The Cell Phone Junkie Show #124 1:17:25Show NotesQuick news and then weâre all about your questions and comments this week.  Thanks to everyone for answering our call and sending them in! HeadlinesAT&T enables iPhone setup at HomeVerizon to start charging partners for SMS messagesNewsMetroPCS adds 250k subscribers30% of iPhone users have switched to get itXOHM live in 6 citiesSprint hopeful on funding for WimaxHTC hits 1.2 billion in salesRAZR still top selling phone in USDevicesOfficial BB Storm specsBB Storm EmulatorTouch Screen on StormPantech C610Samsung Sway on VZWMotorola Q11 pops up on MotorolaT-Mobile announces the CameoSony Xperia X1 modelsSamsung a867 Eternity for AT&T in the wildSoftwareBlackberry App CenterPantec Duo gets WM 6.1Nokia E90 firmware updateQuestions/CommentsComment from SteveComment from RyanQuestion from JoelComment from MarkVoicemail from KjetilQuestion from RyanComment from RalphMickey's headset test calls voicemailQuestions from ScottVoicemail from JohnBluetooth TechnologyBluetooth ProfilesVoicemail from JoshTelcelMovistarMexitelQuestion from SherryComment from WyattQuestion from LuisBeyond Pod - Podcatcher for Windows MobileMarkspace - Missing SyncComment from LennyHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #123 45:30Show NotesBaltimore gets its XOHM, Washington DC's metro to get GSM and the iPhone gets VOIP calling.Joey on episode 85 of the T4 showTCPJ Unlocked Show #005Mickey's review of the Motorola Q9CHeadlinesVerizon decides to restore SMS notificationsMetroPCS and Leap sign dealNokia realigns its enterprise businessNokia buys OZSprint cancels PC downloadsLarge group of operators bands together on LTELTE on AT&T in 5 yearsCricket launches PaygoGSM service on DC metroNokia to launch comes with music in USBidders for Sprint iDEN networkZune music software coming to phonesNewsDetails on WiMax/XOHMHands on with XOHM WiMaxXOHM WiMax tested in BaltimoreFCC working on mergersSony reorgHalf of US subscribers get media on phoneAT&T overage costs $480/GBDevicesRIM says BB Bold still in testing by AT&TSamsung PixonAT&T bringing iPhone 3G to Puerto Rico and Virgin IslandsPay as you go iPhone now availableT-mobile launches Moto W450LG launches new touch screen phonesSamsung EPIXNokia 5800 xpress music announcedTmobile sharedock routerMotorola ZN4 KraveBlackberry 8220 gets pricing8220 available in ItalyT-Mobile HTC Shadow IIMotorola V9x shipping for AT&THP Oak and Silver reappearWindows Mobile on TD-SCDMAAndroid G1 pre-orders are 3 times expectationT-Mobile expects to sell 500,000 G1 devices in Q4G1 emulatorTouch HD not coming to USSoftwareWindows Mobile 6 for Treo 750 Update ends 10/31N96 update alreadyLive Search and Google Maps get updatesMicrosoft Mobile Media starts BetaiPhone task syncingiPhone 3G connection sharingFring on the iPhoneTouch Cruise WM6.1 updateAndroid Market will offer free trialsHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #122 1:07:35Show NotesT-Mobile's G1 phone and Android officially announced, Verizon comes back out with a contract free plan and the next genrations of OS's have been delayed.NewsQualcomm to integrate Satellite and CellularGerman company creates 9MP camera for phonesVerizon has month to month plans againOctober 8th is XOHM launchIndia adds 9 million subscribers in AugustQualcomm loses patent appeal16GB microSD cardsSprint to offer mobile banking on most phonesSprint completes tower saleT-Mobile 3G maps are liveAmericans text more than they talkIridium merger to enable satellite broadband?EU cap on SMS roamingCalifornia bill signed banning texting while drivingRIM reports Q2 resultsRIM is delusionalDevicesT-Mobile G1Gmail and Google TalkNo 3.5mm headset jackT-Mobile has then changes 1GB data cap6 million DRM free songs on the G1 via AmazonWhat isn't on AndroidGoogle and HTC spent 3 years on Android and handsetTelus HTC Touch Pro SurfacesUTStarcom KnickN96 possibly coming to Best BuyNokia Tube on 10/2Blackberry Storm "Wow"More Storm detailsGSM storm?2 different Touch BB'sAlltel adds Moto VE20Nissan phone is a keyKC780 from LG with 8MP cameraMotorola Q11 photosOrder your iPhone onlineChinese iPhone won't have 3G?iPhone 3G coming unlocked to HKTreo 700wx being EOL'ed, soon to be 800w on VerizonSony prepping 5MP KatePalm Treo Pro now shippingHow to remove it's battery doorLeaked Verizon roadmapO2 Germany to get HTC Touch HDSoftwareBell Canada stalling 3rd party GPSPalm's Nova now mid-2009Windows Mobile 7 pushed back to 2nd half of 2009Alltel adds iTunes support with NutsiePocket Internet Explorer 6Questions/CommentsComment from TomQuestion from KirkQuestion from Brent YuensComment from MattQuestion from JimComment from KjetilQuestion from GregHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #121 1:00:00Show NotesNews on the Xperia X1, Google Android is 1 step closer and a roundup of which devices have been upgraded to winmo 6.1.TCPJ Unlocked Show #004NewsNew D Block rules by FCC chairAT&T uniting iPhone and U-VerseAT&T cuts PTT ratesNew AT&T Policy PortalVerizon shuts off SMS delivery notificationLTE hits 170 mbps in moving vehiclesNTSB seeking cell records on train crashBan in placeTexting while driving ban considered in ScottsdaleSprint's customer focus starting to pay offSprint WiMAX lawsuit approvedT-Mobile expands 3GJoey want to discuss the big pictureAndroid phone to cost $200Telus Analog network going awayDevicesNews from the Xperia X1 press releaseFuture Xperia models may not use Windows MobileTouch HD coming November 8thSamsung A837White HTC DiamondUS GSM 3G DiamondSprint Diamond problems connectingAT&T Mirage is the OmniaAT&T launch updatesTreo Pro is coming to a US carrierAlltel getting Touch Pro?Samsung Beat S and Beat BNokia E72 slider and E75iPhone 3G charger recallSoftwareTelus and HTC update S720 to WM6.1Verizon Q9c gets bump to WinMo 6.1So which devices now have 6.1?Questions/CommentsComment from SteveVoicemail from MichaelComment from GeorgeVoicemail from KjetilQuestion from CharlesQuestion from Andy-Project Lifesaver-RFID -KeruveQuestion from QuintHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #120 1:37:25Show NotesCTIA wrapped up this week giving us lots of new devices, a senator wants to know why SMS rates keep increasing, and is your iPhone spying on you?  