On this podcast, we talk about: All Samsung Galaxy Note 9, all the time. Watch the full show for a longer discussion of the phone, as well as the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Home and Bixby. Now playing: Watch this: We’ve got Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9: Get your questions… 4:48 The 3:59 gives you bite-size news …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Android P is Pie! Are we happy about that? Facebook, Apple, YouTube and others banning Alex Jones and Infowars. What does this mean? FCC Chairman Ajit Pai admits there was no DDoS attack on the agency’s comment system. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought …
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The fight over AT&T and Time Warner is still very much a thing. The US Department of Justice on Monday filed its opening brief in the D.C. District Court of Appeals, which is designed to prevent, or break up AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner. AT&T closed its takeover in June, just days after a district court judge ruled in favor …
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T-Mobile is zagging when everyone else is zigging. The carrier on Monday introduced T-Mobile Essentials, a cheaper alternative to its T-Mobile One plan. While customers still get unlimited data, talk and text, there are no perks like free Netflix or international data or high-speed hotspot capabilities. The plans start at $60 for one line or $30 per line for four …
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Verizon’s mobile 5G network is going to launch early next year, even if the company hasn’t outright said it. The nation’s largest wireless carrier by subscribers essentially outed its plans with the debut of Motorola’s Moto Z3, which will get a “mod” attachment accessory that’ll let it tap into the 5G network early next year. “You’re not going to have …
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It appears that for bargain hunters seeking wireless deals, the golden days are over. During the last few weeks, Verizon introduced a higher tier plan for the especially data-hungry user, while Sprint and AT&T both relaunched their data offerings with new, pricier options. Some offer new features like video or hot spot capabilities, but they ultimately still mean you’re paying …
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Once again, T-Mobile took the pole position when it comes to smartphone wireless customers. The carrier added a total of 1.6 million net new customers in the second quarter, a number that includes 686,000 so-called postpaid phone customers. The company said it has led the industry for 18 straight quarters in that key metric. T-Mobile’s continued dominance comes amid the …
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Sprint continues to chug along with modest customer growth. Not that it really matters. For the quarter just ended, the Overland Park, Kansas, wireless carrier posted total customer growth of 57,000 net new customers and, most importantly, 87,000 net new phone customers in the lucrative postpaid category. But ultimately, the results, announced Wednesday, are less relevant than its pending merger …
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Apple Pay will be there when you have a hankering for a Slurpee. Apple’s mobile payment system, typically run through your phone, will work in CVS and 7-Eleven stores across the US this fall, CEO Tim Cook said on the company’s earnings conference call. They mark the latest retailers to jump on the Apple Pay bandwagon, which is critical to …
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On this podcast, we talk about: Apple posts its fiscal third-quarter results Tuesday. Are we getting any new iPhone hints? Nintendo is enjoying continued Switch momentum. MoviePass raised its prices and limited the kinds of movies you can see. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET …
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