New iPhone may be less than a month away, and BlackBerry appears to be launching an Android phone
5 things to know today:
1. The new iPhones may be less than a month away. Leaked documents from Vodafone suggest that the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus...
Softbank spends $73M on latest Sprint stock purchase
Sprint parent company Softbank continues to invest in its U.S. operations as this week it pumped another $73 million into a stock transaction that boosted Sprint’s stock price and increased Softbank’s ownership stake.
According to a filing with...
There has been industry speculation for years that Apple would take on a connected, autonomous vehicle project. Now, based on documents obtained by The Guardian, those rumors gain credence as it appears Apple is scouting locations to test a self-driving vehicle.
On Aug. 14, The...
Android names new OS, FCC rules on Dish discounts, and Project Ara runs late
5 things to know today:
1. Dish Network's partners owe the government more than $3 billion – the Federal Communications Commission has voted to deny the discounts these groups used when bidding for...
Sprint offers guaranteed pricing on Apple iPhone line, countering recent T-Mobile US promo
Apple’s iconic iPhone device lineup is again at the center of a domestic carrier’s latest promotional effort, this time by Sprint.
The carrier announced that beginning Aug. 17, new and upgrade-eligible current customers...
Some Comcast customers are subject to 300 GB per month data cap
Many customers may just now be finding out that Comcast caps home Internet use to 300 gigabytes per month. Perhaps more surprising is the company’s rationale. According to a Comcast VP, the practice...
In an effort to cut costs by 35%, Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC, is reportedly planning to cut its workforce by 15%. The move comes after the company saw its stock lose half its value in the last year.
The company’s stock is now at a...
Apple’s diversity report shows the company has made small strides in hiring more women and minorities, but it still has a long way to go to move away from a white-male-dominated company.
The report, which takes information from June 2014 to June 2015, shows that Apple hired...
Apple is changing the way it sells its products online. The company has taken its online store off its home page. Instead, each Apple product now features a buy button, making the Apple site a lot more like those of retailers that sell primarily...
How to manage mobility in a complex mobile world
Out of the gate, the Apple Watch was criticized as not actually doing much other than serving as a fashion accessory with some nifty configurations. Consumers and businesses alike felt that there weren’t that many practical...
Thunderstrike 2 infects firmware; fix is to re-flash chip
Two computer researchers have created a new firmware worm, Thunderstrike 2, which calls into question the airtight security usually associated with Apple MacBook products.
The research, which has resulted in a proof-of-concept, was done by Xeno Kovach...
Maybe calling the connected car "hook-ups" is a bit of a misnomer; although you have to admit it does feel like there’s somewhat of a dating game going on with Google, Apple and certain OEMs around the industry.
There’s been quite a bit of speculation...
Reports claim Apple MVNO plans could include U.S. and Europe
Apple is reportedly testing a mobile virtual network operator service in the U.S. and is in talks for a similar launch in Europe.
Business Insider reported Apple is “privately trialing” a MVNO service in the U.S....
Tech company is testing voicemail transcription feature
Many smartphone users, particularly those that fall in the millennial age range, find the whole receiving-then-listening-to a voicemail process tiresome. Taking that cue, Apple is apparently testing a way that would make the whole process a thing of...
Apple is no longer the leading smartphone maker in China. On the back of more affordable devices, Chinese device maker, Xiaomi took back the top spot from Apple, reporting a 15.8% market share in the second quarter of 2015. Huawei came in second with...
A new device study by Juniper Research said smartphone shipments reached 338 million units globally for the second quarter of 2015. That is a 16% increase over last year.
In spite of these huge numbers, growth slowed slightly from this time last year. One reason...
Google Express workers in the Bay Area are putting the wheels in motion to unionize. Labor organizers and the Teamsters Union are preparing to represent 140 low-wage warehouse workers employed by Adecco, a temp agency that provides delivery services for Google Express.
“The reports we...
T-Mobile US to allow free iPhone upgrade, adds Apple Music to Music Freedom program
T-Mobile US has targeted Apple iPhone users with what it said is the final move in its latest round of promotions.
First, T-Mobile US is bolstering its recently launched iPhone 6 promotion...
Mom-and-pop operation produced $19M in fake Apple products
On Monday, police in Beijing shut down a factory that produces counterfeit Apple iPhones; reports indicate the factory made some 41,000 fake iPhones with a value of approximately $19 million.
According to reports, police first raided the factory...
Best Buy is playing on both sides of the fence when it comes to mobile devices.
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Best Buy launched the Samsung Experience Shops inside its stores a couple of years ago and...
The Wall Street Journal analysis questions value of anti-theft software
The kill switch – software that enables a user to "brick" a stolen phone remotely – is meant to deter thieves by making stolen phones less valuable. For months, wireless carriers and device makers pushed industry initiatives...
Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....
T-Mobile Advanced Messaging service taps IP, counters OTT moves
T-Mobile US unveiled a new messaging platform that takes advantage of rich communication services to provide users with enhanced features similar to those offered by over-the-top players, but with the full support of the mobile operator.
In...
Apple achieved another record-breaking quarter this spring, earning $10.7 billion on revenue of $49.6 billion. CEO Tim Cook said that the company surpassed its sales expectations for the iPhone, iPad, Mac products, and yes, even the Apple Watch. Here are four key takeaways from...