Enjoy this extended show as we get you up to speed on everything from the past 7 days in wireless.Sanyo Katana Eclipse ReviewTCPJ Unlocked Show #003Nokia E71 reviewNewsSunCom markets now T-MobileT-Mobile 3G live in PhillyMore T-Mobile 3G citiesNew Alltel service packagesSprint launches in store phone tutorial programSenator wants to know why SMS is increasingVerizon paying users who switch from SprintSmartphones to squeeze mid range phone marketCricket offering unlimited broadbandLeap to double coverage in 2009NYC to now accept photos and video via 911iPhone takes Screenshots all the timeDOJ needs warrant to get your GPS tracking infoVerizon ETF class action lawsuitRIM passes WinMo in marketshareDevicesPalm Treo Pro Pre-OrdersT-Mobile to get Blackberry Pearl FlipHTC Touch HDSprint Officially announces HTC Touch Diamond and Touch ProDiamond now on Sprint's siteHTC Diamond with US 3G coming to Best BuyUS version of Diamond now availablei-mate HummerMOTOJewelSony Ericsson G705HTC's Opal to replace TouchNew Blackberry coming for Nextel 12/1?Nokia 5800 TubeNew LG handset has long battery lifeSony Ericsson launching first round of Xperia's on September 30thNew Sprint phonesMotorola i576First Virgin Mobile 3G phoneWindows Mobile Satellite PhoneT-Mobile launching Pearl in many colorsTilt EOL'edMotorola ROKR phones at CTIASoftwareiPhone software 2.1 availableWhat comes in the new software2.1 aftermath2.1 already jailbrokenExchange Activesync support comes standard on S60 3rd ed.Walking HotspotN95 8GB firmware updateN82 gets firmware updateVerizon pushed Vcast through mobile browsersWindows Mobile 6.1 update coming to the Touch CruiseWindows Mobile 6 updating coming to Treo 700wxAOL AIM coming to BBAT&T addiing assistance to GPSGoogle revamps Blackberry softwareGoogle adds location aware services to windows mobileTivo and RIM to offer access via BBMicrosoft adding live search to BlackberriesQuestions/CommentsComment from TroyQuestion from CotyFollowup from Jim Question from DaveComment from EricQuestion from ThomasPalm Treo 755p cakeHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #119 1:22:30Show NotesAT&T's data service knocked out in the Northeast, a $20,000 cell phone bill and you've answered my call to action with some great questions and comments.More S60 and E71 discussionSony Ericsson TM506 ReviewTest call audio quality of the TM506NewsAT&T knocked out in the NortheastSymbian phone sales continue to slowSymbian still king3G acceptance on the riseMetro PCS distribution deal with Best BuyXOHM milestoneFirst-Gen iPhones rise in priceNew iPhone price plans coming to Rogers$20,000 AT&T BillVerizon strong in J.D. Power surveyDevicesNokia N96 on saleMotorola i365 and v950Blackberry 8320 coming to AT&TiPhone to be sold by 2 Russian companiesiPhone now available at Best Buy2 new Samsung clamshell phones on SprintNew Samsung clamshell on Verizon2 new Centro colorsMotorola Q11Vodaphone and RIM announce Bold in UKTreo Pro gets Blue Tick from TelstraHTC Touch Diamond on Sprint 9/14 for $250Extended Palm Centro batteryPrada II specsSamsung i900 Omnia coming to USBlackberry Bold on AT&T updateAT&T Fuse confirmedTagheuer MeridiistSoftwareBlackberry OS 4.5 coming to AT&T is Sept.Xperia panel interface SDKButler Version 5.0 releasedQik for HTC devicesIMAP email now pushed to BB devicesNew N95-1 FirmwareQuestions/CommentsQuestion from MatComment from AndreasVoicemail from SorenComment from LibanComment from JaredQuestion from JimComment from TonyComment from RobertQuestion from LanceQuestion from ScottHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #118 1:25:45 Show Notes Photos of the new Android phone get leaked, a new date for the Blackberry Bold in the US and Windows Mobile 6.1 hits multiple devices.  It's great to be together to record a show!   www.twitter.com/TCPJ_Mickey www.twitter.com/TCPJ_Joey   Sony Ericsson TM506 on T-Mobile   News Why the iPhone 3G has been dropping calls T-Mobile has sold 120,000 iPhone 3G's Internal VZW doc on iPhone 3G Swedish site says iPhone 3G reception is fine Wired.com's iPhone 3G survey results AT&T adds 2 international plans for iPhone iPhone 3G sales top original in 7 weeks Cellular and Gustav Telus pushing unlimited mobile data users out Orange confesses to low caps on 3G Motion powered charger Nortel hands off LTE call at 100kmh Quickly get a live rep ETF class action hits T-Mobile US SMS breaks record Sprint WiMax launching next month WiMax will have location based services Qualcomm violates Broadcomm ruling Using cell phones to pay Android Market Cricket adds $5 video download service Smartphone sales will jump 52 percent this year Mobile phones see slower growth Europeans lower roaming charges Rogers announcing new data plans in October   Devices HTC s740 Nokia launches N70 and N85 Nokia announced NAM version of N96 Nokia 6650 coming to AT&T 2 new Samsungs for Verizon New Motorola on T-Mobile Blackberry Thunder is Blackberry Storm Blackberry Bold pushed to October Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 coming out later this year Rogers Blackberry Kickstart 8220 gets pricing FCC approves HTC Touch Cruise with NAM 3G Photos of HTC's Dream revealed Leaked Sprint Roadmap reveals Touch Pro and Diamond dates/pricing   Software AT&T Tilt WM 6.1 software upgrade Verizon WM 6.1 software update for XV6800 Samsung Blackjack II gets WM 6.1 Motorola's updated Q9 Global Docs to Go Premium for Windows Mobile iPhone security flaw Microsoft Synctoy Treo 800w update See your free space on Windows Mobile mOcean now for $10 AT&T offers premium pocket express free   Questions/Comments Question from Tim Voicemail from Jeff Question from Greg Question from Bob Question from Greg Voicemail from Josh   Addicted to Apps   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook Mickey Twitter Joey Twitter How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #117 1:21:35Show NotesThe Treo Pro officially announced, Skyfire is open for download and new firmware for the iPhone is realeased.The Cell Phone Junkie Show #118 will be released on Labor Day 9/1/08TCPJ Unlocked now on iTunesTCPJ Unlocked in New and Notable in iTunesHTC Mogul reviewNewsVirgin Mobile profits, customers and ARPU downCox planning wireless on 700MHZMystery device for CoxUS Mobile sales down in Q2HTC aims for top 5 in worldwide phone shareNokia reorgMore users cutting cord-going EVDO only at homeTop 10 US Cellular ProvidersT-Mobile 3G rollout schedule for SeptemberVerizon and Google to establish partnershipSprint coverage increasing in Twin Cities from GOP conferenceRingtones still a big part of artist revenueDevicesPalm Treo ProTreo Pro made by HTCFCC approves HTC dreamMotorola Q9h SilverTelus getting Samsung InstinctSprint getting ready for Diamond LaunchSize difference between GSM and CDMA DiamondLG InvisionSony Ericsson w350 on AT&TMotorola i365 and 2 Samsungs to SprintiPhone rolled out in more countriesiPhone drops in India for $715 on AirtelSony Ericcson's first T-Mobile phoneXperia X1 to come in BlackSprint Katana Eclipse for $99SoftwareiPhone firmware 2.0.2Not fixing issuesKilling 3G for someJobs aware of issues, fix coming in SeptemberiPhone class action suit over 3G flakinessBlackberry Bold Official on RogersAT&T Tilt ROM coming August 26thNew LG Voyager FirmwareSkyfire private beta through August 30thQuestions/CommentsComment from MohammadQuestions from ShawnQuestions from Brucehttp://www.goosync.com/http://cellularmap.net/regions/Comment from PhilQuestion from MarcDogs bust inmates for cell phonesHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #116 1:02:50 Show Notes Apple and AT&T are quiet about the iPhone 3G issues, some new HTC devices hit Europe and a new show from the cell phone junkies! TCPJ Unlocked #001 901-328-7589 Palm Centro Review Sidekick 2008 review News Apple and AT&T quiet about iPhone 3G problems Infineon chip cause of 3G problems for iPhone? Software fix in the works? 