Verizon is the last major U.S. carrier to get the VoLTE ball rolling but the wait is nearly over. Soon, the company will introduce Advanced Calling 1.0 with video calls and… Read more »
The iPhone 6 is expected to debut next month and we already know that it will support Wi-Fi calling. Voice over LTE might not be far behind as Apple is seeking… Read more »
Carrier exclusivity may have helped Apple’s iPhone back in the day but it’s not helping Amazon’s Fire Phone: The handset only accounts for 0.02 percent of web traffic on Chitika’s ad… Read more »
With carriers changing up their handset upgrade and hardware subsidy strategies, Apple looks ready to keep you coming to its own stores to buy that new iPhone. Why? More foot traffic,… Read more »
NFC has failed to see any real uptake in most Western markets, and Bluetooth-based technologies like Apple’s iBeacon are suddenly getting a lot of attention. But there are a few reasons… Read more »
The carrier-backed Isis initiative moved forward this week with two modest developments. While mobile payments in the U.S. is still up for grabs, Isis will have to be bolder if it… Read more »
Choosing an iPad Air with LTE? Apple’s site says your iPad will only work with the carrier you choose. That’s sorta correct: Out of the box, yes, it works with your… Read more »
A T-Mobile executive recently said a merger with Sprint would be a “logical” move as the U.S. mobile industry continues to consolidate. Now that it can offer the iPhone on a… Read more »
Localytics estimates that AT&T and Verizon combined to account for an astounding 86 percent of iPhone activations during the devices’ opening weekend, leaving precious little room for smaller operators. Sprint and… Read more »
The shift in consumer media consumption from fixed, dedicated platforms to open, IP-based platforms caused problems for both in the second quarter. The period also saw a courtroom showdown between Apple… Read more »