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Thanks for visiting The Cell Phone Junkie! I will be taking the time each week to discuss my favorite topic, cell phones. Any feedback is appreciated and welcome. You can email me at: questions (AT) thecellphonejunkie (DOT) com or call: 206-203-3734 Than

Mickey Papillon


    • May 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 998 EPISODES

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    The Cell Phone Junkie podcast has been a mainstay in the mobile tech industry for years, consistently providing listeners with leading edge updates on all areas of mobile technology. The two hosts, Mickey and Joey, have an amazing dynamic and complement each other well. Their dedication to keeping their audience informed and up to date is evident every week.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wealth of information it provides. Mickey and Joey are incredibly knowledgeable about the mobile tech industry, covering everything from hardware to software to carriers. They present the news in a comprehensive yet entertaining way, making it easy for listeners to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. They also provide recommendations and insights based on their own experiences, which adds a personal touch to the podcast.

    Another great aspect of The Cell Phone Junkie is the professionalism and organization of the show. It is clear that Mickey and Joey take their roles as mobile tech journalists seriously. The show is well-produced and structured, making it easy for listeners to follow along and understand the content. They also actively engage with their audience through listener questions and feedback, creating a sense of community.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one minor drawback is that some listeners have reported difficulty contacting the hosts via phone or email. This can be frustrating if someone has a question or wants to provide feedback but doesn't receive a response. However, this is a small issue compared to all of the great content that The Cell Phone Junkie provides.

    In conclusion, The Cell Phone Junkie podcast is a must-listen for anyone who wants to stay up to date on mobile technology. Mickey and Joey are highly knowledgeable hosts who present information in an organized and entertaining way. Despite some minor communication issues, this podcast stands out as one of the best in its field.



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    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #989

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 40:51


    Fortnite returns to the App Store, Google announces dozens of Gemini updates, and OpenAI wants to replace your phone. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #988

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 36:24


    Samsung announces the Galaxy S25 Edge, Apple launches CarPlay Ultra, and a billion RCS messages a day. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #987

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 33:29


    Apple faces new legal challenges, Starlink partnerships come to South America, and Google plans to use AI to protect you against scams. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #986

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 22:09


    T-Mobile prepares to start its Starlink satellite internet beta, Amazon gets its first Project Kuiper satellites off the ground, and major changes coming to Apple's App Store. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #985

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 40:11


    T-Mobile announces its 5G Advanced network, new plans for nearly all carriers, and Motorola has a new razr.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #984

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 41:37


    A new top-tier plan from Verizon, Beats launches its own charging cables, and what we know about the iPhone 17. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #983

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 21:37


    AT&T is disabling text to email, Instagram announces a dedicated iPad app, and how to configure multipoint Bluetooth. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #982

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 31:57


    An argument for foldable devices, Starlink announces a new roaming plan, and new plans from Visible. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #981

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 31:34


    Apple announces dates for this year's WWDC, Utah announces an App Store Accountability Act, and troubleshooting Bluetooth audio dropouts. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #980

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 27:55


    RCS will support E2EE, T-Mobile breaks 5G speed records, and Google announces the Pixel 9a. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #979

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 32:42


    The EFF looks to expose Singrays, Apple delays deploying a more personalized Siri, and Dropbox finally adds Live Photo support. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #978

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 36:05


    Qualcomm fights back with its latest X85 5G modem, significant changes coming in iOS 18.4, and the Apple watch heads to the ice. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #977

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 29:28


    Apple announces a $500B commitment to the US, the FCC looks to open up more C band spectrum for carriers, and the new features expected in the latest Apple operating systems. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #976

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 25:19


    AT&T allows you to split the bill, Apple announces the iPhone 16e, and Nokia brings cellular coverage to the moon.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #975

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 21:54


    T-Mobile announces details of its first Starlink plans, Apple opens up purchase migrations between accounts, and TikTok is back. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #974

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 22:16


    The UK orders Apple to create a backdoor to iCloud, a $100 cable might solve your travel charging needs, and get ready for invites from Apple. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #973

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 33:05


    Circling in on the expected iPhone SE 4 design, China's DeepSeek rattles Silicon Valley, and Apple releases iOS 11.3. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #972

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 30:58


    The drama continues in the TikTok saga, Samsung announces the Galaxy S25 series, and the UK announces plans for its own digital wallet.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #971

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 25:05


    Motorola reveals new moto g devices, Apple pulls back on its news notification summaries, and how to stay alert for iMessage phishing. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #970

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 35:38


    AT&T announces credits for outages, Apple makes it easier to add Matter accessories to HomeKit, and the latest announcements from CES. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #969

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 18:11


    The FCC no longer has the authority to enforce net neutrality, CES looms, and Apple kicks off the new year with a Strava partnership.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #968