3 million iPhones sold in first month Best Buy to Sell iPhone AT&T starting to get stock back Alltel Q2 customer growth MetroPCS chooses LTE for 4G network ReCellular gets $15M in funding PCS Mail scheduled for deletion on Sprint Sprint PAM now $15/mo Verizon ousts T-Mobile in support quality Devices Nokia 5610 XpressMusic Nokia 3610 Fold New Nokia Handsets Motorola Alexander without keyboard=Atila HTC Dream pre-sale on T-Mobile starting 9/17/2008 HTC Touch Pro in UK Mobile Tech Addicts reviews the Touch Pro AT&T to get Touch Pro as âHTC Fuzeâ Palm Treo Pro Sprint Roadmap Blackberry 8350i on Nextel Blackberry Pearl 8220 on Rogers pricing Blackberry Bold on Rogers pricing HTC Touch coming to US Cellular Samsung T919 Software iPhone software sales going well Apple remotely disabling iPhone apps iPhone 2.1 Beta 4 seeded, push notification removed Visual Voicemail on Verizon-$2.99/mo Hobbyist updates Butler and Phone Technician ROM updates for Treo 700p and wx on Verizon and Alltel ceTwit 2.0 Windows Mobile 6.1 for Motorola Q9h Samsung Instinct gets another update, major this time HTC releases WM 6.1 ROM updates for AT&T Tilt Treo Alert Manager Questions/Comments Question from Mack Question from Steve How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook Mickey Twitter Joey Twitter How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #115 1:08:45Show NotesLots of Sprint news, more 3G announcements from T-Mobile and theiPhone gets a software update.Palm CentroCell Ranger ThoughtsNewsSprint Nextel still strugglingHesse says he wanted to lose customersSprint caps data starting in 30 daysSprint in talks to sell iDEN networkT-Mobile Q2 numbersAT&T boosts intenational coverage, new data plansVerizon followsFCC clears VZW acquisition of Rual CellularAT&T/iPhone comes to VermontVZW rolls out Rev A. PTT serviceT-Mobile launches 3G in Las VegasExcuses for poor driving, texting?Air traffic controller uses SMS to guide in planeDevicesBest Buy getting Touch Diamond soon?More CDMA Touch Diamond detailsTouch Diamond sales to hit 1 million this monthDiamond available in Canada on 8/14 via Telus (CDMA)Bell Mobility getting first CDMA Touch DualBlackberry Bold now available in ChileBlackberry Thunder 9530 on Verizon October 13thNokia E71 on buy.comNokia E71 suffering from RF issuesE71 no issues with RFiPhone production up to 800,000 per weekMotorola AlexanderSidekick Slide outed from T-Mobile's lineupSoftwareiPhone firmware update 2.0.12.0.1 on iPhone 3G un-unlockablePDA Net for Palm OS updatedHTC Touch Rom upgrade for Bell Mobility customersT-Mobile App store coming soonQuestions/CommentsComment from LibanComment from ThomasComment from HarryQuestion from RalphCrazy Sri Lanka lawHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook Mickey Twitter Joey Twitter How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #114 1:15:10Show NotesChina mobile surpasses 600 million subscribers, more news on T-Mobile's3G network and finally a good Skype client for Windows Mobile.Mickey's Treo 800w reviewJoey's experience with installing WM 6.1 on the MogulNewsSprint loses ETF case in CAChina Mobile passes 600 million subscribersCell Phones during the LA earthquakeMotorola reorganizationTracphone getting into unlimited offeringsT-Mobile offers month-to-month contractsT-Mobile 3G coming to 27 markets on Oct 1Qwest begins selling Verizon serviceQualcomm makes first HSPA callAT&T to cut off P2PNTT DoCaMo users can now use AT&T's network in HawaiiCommittee approves in-flight cell phone banAT&T sole US iPhone carrier into 2010DevicesPalm sells 2 million CentrosPalm Treo 800w $189 at Best BuyT-Mobile giving free batteries to Shadow customersT-Mobile Blackberry Curve SunsetHTC reports Diamond coming to Sprint this monthTouch Diamond at FCC with US HSDPA specTelstra getting Blackberry Bold in SeptemberGarmin Nuvifone delayed till 2009Verizon BlitzNokia dropping hardware prices up to 10%Nokia N96 release dateSoftwareRe-activate Internet Sharing on updated Sprint WM6.1 devicesBluetooth Dialing for the Treo 800wBlackberry Connect missing from E66 and E71Samsung Instinct Firmware UpdateiPhone Dynolicious car performance meterNullriver tethering software for iPhone, then disappearsNetshare reappearsNetshare disappears againMissing Sync for SymbianGoogle Maps gets Transit directionsSkype Client for Windows Mobile 6.1Test Call from Touch DiamondLG Voyager gets Visual VoicemailQuestions/CommentsComment from RalphVoicemail from JoshComment from Joel Voicemail from Greg (Sticky Note Man)Questions from KrysSub NaziHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #113 1:22:00Show NotesWe've got our hands on the Treo 800w, the winner of our Zune 4GB giveaway and an Interview with Alltel.Mickey on Mobile Computing AuthorityNewsiPhoneiPhone reception issuesiPhone 3G selling 2x as fast as originalShould AT&T advertise 3G where they don't have coverage?All AT&T stock diverted to Direct Fulfillment3rd quarter Apple resultsApple opening early and rainchecking customersiPhone software 2.1 coming?Tether your iPhoneVerizon to divest to get AlltelVerizon adds 1.5 million in Q2AT&T revenue growthAircell to go LTELeaking MMS messagesLG becomes 3rd largest handset manufacturerT-Mobile adds restrictions for canceling w/o ETFMobile network builder looks to IKEASlydialNokia and Qualcomm dealSprint sells cell towersNextwave spectrum saleDevicesSamsung Blackjack III detailsMotorola Adventure V750Blackberry Thunder to get Visual VoicemailNokia E71 NAM in Nokia's flagship storeVerizon phasing out the Treo 755pBlackberry Kickstart 8220 hardware reviewSteve Ballmer confirms Zune phone?Sprint Airave updateBlackberry Bold delayed until September?SoftwareNew Version of Windows Live for Windows MobileWindows Live messanger for BlackberryAT&T's navigation service available overseasPalm Centro for Sprint gets an updateBlackberry Media SyncHTC Touch Diamond software supports 850MHZ bandEnable EVDO Rev. A upload on Treo 800wPocket Informant updatedQuestions/CommentsQuestion from Travis Question from BradQuestion from TomVoicemail from RobertQuestion from ChrisInterview with Dave Maddox of AlltelHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #112 