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Carrier confusion: When am I free to leave my family plan?

Wireless operators would like to believe the pricing and terms of their services are straightforward and easy to understand. But when it comes to deciphering family plans or figuring out whether you can or cannot use your smartphone as a wireless hotspot, it’s not always so clear. In this edition of Ask Maggie, I explain to a reader who is …

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Nokia Lumia 822 software update adds messaging features

Nokia Lumia 822 owners can expect a small gift from Finland today. An over-the-air software update began rolling out to the Verizon Wireless Windows Phone 8 device at 1 p.m. ET. New features in the update include improved performance for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and support for more microSD card brands. You’ll also gain the ability to select an MP3 file …

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