Big 4 Mobile Carriers Target Texting While Driving
The country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to begin their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving.
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Verizon Rakes in Wireless Fees in Latest Quarter
Verizon said Thursday that its profit rose 16 percent in the latest quarter as revenue from wireless service kept rising at a rate that's the envy of the industry.
Samsung's Newest Smartphone Set For Splashy New York Debut
Samsung is taking to the Big Apple on Thursday to reveal its next big challenge to Apple's iPhone 5 -- a successor to its top-selling Galaxy S III smartphone.
Which Is the Best Smartphone Plan for You?
Smartphones are becoming a must-have tech accessory, but the monthly bills can get pricey fast. If you fit one of these profiles, you may save money by signing up for one of these phone plans.
Many Are Haunted by Ghost of Phone Bills Past Due
Far too many customers aren't paying their phone bills on time, if you ask the phone companies. Three of the top four submitters to third-party collection agencies are major telephone carriers. And the reasons why should come as no surprise.
Where Does the AT&T and T-Mobile Deal Leave Sprint?
The news that the U.S.'s No. 2 wireless carrier, AT&T, is buying No. 4 carrier T-Mobile has squelched hopes that T-Mobile would join forces with Sprint. What else does this deal mean for the No. 3 carrier?
Augmented Reality's Industry Prospects May Get Very Real, Very Fast
Worldwide mobile-computer owners will buy about $1.5 billion worth of augmented-reality applications in 2015, up from less than $2 million last year, U.K.-based Juniper Research said in a recent report.
Sprint and T-Mobile Are Talking Merger Again
SprintNextel and T-Mobile USA are reportedly discussing another tie-up, as both companies seek to stop the flow of customers defecting to larger cell-phone service providers. In the past, the carriers have mulled a merger but haven't been able to agree on who would acquire whom.
Google's Android Platform Overtakes BlackBerry in U.S. Popularity
Google's smartphone platform, Android, has overtaken that of Research in Motion's BlackBerry as the most popular in the U.S., according to a ComScore report released Monday. It also may be gaining on Apple.
Why You Should Have Intel Inside Your Portfolio
No wonder President Obama is visiting an Intel plant as he stumps for U.S. innovation and high-tech jobs. After all, Intel is a clear industry leader. Indeed, some analysts argue that for investors seeking entry in the global growth of technology, Intel is the one-stop answer.
What Nokia Needs to Make Its Risky Bet Pay Off
From a strategy standpoint, there's some sound reasoning behind CEO Stephen Elop's thinking: Most likely there's room for a third player at Apple and Google's poker table. But Nokia's new deal with Microsoft will be all about how well it's executed.
Smartphones to Make Up Majority of New Cell-Phone Sales in 2012
Buying a new cell phone next year? Odds are it'll be a smartphone, according to a new report from research firm In-Stat. The company predicts that smartphones will overtake regular cell phones, making up more than half of U.S. cell-phone shipments, in 2012.
Should Verizon Customers Hold Out for the Apple iPhone 5?
Verizon customers will likely flock to the Apple iPhone 4 when the largest U.S. carrier starts selling it in February. But many industry-watchers expect an iPhone 5 a few months later. And that could create a quandary for folks on the fence about their next smartphone move.
Verizon iPhone Buzz Is Building: Five Things It Could Mean
The Apple blogosphere is buzzing with what seems to be solid evidence that finally Verizon will be offering an iPhone to run on its network. The long-expected announcement would be the biggest thing to hit the wireless business since the first iPhone itself. Here are five things it would mean.