1:12:50Show NotesHas Mickey's iPhone 3G arrived?Also, a possible Sprint buyout and some WM6.1 upgrades are out.Jawbone Bluetooth HeadsetSamsung Instinct ReviewPodcast SurveyNewsiPhoneBattery Life not all that badFirst weekend resultsWatch out for app scamsApple ProfitsHard to getNot in AT&T storesWhere to findTurn by Turn directions coming, cut and paste lateriPhone 3G unlockedMobileMe extensioniPhone 3G costing Apple less than Gen 1AT&T allowing/not allowing free hotspot accessSK Telecom and Sprint-RumorsSprint picks wireless backhaul for WiMaxMobile Industry gives Circuit Switched Data a longer lifeNew Cellphone tax break proposedTD-SCDMA network in ChinaEriccson hits 5.8MBPS with HSPA enhancementsSony Ericcson sees net profits fallRural Operators want FCC to cap spectrum holdingsDevices3's new Skypephone passes FCCFirst OpenMoko Freerunners arriveT-Mobile Sidekick 2008 launching July 30thHTC Diamond w/o Diamond = VictorSamsung Omnia i900 coming August 18thSoftwareSamsung i760 gets Windows Mobile 6.1 UpgradeHTC updates Sprint Mogul software to WM6.1Opera Mobile 9.5New Diamond Radio ROM Enables 850 bandBlackjack II in pink or blue?Questions/CommentsQuestion from JosephVoicemail from RyanComment from EricQuestion from BobolitoMickey's 3G testComment from MattCell Phones for SoldiersVoicemail from JoshQuestion from RalphHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #111 1:14:40Show NotesThe Cell Phone Junkie turns 2 this week.Plus, the iPhone 3G and R.I.P SERONewsiPhone 3G launchRogers plans changeApp Store launches with 500 apps, 1/3rd are freeCurrent iPhone accessories won't charge iPhone 3GCheck to see if the iPhone is in your store before heading outiPhone 3G battery problems?iPhone storiesSERO as we knew it was doneOnly 18% of americans have used SMSNTT DoCaMo getting BIST-Mobile pushing FCC for Delay in AWS-3 RulesSenate backing wiretap bill for phone companiesComments from ShawnVerizon agrees to settle ETF suitsVerizon improves SMS options on PrepaidCanadian providers to start charging for incoming SMSSprint expands Qchat marketsDevicesPalm Treo 800w on saleLG Chocolate 3 arriving July 14thPalm Centro in Electric Blue comingCentro $70 on AT&TBlackberry Thunder not ready for primetimeAnother Sprint roadmapOrange HTC Diamond availableExtended Battery for HTC DiamondSidekick 2008HP iPAQ 910 availableBlackberry Bold approved by FCCFirst open Verizon deviceBIC disposable phoneSamsung i8510Sprint phone price dropSoftwareMicrosoft announced hosted exchange plansQuestions/CommentsQuestion from JoshComment from JaniceComment from MattQuestion from GregTower Climbing deadliest job in USHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #110 1:07:10Show NotesOne week and counting before the iPhone 3G is here.  Plus, is SERO going to be in tact as we know it?  And, lots of questions and comments this week.NewsAT&T reveals iPhone 3G detailsAT&T asking for $750 for depositCanadians upset about iPhone plansVerizon interested in purchasing Vodafone stockVerizon gets on board with Rhapsody MusicAlltel My circle plans now include SMSAT&T 2nd Half RoadmapSprint making a comebackSprint short of InstinctSprint preparing price increase on data?SERO will be OKSERO changingSERO not changingCars tattle on teen behind the wheel behaviorMetroPCS launching in PhilyUS Justice Department sued for trackingDevicesOfficial Treo 800w infoMotorola BlazeMotorola Q9 NapoleonHTC Touch Pro passes FCC in CDMAUpcoming Verizon devicesHTC Diamond possibly coming to SprintHTC CDMA DiamondTelus Diamond specsSprint Airave coming July 15Blackberry Bold coming to Rogers July 25thOpen Moko Linux PhoneSoftwareVerizon Treo 755p software updateVoice search on Google Maps on BBAnother Facebook App for Windows MobileQuestions/CommentsComments from SunshineOperamini to download podcastsVoiceIndigoVoicemail from KjetilQuestion from KrysVoicemail from MalQuestion from ThomasVoyager 855Amazon linkVoicemail from GregStudio 360 story from PRICDMA historyQuestion from JosephIs your cell dead, Dance!How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #109 56:05Show NotesAnother EVDO Rev. A network pops up in the US, how you can get out of your T-Mobile contract without paying an early termination fee and the cheapest unlimited nationwide calling plan.Joey gets the Plantronics 815 BT headsetNewsCalifornia Cell Phone driving law goes into effect this weekAlltel upgrades Rev. A networkT-Mobile changing ETF structureVirgin Mobile offering $80 unlimited plan July 1stNokia to buy SymbianT-Mobile launches @Home throughout countryiPhone 2.0 firmware to have complete erase optionNYPD tells FCC to not reauction safety spectrumAlltel Partnership with Boingo for Wi-FiStore owner hunts down stolen cell phonesCancel T-Mobile w/o ETFEuropean 3G subscriptions topping 100 millionVerizon revamps 3G overage planMetro PCS says they'll let you use your old phonesVirgin Mobile to buy HelioDevicesUnlocked Centro now availablePalm getting Google Maps My LocationMotorola Motozine zn5Motorola's Alexander PhoneBlackberry Javelin gets model numberBlackberry Bold delayed until AugustNokia N78 released in the USNokia's first OTA software downloadingVerizon LG Dare availableT-Mobile Shadow II coming to T-MobileT-Mobile offers Motorola ROKR E8SoftwareVersamail for Verizon CentroAOL releases new IM client for Windows MobileSkype for S60Docs to Go for BlackberryOpera Mobile 9.5Sprint HTC Touch gets WM 6.1 updateQuestions/CommentsComment from JosephComment from RyanQuestions from PaulSplashIDButlerSplashID for BBVoicemail from RogerQuestion from DeronMental Health Clinic treats children for cell addictionHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookMickey TwitterJoey TwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #108 1:06:15Show NotesMore talk about the HTC Touch Diamond, cell phones replacing bording passes and how to find your missing cell phone using a website.Help TCPJ by taking this short surveyTCPJ Survey ResultsNews HTC Diamond ROM fixes performance issuesHTC says first Windows Mobile 7 device in Q1 2009Carriers 1, class-actions 0Current AT&T customers may have to pay full price for new iPhoneiPhone Family PlansUse your iPhone connected on international flights on UnitedPolice use texting for crime tipsVisual Voicemail comes to VerizonClass action targets T-Mobile SMSSprint launching Baltimore WiMax network in SeptemberSprint needs more time to clear spectrumTop 10 US Wireless Service Providers in the USDelta trialing cellphone boarding passes in NYCFind your misplaced cell phonePingie notifies you of RSS on SMS or emailCricket offers OTA backups Devices Sprint Instinct now availabile on SprintInstinct on SERONokia E66 and E71 officialCentro coming to Canada on RogersBlackberry Bold to Rogers June 25thNew Blackberry Plans for RogersSony launches 5 new phonesSamsung i788 coming to AT&TVerizon G'zOne BoulderSprint Treo 800w release date reconfirmedHP iPAQ 910 available unlocked Software Sprint offering email to non-PDA's Questions/Comments Voicemail from Ralph Question from Ryan Voicemail from Roger Comment from Greg Question from Joel Comment from Andy Question from Garrett Comment from Shawn  Gadget buyers seen as assertive and arrogantHow to Contact us:www.thecellphonejunkie.comquestions@thecellphonejunkie.com206-203-3734FacebookTwitterHow to Listen:SubscribeiTunesDownload the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #107 1:12:20Show NotesThe iPhone 3G gets announced!  