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 35:16


    Recapping the key mobile phone themes from 2024, plus a perspective on how to use the iPhone's Camera Control. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #967

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 18:15


    The FCC clears a path for unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band, T-Mobile is accepting beta-test sign ups for its direct-to-cell service, and granular control comes to Camera Control. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #966

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 39:05


    The FCC has had enough with robocalls, Verizon wants you to pay more to guarantee good video calls, and the latest protocols could be coming soon to the Apple Watch. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #965

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 29:10


    Governments are cracking down on social media, cybersecurity threats are targeting US Telecoms, and the UK approves the merger between Vodafone and Three.   How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #964

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 32:27


    Starlink gets FCC authorization to provide T-Mobile Direct-to-Cell service, more rumors swirl around the iPhone 17 Air, and the FTC raises concerns about smart device updates.   How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #963

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 39:43


    The DOJ wants Google to sell off Chrome, T-Mobile thwarts a major network breach, and WhatsApp introduces voice transcription. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #962

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 32:48


    AirTag locations can now be shared with a link, Boost sheds its MVNO status, and rebooting iPhones are making things difficult for law enforcement. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #961

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 23:01


    The EU opens an investigation against Corning, SpaceX connects over a quarter-million customers during recent US hurricanes, and Apple releases beta versions of iOS 18.2. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #960

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 38:03


    iOS 18.1 arrives, Google looks to speed up its releases of Android, and contemplating fixed wireless reliability. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #959

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 32:06


    Carriers don't like the FCCs proposed rule on phone unlocking, AT&T announces 30-day trials, and iOS 18.1 is coming this week. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #958

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 22:25


    The FTC looks to make canceling subscriptions easier, AI's impact on device RAM, and Apple's Car Key feature comes to new vehicles.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #957

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 34:28


    Carriers respond to a second hurricane to hit the southeast in 2 weeks, implications about some of Apple's new software, and discussing satellite messaging as a lifeline in emergencies. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #956

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 28:15


    A nationwide outage hits Verizon, DirecTV buys Dish, and Apple's first point releases of the fall. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #955

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 45:16


    Diving deep on the iPhone 16, California passes a ‘Click to Cancel' law, and does battery management even matter. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #954

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 46:59


    The EU asks Apple to open up to third party devices, SpaceX tests wireless alerts from space, and the new iPhone 16 is here. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #953

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 46:55


    New iPhones, new Apple Watches, and new AirPods, breaking down all the news out of Apple's Glowtime event. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #952

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 29:10


    Verizon to acquire Frontier, final predictions ahead of Apple's iPhone 16 event, and changes for Spotify users coming to Apple products. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #951

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 26:22


    The FCC ramps up funding for 5G in rural areas, Verizon's plans for satellite connectivity, and its (almost) Glowtime.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #950

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 31:05


    Carriers look to Open Radio Access to drive network advancement, Apple re-releases updates, and discussing Google Fi.  How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #949

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 32:28


    Objections to T-Mobile's direct to cell satellite service, new Pixel hardware, and mobile ID support coming to California. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #948

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 26:49


    The Department of Justice wins its case against Google, California drivers to soon get digital licenses, and on the go with the Apple Watch Ultra. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #947

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 25:51


    A federal court rules that warrants are required to search phones, Qualcomm releases its most affordable 5G chipset, and iOS 18.1 shows off Apple Intelligence features. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #946

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 28:48


    A lifetime price guarantee lawsuit has been filed against T-Mobile, looking ahead to future iPhones, and bring on the speed tests! How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #945

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 41:54


    AT&T discloses a major data breach affecting call and text records, the FCC proposes FirstNet manage the 4.9 GHz band, and T-Mobile maintains its top position in network performance. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #944

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 43:43


    Summer is here, and we're talking about how to use technology to make the most of your travels. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #943

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 30:28


    AT&T announces a new early upgrade program, speculation surrounding upcoming Apple products, and new Pixel hardware coming in August. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #942

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 28:32


    The FCC proposes making device unlocks easier, Verizon announces a rebrand, and Samsung schedules its next Unpacked event. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #941

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 25:13


    California considers a statewide smartphone ban in schools, T-Mobile's Price Lock guarantee gets challenged, and get ready to record those naps.   How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #940

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 53:20


    Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote unveils major updates across the board, T-Mobile's controversial price hikes, and Nokia's groundbreaking 3D spatial audio call over cellular. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

    The Cell Phone Junkie Show #939

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 31:57


    Expectations ahead of this week's WWDC, SpaceX aiming for a fall launch of direct-to-cellular satellite service, and price hikes for multiple subscription services. How to Contact us: How to Listen:

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