The Cell Phone Junkie

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.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #306 57:17Show NotesSprint announces the HTC EVO 4G LTE, Instagram comes to Android, and the Sprint Nexus S 4G finally gets its Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #305 55:33Show NotesHalf of all Americans now own a smartphone, AT&T announces the Lumia 900 for only $100, and the curse of the Nexus continues.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #304 46:13Show NotesFree 4G may be in your future, Apple sells 3 million iPads in 3 days and watch your battery when using that free app.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #303 37:34Show NotesThe new LTE enabled iPad hits the street, AT&T and Verizon announce more LTE markets, and Sprint announces the end of the LTE LightSquared deal.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #302 54:56Show NotesApple announces the new iPad, US smartphone subscribers top 100 million, and Google Play is announced.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #301 1:15:00Show NotesAndroid now activating 850,000 devices each day, AT&T clarifies throttling on unlimited plans, and answering the question: How do you carry around all those devices?

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #300 1:31:01Show NotesQualcomm and Samsung announce new processors, a pile of new devices get announced ahead of MWC, and some core apps get updated for Android users.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #299 1:14:01Show NotesThe DOJ says yes to Google, the FCC says no to LightSquared, and manufacturers say maybe to ICS upgrades.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #298 1:14:17Show NotesRogers looks to bring ubiquity to your mobile number, Verizon announces the DROID 4 and Google releases Chrome for Android.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #297 1:00:51Show NotesAT&T starts throttling more unlimited data users, Qualcomm completes the first VoLTE to 3G mid-call network transfer, and Google Wallet starts appearing for some Nexus users.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #296 56:15Show NotesRIM shakes up their executive structure, quarterly earnings start rolling in, and Verizon releases the RAZR MAXX.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #295 55:25Show NotesAT&T announces new smartphone and tablet data plans, the government says LightSquared’s proposed network will never work, and Apple announces new products for education.

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #294 1:18:15Show NotesRecapping the news devices and software from the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, Google makes a change for the better for mobile email management, and we test out a solution for all day connectivity while on the go.

Mobile Nations editors Kevin Michaluk, Phil Nickinson, Rene Ritchie, Daniel Rubino, Derek Kessler, Simon Sage and Jared DiPane join Mickey and Joey to wrap-up the biggest events of the 2012 CES.