Category Archives: Mobile

Sprint Disables use of Carrier IQ Software

Since the discovery and public announcement that Carrier IQ Software was secretly installed and gathering data from tens of millions of mobile handset users, Sprint … Continue reading

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Free Windows Phones for Disgruntled Android Users

Microsoft wants to hear your Android-based horror stories… it may just land you a free Windows Phone device. Are you a disgruntled Android device owner … Continue reading

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Jawbone halts Up production over battery issue, offers full refunds

Jawbone has halted production of Up, its fitness wristband over battery issues and has offered customers full refunds, regardless of whether they’ve encountered problems. And … Continue reading

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AT&T, Sprint Sued by Customers Over Carrier IQ Tracking Software

AT&T Inc., Sprint Nextel Corp., Apple Inc. and T-Mobile USA were sued by mobile phone customers who claim that Carrier IQ Inc. tracking software installed … Continue reading

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Two iPhones Go Up in Smoke and Flames

Two users recently received a scare when their iPhones began glowing, smoking and emitting sparks. One iPhone in Brazil, and then another in Australia, recently … Continue reading

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