Budget wireless provider Lyca Mobile is shutting down its T-Mobile partnership tomorrow, March 19, ending more than a decade of service on the nation's second-largest network. The company, which has operated as a mobile virtual network operator on T-Mobile's infrastructure since 2012, quietly announced the abrupt termination through a LinkedIn post from a Lyca master agent. The sudden announcement caught many by surprise. According to the National Wireless Independent Dealer Association (NWIDA... Read more →
Google just launched the newest iteration of its Android mobile operating system this week. But wait -- the release is actually an unpolished edition specifically intended for software developers to study and explore. Because Google has not decided on an official name yet for this latest Android version, it is called Android N for now. For those... Read more →
It was reported back in January early this year that Samsung had plans to launch a smartphone upgrade of its own, particularly one for its Galaxy line of mobile devices. Well, the South Korean tech giant is now realizing those plans this week by officially rolling out an upgrade program that should encourage more Android mobile users to get newer... Read more →
The next generation of iPhone devices could feature much enhanced audio capabilities, but it might do so at the expense of the familiar 3.5 millimeter audio jack. Nowhereelse, a France based web site, has apparently posted images of what appears to be an iPhone 7 case. Based on the leaked photos, it looks like the iPhone 7 might really come with... Read more →
It is no secret that among the Big Four wireless carriers in the United States, Verizon Wireless seems to be the most eager to deploy its 5G service. As a matter of fact, as early as September of last year, the Big Red had already revealed its plans to start testing its 5G network in 2016, and if all goes well, roll out the service next year. Some... Read more →
The world is heading into a 5G technology driven future, and major wireless carriers in the United States as well as the country’s regulators are helping paving the way. But as warned by Amir Rozwadowski of Barclays, the transition will not be a walk in the park. Via a research note, Rozwadowski cited the great promise of 5G networks, but also... Read more →
The largest oil and gas company in the world has just deployed a new feature that makes full use of Apple Pay, as well as a credit, debit, or checking account stored on its Speedpass+ mobile app. Indeed, ExxonMobil has joined the list of corporations (albeit still limited) taking advantage of mobile payment systems, which empower consumers to pay... Read more →
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