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Groove Music Now Partners With Spotify (MobilityLeaks)

October 3, 2017 by MobilityLeaks

Jimski: I presume this is real and not spam. So Microsoft is divesting themselves of their music service? Are they buying Spotify? Or is this another move away from typical consumers and mobile platforms. I already got my Groove renewal email, which occurs on November 1st. Wonder how they will handle that. Does Spotify even … Read more

MobilityLeaks: PC shipments return to growth in the US

July 12, 2016 by MobilityLeaks

The PC is not dead. Take that Steve. Now, if you want to talk about Mac’s…….the third most popular platform in America. http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/12/12158344/pc-shipments-idc-gartner-us-growth-july-2016 Ouch, that’s got to hurt Apple.

Smartwatches Making Consumers Say “Meh”?

April 8, 2016October 26, 2015 by Walter Smyth

Well even thought the writing has tapered off we are still talking tech behind the scenes and the thought now to bring you guys something new and fresh is to reestablish our connection with you via MobilityLeaks. The brilliant idea of Doug Simmons which was to take all this raw content we discuss and post … Read more

Google to sell wireless service in deals with Sprint, T-Mobile

July 14, 2017January 22, 2015 by Walter Smyth

David K: Google Inc. is preparing to sell wireless service directly to consumers after striking deals with Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc., a move likely to prod the wireless industry to cut prices and improve speeds, according to people familiar with th… MarketWatch – Wednesday, January 21, 2015 http://a.msn.com/r/2/AA8smvk?a=1&m=EN-US Marti: That’s an interesting wrinkle. … Read more

You Were Saying About Scroogled, Spikerosoft?

August 8, 2014March 21, 2014 by Walter Smyth

Danny: “Microsoft: We have the right to search your Hotmail account” (updated) [Engadget Link] Hmmm…. We can’t really trust anyone. Companies reading our emails, storing our SMS, siri storing our voice, apple and Samsung recording our fingerprints, back doors into our computers and mobile phones for government departments to access… But this particular case takes … Read more

California Court Of Appeals Approves Drivers To Use Smartphone Maps

October 2, 2014February 28, 2014 by Walter Smyth

A California State Appeals Court has made a new ruling which says that California drivers can now view Smartphone based maps in their car while driving. This going against the prior law that sad that no Smartphone use was legal in the vehicle while driving or you would get a heft smack down with a … Read more

Mobility Leaks: AT&T’s new Mobile Share pricing

December 6, 2013 by MobilityLeaks

Today we tackle carrier pricing! Here’s the source of our cursing: Engadget:AT&T’s lower off-contract pricing & revamped Mobile Share plans launch next week Jim S: Well I knew the Next double dipping would be outed eventually. But I am even more confused than I was before. Looks like they raised their prices and will now … Read more

MobilityLeaks: Winning!

October 11, 2013 by MobilityLeaks

David K: At a meeting that started at 10. We have all been using our phones heavily. I have five hours of battery left. There are four iPhone users here…all taking turns with one charger. None of them are above 20% remaining regardless of how much they’ve been using their phones. Walter: iOS7 is a … Read more

MobilityLeaks: Kick Stands

October 11, 2013 by MobilityLeaks

David K: Just occurred to me that the kickstands in all of these tablets are backwards. They shouldn’t come from the top on the device…they should be at the bottom. Like if the bottom 1/5 was a flap that lied flat to support the tablet being upright. Then it is easy to adjust the angle … Read more

MobilityLeaks: Ballmer’s Last Big Move: Buy Nokia

September 3, 2013 by MobilityLeaks

Yeah, I’m talking about it, you’re talking about it, the BANNISTER’s talking about it. Here’s what the staff at Mobility Digest are saying (warning: yes, it’s long. Because we’re REALLY talking about it):