photo credit: New Motoblur

Motorola is shipping Motoblur pre-loaded on the Cliq, Backflip and several other coming Smartphones. It is noticeably missing from the Droid phones however. Hmmm… wonder why? Is there a problem we aren’t aware you yet? Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Is the network strong enough?

Smartphones and other data-intensive devices have been taking down the service provider networks right and left. With more and more Smartphones (Droids and iPhones) being sold, cell phone service providers are understandably concerned. But not Verizon…. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Signal Boosters or Blockers?

CJAM Cell Phone Threat Scan Service (CJAM-CTS) blocks signals in areas where mobile service is not welcome. This is a HUGE help in schools and prisons (is that the same?) where cell phones are a big no-no. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: NFL on Cell Phones

The Cable TV RedZone Channel provides ongoing coverage the games on Sunday, cutting to highlights and scores throughout the day. Having this available on your cell phone will free up that couch potato to actually go out and do something else on Sundays. Of course for the real fans, will watching the game on a tiny cell phone screen be enough? Probably not. But I can see them watching the games on the big screen with the cell phones providing coverage of the games they aren’t watching. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Verizon Kiosk

Verizon had 13,000 lay offs last year and is expected to do the same this year. With their land line business shrinking and stiff competition in the wireless market, Verizon faces a tough road ahead. The economy hasn’t helped, but Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg feels 2011 will be the turn around year. Most of these lay offs are in their land line side of the business, but some lay offs should be expected in the wireless side as well. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Google vs iPhone

Apple put Google’s Voice app into perpetual review, essentially blocking the app from the iPhone. Just when Apple and Google seemed to be making friends again, Apple turned into a proprietary bully. Apple claims that the Google voice app duplicates several iPhone features like the dialer and text messaging. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Cell Phones in California Prison

California prison officials seized nearly 7,000 cell phones last year. This growing problem is being addressed by a bill sponsored by Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of Los Angeles. The bill would impose a $5000 for smuggling a cell phone into a California prison. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Got Charge?

Just 2 days after the earthquake of January 12, 2010 hit Haiti, the first ever EIR (Emergency Information Service) was set up and in place to help. The goal was to provide SMS messaging on cell phones to the disaster-torn country. Working with InSTEDD, the Haitians were able to sign up for a free subscription to the Digicel and Comcel networks to receive our free Creole-language alerts. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: No Texting

The U.S. DOT (Department of Transportation) clamps down on truckers and bus drivers. Commercial drivers now face a fine of up to $2,500 for texting or using hand held cell phones while driving. Read the rest of this entry »

photo credit: Uncle Sam’s Cell Phone

The IRS has backed off the idea of taxing us on cell phones owned by our employers! The employer owned cell phones were “listed property” as part of a tax law put in place in 1989 when cell phones were a luxury item. The law required that the employees document their calls and could be subject to taxation if less than 25% of the calls made were not business related. Read the rest of this entry »