Because of upcoming nonstop travel over the next two months, I took a hall pass from this year’s CTIA Super Mobility show. There was plenty of news, however, from Verizon Wireless’ announcement of its “5G” strategy and establishment of 2016 testbeds (more here); to...
1. Apple shares are up in a declining market this morning after the company said pre-orders for the new iPhones have put Apple on pace to beat last year's record breaking weekend. The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus go on sale Sept. 25. Apple...
This week Apple introduced not only new products, but also some important new interactions that developers need to be aware of. In this episode I discuss the iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil, Apple Watch and new Apple TV. In particular, I'm looking at what...
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure regales CTIA attendees with humor, tackles network concerns
LAS VEGAS – Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure’s comfort level at industry trade events continues to grow as the executive charmed attendees during a keynote address at this week’s CTIA Super Mobility event...
T-Mobile offers money-back coverage guarantee tied to 700 MHz ‘Extended Range LTE’
T-Mobile US is looking to take on perceptions about its network coverage, rolling out a coverage guarantee tied to support of its growing 700 MHz network in newer smartphones, including the latest Apple...
Apple launched new features and devices today, along with highlighting its partnerships and ecosystem in a wide-ranging event in San Francisco that included the introduction of the company's largest tablet to date in the form of the new iPad Pro.
Sure to kick off a flurry...
1. Today is Apple's new product launch. The company has announced the iPhone 6S and a new stylus for the latest iPad. You can see the very latest here.
2. Verizon Wireless is set to begin field trials of 5G technology, which the carrier...
Samsung feels the pressure, Apple and Verizon prepare for product launches
5 things to know today ...
1. Samsung is preparing to cut thousands of jobs, according to a Korean news source. (Update 9/10: Samsung says it is not cutting jobs, but will instead relocate certain...
Analyst predicts Apple could dive into the device leasing space inhabited by Sprint and T-Mobile US
The move by domestic mobile operators toward device leasing programs could spill over into the original equipment manufacturer market, with one analyst seeing Apple tapping into such channels in...
Researchers report Wi-Fi hack, Ericsson to build LTE in Delhi for Bharti Airtel
5 things to know today in mobile and wireless
1. Researchers say a popular Wi-Fi router is vulnerable to hackers. Some models of Belkin's N600 DB Wi-Fi routers can be taken over by...
Apple continues its march into the enterprise
Just 13 months after announcing a partnership with IBM, Apple has teamed up with Cisco to continue pushing its iOS operating system into the enterprise. Both collaborations are meant to tailor enterprise offerings for Apple devices. In this...
A lot of journalistic ink was spilled last week as media pundits tried to explain the mood of investors. “Don’t panic” was the most common theme through all of the gyrations, which included a brief period on Monday when Apple stock dipped below $93...
T-Mobile US targets cheaters, CommScope closes on TE, Apple threatens mobile ads
1. T-Mobile US is taking aim at customers that it says cheat the system on LTE data. CEO John Legere said in a blog post that about 3,000 people on T-Mobile US' unlimited data...
Let me share with you some examples of how companies either hit it out of the park or strike out when it comes to their customer experience management. Customer experience is key to long-term business success, leading to customer relationship management becoming an important...
Siri whispers for Apple, Lenovo talks up Motorola ... 5 things to know today
1. Siri appears to be a big part of Apple's upcoming product announcement. The company has invited media to a September 9 launch event and the invitation reads "Siri, give us...
Apple is one of the key partners the Pentagon is calling on to help build the next generation of wearables for the military.
The U.S. government is reaching out to private entities including Apple, Boeing and others to develop flexible sensory gear that can be...
1. Carriers and equipment makers are taking their fight to Washington as they work to launch LTE in unlicensed spectrum. Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile US, Qualcomm, Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent have all signed a letter to the Federal Communications Commission in an effort to speed up testing of...
At its lowest point, Apple’s stock price dropped 13% during Monday's mass stock market selloff caused by concerns over China’s economic woes. Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, helped turn that around with comments he made to CNBC's Jim Cramer, reassuring investors of the company's stability in...
AT&T pushes fiber future, Samsung overwhelmed with iPhone users
AT&T recently held an analyst day to present a revised view of the company as a result of the DirecTV purchase (full deck and link to individual presentations can be found here). AT&T said a lot...
A sharp selloff on Wall Street hit wireless companies on Monday morning. Verizon Communications, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile US all saw their stock prices take a hit, with T-Mobile US falling the most and AT&T the least.
T-Mobile US may be the biggest loser today, but...
Release and preorder date, camera upgrades and Force Touch display
Last week leaked documents set the release date for Apple’s new iPhone 6S as Sept. 18. Since then, a few more details about the tech giant’s new flagship phone have hit the Internet, including some...
Hardware giant Samsung, turning up the heat on competitor Apple, is offering a 30-day test-drive of its devices for $1 with the goal of getting dedicated iPhone users to make the switch.
To sign up for the promotion, you have to access Samsung’s promotional website...
Apple is gaining ground on Samsung in a slowing smartphone market, according to Gartner's latest report on mobile device sales. Samsung remains the market leader with a 21.9% market share in the second quarter, down from 26.2% a year ago. Apple has 14.6% of...
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
Merger closes, integration...