Plus Mickey gets his hands on the new HTC Touch Diamond and much more. iPhone 3G Features Pricing and AvailabilityThings it doesn't have Other items to note Links 60 Second version of WWDC Keynote http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/11/video-60-second-version-of-the-apple-wwdc-keynote/   iPhone 3Ghttp://www.macrumors.com/2008/06/09/apple-announces-iphone-3g/ http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/09/iphone-3g-is-finally-official/ http://gizmodo.com/5015052/iphone-3g-complete-coverage http://gizmodo.com/5016398/the-iphone-3g-faq   Volume of iPhone http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN1039620620080611?pageNumber=3&virtualBrandChannel=0   More Detailshttp://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/06/09/iphone-3g-the-details-you-never-wanted-to-know/ Hardwarehttp://www.tuaw.com/2008/06/09/3g-iphone-what-it-means-a-look-at-the-hardware/ Technical Specshttp://www.mobiletechaddicts.com/2008/06/09/iphone-technical-specifications/ Contract Detailshttp://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/09/3g-iphone-comes-with-2-year-contract/ http://gizmodo.com/5014909/att-memo-to-retail-managers-shows-iphone-3g-policy FCC approvalhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/09/iphone-3g-hits-the-fcc/ Countrieshttp://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/09/complete-list-of-countries-set-to-receive-iphone-3g/ http://gizmodo.com/5014817/world-gets-iphone-and-multiple-carriers-per-country-canada-stops-whining http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/09/the-lucky-22-countries-receiving-iphone-3g-on-july-11th/ What didn't get upgradedhttp://gizmodo.com/5014705/iphone-3g-the-stuff-that-didnt-get-upgraded Free in UK with O2http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/10/iphone-3g-free-in-uk-with-o2/ http://www.tuaw.com/2008/06/10/o2-offers-free-iphone-3g-with-some-plans/   What First Generation owners can expecthttp://www.tuaw.com/2008/06/10/what-first-generation-iphone-owners-can-expect/ http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3089   What to do to upgrade http://www.tuaw.com/2008/06/10/iphone-upgrade-breakdown/   More stuffhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/09/wwdc-2008-coverage-roundup-the-iphone-3g-has-landed/   More questions answered http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/13/iphone-3g-must-be-activated-in-store-and-other-followup-questio/ iPhone app store detailshttp://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3090   Apple to sell 18M iPhones in 2008 http://www.tuaw.com/2008/06/10/analyst-apple-on-track-to-sell-18m-3g-iphones-this-year/   Tom Tom has service ready to gohttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/09/tomtom-already-has-iphone-navigation-software-ready-to-roll/ http://www.tuaw.com/2008/06/11/tomtom-nav-system-runs-on-the-iphone-already/   Or not http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/13/tom-tom-is-not-making-software-for-iphone-tom-tom-is-making-software-for-iphone/   About the iPhone GPS http://gizmodo.com/5015930/giz-explains-what-you-didnt-know-about-the-iphone-3gs-gps SDK detailshttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/11/iphone-sdk-agreement-forbids-real-time-route-guidance-dancing/   App store developers have limits http://gizmodo.com/5016270/iphone-app-store-developers-have-size-and-price-limits-2gb-and-999   Where does AT&T have 3G? http://www.tuaw.com/2008/06/10/list-of-cities-that-are-in-atandts-3g-coverage/ Compare the cost of the iPhone 3Ghttp://gizmodo.com/5015540/iphone-3gs-true-price-compared Unsubsidized Europe pricinghttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/12/unsubsidized-iphone-3g-priced-at-499-569-in-europe/ Everything you were afraid to ask about the iPhonehttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/12/iphone-3g-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-t/   How to completely erase your iPhone's data http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/10/how-to-completely-erase-user-data-from-an-iphone-part-two-comm/   News HTC Touch Diamond http://mickeypapillon.wordpress.com/2008/06/13/first-impressions-of-the-htc-diamond/ http://mobilitytoday.com/news/008614/mickey_htc_diamond   Verizon will be required to divest to acquire http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3097   Verizon commits to improved PTT http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3096   Sprint announces Qchat in 40 markets http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/15/sprints-announces-qchat-in-40-new-markets-4-new-phones/   New Sprint plans http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3107   Sprint unlimited options for shared plans http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/06/13/sprint-offers-new-unlimited-options-for-shared-plans/   Cricket Launching in St. Louishttp://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3092   How to block cell phone spam http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/12/how-to-block-cellphone-spam/   What happens when you block it? http://mickeypapillon.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/how-to-block-cell-phone-spam/   FCC proposes ETF rules http://consumerist.com/tag/early-termination-fees/?i=5015889&t=in-early-termination-fee-hearing-fcc-chief-regurgitates-wireless-industry-proposals   Federal Regulation of the Cellular industry? http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/13/fcc-chairman-hints-at-federal-regulation-of-cellphone-industry/   Verizon offering small businesses unlimited plans http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN1142863020080611?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews   Devices Palm Centro on Verizon http://mobilitytoday.com/news/008610/vzw_centro_released http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/13/palm-centro-now-available-on-verizon-wireless/   Palm expects to sell 2 million Centros by end of year http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSWEN622020080612?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNews   Samsung i900http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/06/09/samsung-announces-i900-omnia-picks-a-horrible-day/   Samsung Instinct http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/11/samsung-instinct-to-run-199-99-on-contract/   8.1MP Sony Ericsson C905 phone http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/10/sony-ericsson-cyber-shot-c905-breaks-cover-with-8-1-megapixels-i/ Blackberry Bold appears on AT&T websitehttp://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/blackberry9000/?_requestid=66905 HP iPAQ 910http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/10/hp-to-finally-ship-the-ipaq-900-series-business-phone/ 3 LG devices announced on Verizonhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/11/verizon-snags-lg-dare-decoy-and-chocolate-3/   Software Free Palm OS Software http://www.treocentral.com/content/Stories/1670-1.htm   Allel's Palm Treo 755p gets upgrade http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/11/alltels-palm-treo-755p-gets-firmware-update/ http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/7593/alltel-treo-755p-rom-update-now-available/ Facebook App for PalmOS releasedhttp://www.treocentral.com/content/Stories/1771-1.htm   Windows Mobile 6 upgrade coming for Palm Treo 700wx http://www.treocentral.com/content/Stories/1777-1.htm   Questions/CommentsComment from Craig Comments from Doug Comment from Ralph Voicemail for Joey www.twitter.com/strobeyprobey Question from Kien Question from Eric Comment from Joe LinkLink   Cell Phones to warn of elephant stampeedhttp://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/146519/cell_phones_warn_of_elephant_stampede.html   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook Twitter How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #106 1:24:05 Show Notes Verizon announces it's aquiring Alltel, T-Mobile steps up their unlimited offerings, and for all your Symbian junkies out there, we've got Steve Litchfield joining us to talk about all things Symbian.   News Verizon Wireless purchasing Alltel http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/05/verizon-gets-official-with-28-billion-alltel-acquisition/ http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/05/breaking-verizon-wireless-to-acquire-alltel/   Verizon will now be largest wireless carrier in the US http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/05/verizon-alltel-merger-would-form-largest-carrier-in-the-us-by-f/   Verizon/Alltel could effect roaming http://www.rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080605/FREE/355097035/1002/rss01   Verizon/Alltel Coverage http://www.rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080605/FREE/447553655/1002/rss01   Pre-WWDC iPhone Rumors http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/pre-wwdc-iphone-rumor-roundup-atandt-out-of-stock-subsidized-pri/   Latest 3G iPhone rumors http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/02/3g-iphone-to-be-thinner-subsidized-in-the-uk/   More rumors http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/06/07/another-dumb-iphone-rumors-this-time-it-contains-photos/   iPhone app store due out at end of Keynote http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/03/rumor-iphone-app-store-ready-to-go-at-conclusion-of-wwdc-keynote-on-monday/   iPhone coming to Japan http://gizmodo.com/394907/iphone-finally-coming-to-japan-courtesy-of-softbank   AT&T Mobile TV launched in 58 markets http://mobilecrunch.com/2008/06/02/att-mobile-tv-launched-in-58-us-markets/   Verizon to offer push email to consumer devices http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3072   AT&T agrees to refund unauthorized 3rd party charges http://consumerist.com/tag/settlements/?i=5012576&t=att-agrees-to-refund-unauthorized-third+party-charges-on-cellphone-bills   AT&T 3G network upgrade complete http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/04/atandt-touts-20-boost-in-3g-data-speeds/   ETF battles in court http://www.rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080604/SUB/721918561/1007/rss01   T-Mobile offers family unlimited plan http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/04/t-mobile-new-unlimited-family-plan-lets-the-kids-yap-into-eterni/ http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3075   Devices Verizon reveals Samsung i770 and Palm 800w http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/02/verizon-slide-deck-reveals-verizon-i770-palm-800w-fun-facts/   New ETEN Smartphones http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/03/e-ten-busts-out-three-new-winmo-6-1-smartphones/   Verizon Palm Centro spotted at Circuit City http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/03/verizons-palm-centro-spotted-in-circuit-city/   Coming on June 13th for $200 http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/06/verizons-palm-centro-june-13-for-199-99/   HTC Touch Pro http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/06/04/htc-announces-htc-touch-pro/   Sprint Treo 800w update http://www.wmexperts.com/articles/rumors/more_sprint_treo_800w_info_jul.html   Velocity Mobile delays http://mobilitytoday.com/news/008597/velocity_delay_q3   Motorola i335 http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/06/motorola-i335-goes-live-on-boost-mobile/   Software Samsung i760 WM6.1 update expected in June http://www.wmexperts.com/articles/samsung_schi760_to_get_wm_61_u.html   Sprint Motorola Q9c WM6.1 upgrade posted http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/06/03/sprint-posts-windows-mobile-6-1-update-for-motorola-q9c/ http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/NSS/update_my_software.asp   CallRec 6.0 released for Palm http://www.palminfocenter.com/news/7607/callrec-60-released/   imobimac allows BB tethering to Mac http://www.jkontherun.com/2008/06/imobimac-is-shi.html   Flickr for Blackberry http://www.geardiary.com/2008/06/06/flickr-for-blackberry-free-download-from-blackberry-site/   Slingplayer for iPhone http://mobilitytoday.com/news/sling_iphone_sdk.html   Questions/Comments Voicemail from Kjetil Nokia E90 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=1141 Nokia E71 http://mobilitytoday.com/news/008558/nokia_e71_hands_on   Comment from Josh   Question from Rob http://www.tomtom.com/products/category.php?ID=2&Lid=4 http://www8.garmin.com/mobile/smartphones/   Comment from Steve http://www.arcx.com/sites/   Why Windows Mobile is better than iPhone http://ejr44.blogspot.com/2008/06/adam-curry-is-not-alone.html   Symbian Segment with Steve Litchfield http://3lib.ukonline.co.uk/, with software and features for Symbian smartphones. Senior writer for PDA Essentials magazine (UK) - http://www.pda-essentials.co.uk/ News and reviews editor for