The Cell Phone Junkie

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By: Mickey Papillon

Thanks for visiting The Cell Phone Junkie! I will be taking the time each week to discuss my favorite topic, cell phones. Any feedback is appreciated and welcome. You can email me at: questions (AT) thecellphonejunkie (DOT) com or call: 206-203-3734 Thanks and welcome!

The Cell Phone Junkie Show #992
Today at 7:00 AM

Apple introduces Liquid Glass, the iPad is about to get a lot more productive, and watchOS gets a Workout Buddy.Ā  How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #991
06/08/2025

Last minute rumors ahead of WWDC, how Qi 2.2 could raise your wireless charging game, and WhatsApp introduces usernames. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #990
06/01/2025

A new US tariff comes for the smartphone market, Apple is set to overhaul its OS names, and how necessary is mmWave. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #989
05/25/2025

Fortnite returns to the App Store, Google announces dozens of Gemini updates, and OpenAI wants to replace your phone. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #988
05/18/2025

Samsung announces the Galaxy S25 Edge, Apple launches CarPlay Ultra, and a billion RCS messages a day. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #987
05/11/2025

Apple faces new legal challenges, Starlink partnerships come to South America, and Google plans to use AI to protect you against scams. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #986
05/04/2025

T-Mobile prepares to start its Starlink satellite internet beta, Amazon gets its first Project Kuiper satellites off the ground, and major changes coming to Apple’s App Store. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #985
04/27/2025

T-Mobile announces its 5G Advanced network, new plans for nearly all carriers, and Motorola has a new razr.Ā  How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #984
04/20/2025

A new top-tier plan from Verizon, Beats launches its own charging cables, and what we know about the iPhone 17. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #983
04/13/2025

AT&T is disabling text to email, Instagram announces a dedicated iPad app, and how to configure multipoint Bluetooth. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #982
04/06/2025

An argument for foldable devices, Starlink announces a new roaming plan, and new plans from Visible. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #981
03/30/2025

Apple announces dates for this year’s WWDC, Utah announces an App Store Accountability Act, and troubleshooting Bluetooth audio dropouts. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #980
03/23/2025

RCS will support E2EE, T-Mobile breaks 5G speed records, and Google announces the Pixel 9a. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #979
03/16/2025

The EFF looks to expose Singrays, Apple delays deploying a more personalized Siri, and Dropbox finally adds Live Photo support. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #978
03/09/2025

Qualcomm fights back with its latest X85 5G modem, significant changes coming in iOS 18.4, and the Apple watch heads to the ice. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #977
03/02/2025

Apple announces a $500B commitment to the US, the FCC looks to open up more C band spectrum for carriers, and the new features expected in the latest Apple operating systems. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #976
02/23/2025

AT&T allows you to split the bill, Apple announces the iPhone 16e, and Nokia brings cellular coverage to the moon.Ā  How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #975
02/16/2025

T-Mobile announces details of its first Starlink plans, Apple opens up purchase migrations between accounts, and TikTok is back. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #974
02/09/2025

The UK orders Apple to create a backdoor to iCloud, a $100 cable might solve your travel charging needs, and get ready for invites from Apple. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #973
02/02/2025

Circling in on the expected iPhone SE 4 design, China's DeepSeek rattles Silicon Valley, and Apple releases iOS 11.3. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #972
01/26/2025

The drama continues in the TikTok saga, Samsung announces the Galaxy S25 series, and the UK announces plans for its own digital wallet.Ā  How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #971
01/19/2025

Motorola reveals new moto g devices, Apple pulls back on its news notification summaries, and how to stay alert for iMessage phishing. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #970
01/12/2025

AT&T announces credits for outages, Apple makes it easier to add Matter accessories to HomeKit, and the latest announcements from CES. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #969
01/05/2025

The FCC no longer has the authority to enforce net neutrality, CES looms, and Apple kicks off the new year with a Strava partnership.Ā  How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #968
12/29/2024

Recapping the key mobile phone themes from 2024, plus a perspective on how to use the iPhone’s Camera Control. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #967
12/22/2024

The FCC clears a path for unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band, T-Mobile is accepting beta-test sign ups for its direct-to-cell service, and granular control comes to Camera Control. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #966
12/15/2024

The FCC has had enough with robocalls, Verizon wants you to pay more to guarantee good video calls, and the latest protocols could be coming soon to the Apple Watch. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #965
12/08/2024

Governments are cracking down on social media, cybersecurity threats are targeting US Telecoms, and the UK approves the merger between Vodafone and Three.Ā Ā  How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #964
12/01/2024

Starlink gets FCC authorization to provide T-Mobile Direct-to-Cell service, more rumors swirl around the iPhone 17 Air, and the FTC raises concerns about smart device updates.Ā Ā  How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #963
11/24/2024

The DOJ wants Google to sell off Chrome, T-Mobile thwarts a major network breach, and WhatsApp introduces voice transcription. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #962
11/17/2024

AirTag locations can now be shared with a link, Boost sheds its MVNO status, and rebooting iPhones are making things difficult for law enforcement. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #961
11/09/2024

The EU opens an investigation against Corning, SpaceX connects over a quarter-million customers during recent US hurricanes, and Apple releases beta versions of iOS 18.2. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #960
11/03/2024

iOS 18.1 arrives, Google looks to speed up its releases of Android, and contemplating fixed wireless reliability. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #959
10/27/2024

Carriers don’t like the FCCs proposed rule on phone unlocking, AT&T announces 30-day trials, and iOS 18.1 is coming this week. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #958
10/20/2024

The FTC looks to make canceling subscriptions easier, AI’s impact on device RAM, and Apple’s Car Key feature comes to new vehicles.Ā  How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #957
10/13/2024

Carriers respond to a second hurricane to hit the southeast in 2 weeks, implications about some of Apple’s new software, and discussing satellite messaging as a lifeline in emergencies. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #956
10/06/2024

A nationwide outage hits Verizon, DirecTV buys Dish, and Apple’s first point releases of the fall. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #955
09/29/2024

Diving deep on the iPhone 16, California passes a ā€˜Click to Cancel’ law, and does battery management even matter. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #954
09/22/2024

The EU asks Apple to open up to third party devices, SpaceX tests wireless alerts from space, and the new iPhone 16 is here. How to Contact us: How to Listen:


The Cell Phone Junkie Show #953
09/10/2024

New iPhones, new Apple Watches, and new AirPods, breaking down all the news out of Apple’s Glowtime event. How to Contact us: How to Listen: