Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Time Machine is a way to take advantage of our extensive history in covering the wireless space to fire up the DeLorean and take a trip back in time to re-visit some of the more interesting headlines from...
In the 90s, companies like Nokia and RIM/BlackBerry built their businesses and reputations on their wireless and RF engineering prowess, with thousands of engineers dedicated to designing products that delivered
Apple has filed an application to trademark the "iWatch" name in Japan, the first known patent application for the name in any country. The application was filed early last month but was not announced until last week. It has not yet been approved.
The patent...
Virgin Mobile USA is set to increase pressure on rival no-contract offerings with the upcoming addition of Apple’s iPhone 5 handset to its lineup.
The device, which will sell for $550 beginning June 28, is set to run across the provider’s Beyond Talk plans...
Apple is the latest company to disclose to its customers how much data it has shared this year with the government. The company says it does not allow the government access to its servers but does comply with specific requests on a case-by-case basis....
To the surprise of few and the delight of many, Clearwire’s “special committee” nearly depleted the world’s exasperation supply this week by throwing its support behind Dish Network’s attempt to
Microsoft has launched an Office app on iOS, available only to users who buy a subscription to Office 365. Users will be able to create Word documents and Excel spreadsheets on their iPhones and iPads, and view and edit PowerPoint presentations.
Apple says the...
On Feb. 11, 2011, Nokia CEO Steven Elop announced that the company would abandon the Symbian operating system. At the same time, he also announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft. The two would share
Apple announced the newest version of its iOS operating system yesterday at its Worldwide Developer Conference. iOS 7 will improve battery life for iPhones and iPads, and it will feature an iPhone control center -- a finger swipe from the bottom of the screen...
All eyes will be on Apple as it kicks off its Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco today. Although iOS is no longer the world's top mobile operating system, it is still perhaps the most closely watched when it comes to innovation and design.
While...
AT&T Mobility followed rival Verizon Wireless in altering its device upgrade program, announcing this weekend that customers will now have to wait 24 months in order to receive a new device with a full subsidy.
The carrier noted on its consumer blog post that the...
Apple is reportedly launching a trade-in program in its stores, taking old iPhones off the hands of customers who want to upgrade to the iPhone 5. Right now iPhone users can trade in their existing phones online or with their carriers, but Apple is...
Having attempted to steer clear of the Softbank/Sprint Nextel/Dish/Clearwire soap opera for at least a week, I find myself back in the stands at this ongoing circus trying to again
The iPhone may be running into trouble in Europe. According to a document obtained by the Financial Times newspaper, the European Commission is questioning carriers in an effort to find out whether Apple is running afoul of antitrust regulations. Apple says it is in...
Three events have impacted the balance of postpaid power thus far in 2013: 1) Walmart’s introduction of the iPhone 5 (3G only) through Tracfone/Verizon Wireless. We have spent some time on the million net add effect on Verizon Wireless’ Q1
LG, Huawei and ZTE are the up-and-comers in the smartphone market, but they have a long way to go. The latest report on the installed base of smartphones worldwide showed that Huawei and ZTE have yet to break into the top five brands, and...
Regional operator U.S. Cellular looks set to join the dark side, announcing plans to offer Apple products by the end of the year. The carrier had originally decided to not offer products from the computing giant citing high costs associated with subsidizing devices for...
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Time Machine is a way to take advantage of our extensive history in covering the wireless space to fire up the DeLorean and take a trip back in time to re-visit some of the more interesting headlines from...
Samsung's newest tablet is the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3, an offering that fits squarely into the "phablet" category. It makes calls on cellular networks and fits into a pocket or purse; at 0.39 inches the tablet is even thinner than the 7-inch version of...
Apple took investors through its numbers yesterday, but not all those numbers were financial results or product sales. Faced with slowing growth rates and declining margins, Apple focused on numbers from outside research firms that show the high degree of loyalty and engagement that...
The UK's largest mobile operator and the world's leading designer of mobile processors both reported first quarter earnings today. EE saw revenue slide, but reported a healthy increase in LTE subscribers. ARM Holdings posted better-than-expected results, reaping the benefits of a strong dollar and...
Leap Wireless altered its iPhone-related rate plans and rolled out a new family plan option for customers that it claims is half the price of competing offers from larger rivals.
The carrier, which has been struggling as of late to compete in the increasingly competitive...
Shares of Apple (AAPL) are off almost 5% this morning on concerns about the company's upcoming earnings report, due next Tuesday. iPhone 5 buzz has died down somewhat, and many smartphone buyers may be waiting for the Galaxy S4, the HTC One, or another...
