Year.

Samsung plans for half a billion phones next year, Google offers free Gmail calling for another year and your questions to wrap up 2012.

AT&T picks up AWS and WCS spectrum in over 600 markets, our first glimpse at the new BlackBerry 10 hardware and Google announces scan and match for Google Music.

Surprise, Sprint looks to pick up Clearwire, Republic Wireless officially launches and Google Maps for iPhone.

T-Mobile will finally get the iPhone, Google goes on a tear with updates and SMS turns 20.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #340 43:02Show NotesRanking the carriers and handset makers, iPhone supply catches up with demand, and Google issues a slew of iOS app updates.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #339 39:43Show NotesAT&T now allowing FaceTime over cellular for most, T-Mobile’s 1900MHz HSPA+ expansion comes to 10 additional markets, and some signal booster advice for those hard to reach areas.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #338 1:03:00Show NotesGoogle looking to become a carrier, Nexus 4’s sell out in minutes and LTE expansions explode.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #337 46:26 Show Notes LTE timelines revised, Windows Phone 8 is here and explaining the differences between the mobile music streaming services.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #336 1:06:06Show NotesHow the networks held up to Hurricane Sandy, Microsoft officially reveals WindowsPhone 8, and Google announces multiple Nexus devices.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #335 1:11:53Show NotesQuarterly earnings show mixed results across the industry, Apple announces new iPads and get ready for the next Nexus.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #334 49:37Show NotesSprint takes a controlling interest in Clearwire, Apple and Google announce upcoming events and Microsoft announces Xbox Music.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #333 56:06Show NotesSoftbank buys a controlling interest in Sprint, MobileCon is a dud for device announcements, and mobile data use doubled this year.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #332 53:06Show NotesMetroPCS and T-Mobile to merge, HTC announces the One X+ and the Starbucks app for iOS finally gets Passbook support.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #331 1:02:04Show NotesRIM shows off more BlackBerry 10, multiple updates from Google for iOS apps and how much does it cost to charge your cell phone each year.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #330 1:04:06Show NotesThe arrival of the iPhone 5 and iOS 6, plus HTC announces new Windows Phones and Samsung brings the Galaxy Note II on all US carriers.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #329 40:21Show NotesApple announces the iPhone 5, Sprint announces a significant LTE expansion, and Google launches a standalone You Tube app for iOS.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #328 59:04Show NotesNokia and Motorola announce new phones, Verizon and AT&T announce LTE network expansions, and we’ll explain an easy way to unlock your iPhone.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #327 41:07Show NotesApple asks courts to ban nearly a dozen Samsung devices, IFA 2012 shows off new fall hardware, and ISIS is finally launching in September.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #326 53:17Show NotesApple wins big in its trial against Samsung, AT&T responds to the backlash against its FaceTime over Cellular restrictions, and an all new Facebook for iOS.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #325 37:18Show NotesVerizon’s 4G network now covers 75% of the US population, preorders for the new iPhone could begin September 12th, and AT&T will allow FaceTime over 3G...for some.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #324 57:24Show NotesUS carrier postpaid subscriber growth slows dramatically, the Apple v. Samsung trial reveals some interesting data, and what it’s like to be throttled.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #323 47:15Show NotesMVNO competition heats up, the next iPhone’s arrival all but confirmed, and a major update for Google Wallet.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #322 38:21Show NotesSamsung sales steamroll over Apple, Sprint and AT&T announce earnings, and where to get the best deal on a used iPhone.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #321 1:06:55Show NotesAT&T announces shared data plans, T-Mobile confirms it will get Samsung Galaxy Note and HTC confirms Jelly Bean is coming to the One series.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #320 49:43Show NotesSprint’s LTE network goes live, AT&T announces the ATRIX HD and Jelly Bean starts rolling out to the Galaxy Nexus.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #319 46:41Show NotesAT&T starts blocking stolen devices, Verizon releases the HTC Incredible 4G LTE and the questions and comments are back from vacation.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #318 1:03:08Show NotesGoogle I/O brings big announcements, RIM announces dismal quarterly results and happy fifth birthday to the iPhone.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #317 1:09:01Show NotesMicrosoft announces Windows Phone 8, Verizon announces a massive LTE expansion and Jelly Bean confirmed as Android 4.1.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #316 50:44Show NotesApple unveils iOS 6, Verizon announces shared data plans and Dropbox for iOS gets automatic photo uploading.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #315 46:08Show NotesQualcomm has a new multi-band LTE chip in the works, everyone announces their Samsung Galaxy S III plans and Dropbox adds video streaming for Android.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #314 56:20Show NotesA new SIM format has been standardized, Sprint officially announces the iDEN sunset, and the iPhone goes prepaid.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #313 39:34Show NotesGoogle finalizes the Motorola acquisition, AT&T begins reallocating 2G spectrum and Verizon updates select devices for global roaming.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #312 46:56Show NotesVerizon eliminates unlimited plans for new contracts, more rumors about the next iPhone, and Virgin begins transatlantic calling.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #311 51:28Show NotesA relatively quiet CTIA conference, Verizon announces the DROID Incredible 4G LTE and questions about Google Voice.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #310 52:49Show NotesRIM shows off BlackBerry 10, Samsung takes us to another Galaxy, and what to be aware of with prepaid plans.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #309 52:41Show NotesQuarterly numbers start rolling in, Samsung is now the largest cell phone maker, and Google gets back in the phone retail game.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #308 53:59Show NotesVerizon’s LTE now covers two-thirds of the country, Samsung will unveil the next Galaxy device in May, and is AT&T really unlocking iPhones.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #307 59:23Show NotesSprint announces plans for LTE implementation on the 800MHz spectrum, Nokia offers credits for Lumia 900 buyers, and how to get data on an international phone working properly with any SIM.