Chinese Smartphone Makers are Overtaking the Market

By Joe Rizzo

We have a new tracking report out this week from the International Data Corporation (IDC). This report is entitled "Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker" and according to IDC, it is designed to fill the demand for detailed information on the total mobile phone and smartphone markets for handset …
07/30/2014

Smith Micro and Sprint Announce Avatar Design Contest

By Raju Shanbhag

The next generation digital artists have a season to look forward to. Smith Micro Software has partnered with Sprint to offer a new education program and contest designed for the digital artists. All this is being done to enable Sprint to add new Avatars to its visual voicemail service. These Avatar…
07/30/2014

A Closer look: Mary Meeker vs. Samsung Earnings

By Carl Ford

Samsung's recent earnings warnings point to cheaper competition in China for pretty good phones.
07/30/2014

Sprint & T-Mobile Merger? Not Before September

By Steve Anderson

The idea of a merger between Sprint and T-Mobile has been the kind of thing that's had industry watchers paying particular attention for some time now. On the surface, it makes perfect sense, especially considering the nature of the two firms in the larger market. But a new report has emerged saying…
07/29/2014

Local Challengers Begin to Disrupt Apple and Samsung's Mobile Dominance

By Joe Rizzo

Normally, when we see quarterly reports, we can almost guarantee that the two names that we will see at the very top are Apple and Samsung. Whether it is the number of devices sold, or the operating system used in more regions around the world, these two names generally top the lists. Could it be th…
07/29/2014

AT&T's 'Best-Ever Pricing' Draws Derision from T-Mobile

By Steve Anderson

The ongoing four-way battle for dominance in the mobile field produces some amazing results sometimes, and as families and individuals look for the necessary means to save money on everyday bills and other operations, the mobile bill looks to be a good place to start. To that end, AT&T brought out a…
07/29/2014

Consumers are Eager for Customizable Wireless Service Plans for Mobile

By Matt Paulson

Mobile phone technology is rapidly evolving, yet the pay structures for consumers have remained largely unchanged. Most phone plans require subscribers to pay for a set number of minutes and text messages in addition to placing a set amount of data for the month, which drives up the cost of a phone …
07/28/2014

Verizon Wireless Expands What Some Would Call Throttling to Select 4G LTE Users

By Paula Bernier

Come October, Verizon Wireless will slow the speeds of a broader range of subscribers that it categorizes as top users.
07/28/2014

Mobility TechZone Week in Review

By Matt Paulson

Today's consumers are focusing more on mobile technology and the benefits it delivers than ever before. Whether simply calling friends and playing games or employing a full-fledged BYOD policy in the workplace, the simple fact is that more people want mobile tech and are willing to pay top dollar fo…
07/26/2014

Wheelings & Dealings: Yahoo Sets Up to Purchase Flurry

By Matt Paulson

Yahoo has been struggling to combat the company's slow decline into obscurity, and one of the avenues that it sees as a profitable venture is to go further into mobile technology. In order for Yahoo to remain relevant, the company needs to be present and visible on mobile phones.
07/23/2014