AllAboutSymbian - http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/ Producer and presenter for the Smartphones Show - http://www.smartphones-show.com/   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook Twitter How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #105 53:25Show NotesAT&T is now prorating ETF fees, Sprint responds to the Data Cap rumors and the first Windows Mobile 6.1 phone enters the US.NewsiPhone 2, last week for rumorsAT&T now prorating ETF fees for New/Renewing customersSupreme Court OK's cellphone unlocking suitSprint responds to Data Cap rumorsEd Colligan on Palm OS 2.0T-Mobile loses appeal on class action lawsuitsBlackberry leads, iPhone 2nd in smartphone salesDevicesHTC Touch Dual with WM 6.1 here in the USPalm Treo 850 specsNokia E71HTC RaphaelHTC Touch Diamond available onlineDiamond now shippingAT&T phone for older folksNokia N96 to start shipping July 31stSprint Instinct to require $70/mo minimum plan?SoftwareN95 firmware update for N95 NAM 8GBWindows Mobile Live comes to S60Styletap officially coming to iPhone and iPod TouchAndroid to offer app storeQuestions/CommentsVoicemail from KjetiComment from RenoWirelessInfo.comQuestion from QuintVoicemails from RogerQuestion from RyanVoicemail from RyanComment from TimHow to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734FacebookTwitterHow to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #104 1:25:05 Show Notes Most americans talk on their phones while driving, sprint customer satisfaction dropping and a Treo 850?   News Americans love to use Cell Phones while driving Class action suit against carriers for SMS price gouging iPhone 3G launch date confirmed iPhone 2.0 software to support Geotagging? Apple in talks with music labels for OTA downloads Previous user data available on resold iPhones How to properly erase an iPhone Sprint 5GB data cap in July New Sprint Plans coming June 15? Sprint Customer Satisfaction dropping US Cellphone sales dip AT&T HSPA rollout almost done Symbian wants to distance itself from "smart phone" label FCC to regulate cancellation feesRural carriers want FCC to ban phone exclusives Americans saying no to inflight calling Devices Prepaid Centro in AustraliaNokia xpressmusic 5310 Treo 850   Software Softstick Audio Gateway updated Garmin offering BB navigation for life Official Windows Mobile 6.1 for TYTN II leaked   Questions/Comments Question from Shawn Question from Dave AT&T rushes out package with plastic bag   Conversation with Michael Manna T4Show Official HTC TyTN II upgrade Palm OS vs. iPhone N95 thoughts Sprint   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook Twitter How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #103 1:04:50 Show Notes The mobile phone turns 100, the iPhone is still MIA and Blackberry's answer to the iphone.   News The Mobile Phone turns 100 iPhone still sold out WWDC Jobs Keynote confirmed for 6/9 AT&T limits iPhone purchases to 1 per customer Or is it 3? What the FCC says about the 3G iPhone Data Only iPhone for $20/mo AT&T 3G to get 20MBPS next year Sprint bleeding customers Sprint to limit data to 5GB/mo? Sprint says WiMax is ready for launch Alltel to deploy LTE/Adds 1M customers in Q1 In flight calling ticket Verizon joins with LiMo (competes against Google Android) Virgin Mobile may buy Helio Samsung and LG push unified mobile TV platform   Devices Blackberry Bold Official AT&T first to get Bold Bold release dates Blackberry Thunder Thunder to be an exlusive on Verizon Thunder due in September US Touch Dual up on Best Buy's site Sidekick Slide Crimson   Software Blackberry gets Windows Live Opera Mini 4.1 Efficasoft GPS Utilities Sprint Mogul WM6.1 ROM leaked Nokia N95-3 NAM update coming in June RIM Details Enterprise server 5.0 Skybox for Windows Mobile   Questions/Comments Question from Roger Comment from Greg Comment from Peter Question from Ralph Comment from Eric   SMS costs more then data to the Hubble   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook Twitter How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #102 1:11:50 Show Notes The real T-Mobile 3G launch announcement, more 3G iPhone rumors and the newest HTC phone breaks cover.   Help TCPJ by taking this short survey   News T-Mobile's 3G network-Official T-Mobile tops 30 million subscribers in the US Sprint considering a Nextel spinoff Qwest to use Verizon starting this Summer More Qwest-Verizon Partnership Details Leaked AT&T memo points to possible 3G iPhone launch iPhone unavailible in US or UK? Vodaphone set to release iPhone in Australia, Italy, India and others AT&T WiFi access on iPhone, who knows iPhone 2.0 software to have 3G on/off option Boost Mobile lunches unlimited Pay-as-you-go plan Verizon picks up SureWest   Devices HTC Touch Diamond HTC Diamond Specs US release date for Diamond? Diamond Battery Variations Sprint Treo 800w release date LG Vu Blackberry Javelin and Niagra Blackberry 9000 aka Blackberry Bold Official Announcement coming May 12? Verizon Curve Launches Sprint Curve Launches Samsung Glyde Verizon Motorola Q9c Availible Now   Questions/Comments Voicemail from Michael Comment from Craig Question from Gordon Comment from Chuck Voicemail from Josh Comment from Larry Question from Greg Zoom H2 Comment from Liban   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook Twitter How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #101 1:30:15 Show Notes Back from show 100 with a packed show of news from the past 2 weeks.    Help The Cell Phone Junkie by completing a survey   Show 100 coverage MS Mobiles WM Experts Mobility Today MyTreo.net Steve Trotto.com Mobility Site Experience Mobility   Mickey's recent podcast appearances Treocentral T4 Show Mobility Today MS Mobiles   News How to keep calling costs down when traveling overseas iPhone coming to Canada AT&T offering iPhone plan for deaf Where are the new customer additions coming from? Apple's 2nd fiscal quarter results AT&T posts good Q1 earnings Verizon 1st quarter gains How Verizon and AT&T stack up AT&T femtocell deal Blackberry wants to fend off iPhone Next Gen Blackberry delayed? Cellular South will pay your ETF to switch to them Sprint discontinuing Voice Command July 1 T-Mobile announces Pay by the Day T-Mobile 3G network launches with Voice Only Cricket coming to Las Vegas May 13 Court supports FCC in deadline to vacate channels Rumor-T-Mobile looking to aquire Sprint   Devices HTC Touch Diamond Verizon Motorola Q9c coming May 15th Verizon Centro Sanyo Katana LX now on Sprint New Nokia phones New Sidekicks on T-Mobile this summer LG enV2 on Verizon Samsung Glyde on Verizon May 9 Verizon BB Curve to launch May 9 Blackberry Kickstart ...on T-Mobile Garmin Nuvifone on AT&T? Rogers launches Nokia n95 8GB XPERIA X1 launch to be mid-September   Software Alltel Touch gets firmware update with EVDO Rev. A ceTwit Other twitter solutions Skype for regular phones Slingplayer client updated for Windows Mobile and Symbian OS's   Questions/Comments Voicemail from Paul Comment from Harry Comment from Harry Voicemail from Scott Comment from Liban Comment from Charles Comment from Tom Comments from Steve Question from Greg Comment from Shawn Comment from Harry Question from Ryan Voicemail from Roger Question from Sean Question from Shawn   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook Twitter How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #100 1:12:25 Show Notes A very special episode celebrating 100 shows of TCPJ.  We bring in 3 experts in the field of cell phones to chat with this week.  Thanks to everyone that listens to and supports our show each and every week!   Interview with Dieter Bohn http://www.smartphoneexperts.com/ http://treocentral.com/ http://phonedifferent.com/ http://wmexperts.com/ http://crackberry.com   Interview with David Ciccone www.mobilitytoday.com www.davidciccone.com   Interview with Rob Walsh www.todayiniphone.com www.podcast411.com   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #99 1:04:00 Show Notes Last show before the big 100!  We talk about the new devices being used by the FBI, plus some additional support for LTE.  Also, if you are on T-Mobile, listen in to see if your hometown is on the list for the 3G upgrade.   News FBI uses Verizon Blackberry 8830's Manufacturers sign LTE Patent Agreements 02 and Carphone cut 8GB iphone price Microsoft using Danger for new team Vodaphone says Verizon needs LTE before they do France inflight calling tests Will calling inflight even be legal? Verizon takes Sprint to court T-Mobile 3G network rollout schedule?   Devices Samsung SGH-i780/788 coming to the US? Samsung i900 New Eten phones Verizon Touch ready for order Sony G700 Microsoft Surface in AT&T Stores HP IPAQ 900 Elektrobit Satellite Phone New HTC Phones   Software Call Calendar Fring your iPhone   Questions/Comments Question from Wireless Guru Comments from Harry Question from Harry Question from Tony Comment from Scott Comment from Jan Voicemail from Tim Comments from Joseph   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #98 1:22:50 Show Notes Show 100 is getting close, but there are still 2 shows to go.  A good solid week (after last weeks CTIA show) of information, and some great interaction from our listeners.   Did we mention Twitter?   News New Verizon Charges coming this week New Verizon Smartphone Data Plan this week Verizon and AT&T Blackberries go down DoCOMo losing stranglehold in Japan Carriers not as open as they claim Mossberg says 3G iPhone will be here in 60 days Mossberg back tracks 3G iPhone chip? 3G iPhone pricing rumors iPhone contacts search and meeting invite European commission approves calling over EU FCC Proposing Emergency Alert System via SMS California drivers not aware of impending ban on cell phones HTC reports positive Q1 earnings New Motorola chairman Carphone warehouse coming to the US NTT DoCoMo users roaming on Korean networks Devices Sprint licenses visual voicemail for the Instinct Touch for Verizon release dates Nokia Tube   Software Windows Live Hotmail Access Jott for Blackberry Android running on HTC Tytn II   Questions/Comments Voicemail from Kjetil Windows Mobile 6.1 Question from Phil Question from Patrick Comment from Rami Comment from Robert Question from Ryan Comment from Jerry Question from Marc Comment from Harry Comment from Quint Comment from Jared Comment from Harry Comment from Roger   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #97 1:17:00 Show Notes Happy Birthday to Mobility Today Mickey switching back and forth between BB and Windows, what's a cell phone junkie to do?  A nice long content filled show this week with all the information from the CTIA convention in Las Vegas.   News Windows Mobile 6.1 Official 3G iPhone timeline from AT&T CEO Will it have a new case design? T-Mobile Germany discounts on iPhone with contract Sprint delaying commercial WiMax launch Just how fast is Wi-Max Backhaul woes slow WiMax Cricket launches first AWS market Femtocells in 2008 for Verizon Moto tries Qchat with V950 AT&T revamps ETF policies Other stuff from the AT&T Media Luncheon AT&T HSPA network complete this year AT&T plans for B Block Verizon LTE Plans 700MHZ Auction Spectrum Plans Qualcomm boosting CDMA network capabilities Sprint confirmed as carrier for new WM Treo Alltel gets honors for call quality Amazon announces SMS shopping Air France launching in-flight calling More Motorola job cuts First Blackberry sold this week in Russia RIM Ships record number of BlackBerry's ATT will sell phones with Android Laptop makers to support both UTMS and EVDO3G T-Mobile providing replacement Wing batteries for overheating   Questions/Comments Question from John Question from Ross Question from Greg   Devices 1 millionth Centro Sold Mexico says Hola to Centro Verizon's CTIA Lineup Announcement Blackberry 8330 on Verizon Blackberry 8830 on Sprint Blackberry 8330 on Telus Q9c announced for Alltel and US Cellular Blackberry 9000 first impressions First Sony 3G Device in the US GSM Blackberry Pearl Clarification T-Mobile 8120 AT&T 8110 HTC Touch Dual Sprint's first Qchat phones Samsung Instinct Wi-Fi Blackberry coming to Nextel CTIA Recap CTIA Picture Review   Software Twobile Blackberry XM Radio   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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The Cell Phone Junkie Show #96Show NotesMickey back on a Blackberry?  Also CTIA is this week, and what is Sprint doing to get it's Wi-Max rolling. News Blackberry outages this weekend Cuba to allow citizens to have cell phones Sprint paying employees to help stop customers from canceling service Nokia Siemens rolling out faster EDGE Phones going to be allowed on UK planes Court grants stay in E911 Comcast and Time Warner jump into WiMax with Sprint Nextel Motorola splitting in two Moto Split Motorola to start LTE testing Motorola completes first EVDO Rev A to LTE Handoff Microsoft sees Windows Mobile gains More 3G iPhone rumors CNN story on 3G iPhone Verizon 2008 initiatives DevicesBlackberry 9000 late this summer? Treo 800w on Sprint in July? Black Centros coming to AT&T   SoftwareWindows Mobile 6.1 to be released this week at CTIA Slingplayer for Symbian coming this summer Slingplayer in the works for iPhone   Questions/Comments Comment from Matt Comment from Ryan Question from Chuck Question from Austin   How to Contact us: www.thecellphonejunkie.com questions@thecellphonejunkie.com 206-203-3734 Facebook How to Listen: Subscribe iTunes Download the show directly 510-495-6352

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