As if this was a surprise: Most teens would rather text than talk to you IRL
In what should come as a surprise to absolutely no one, a new poll of 1,141 teenagers, the findings of which are out today, shows …
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Smartphone addiction prompts German city to embed traffic lights in sidewalks
These days, many smartphone users have become accustomed to walking down the street, completely oblivious to the people and environment around them. Of course, it’s …
People will absolutely hate this new tech, but it might save their lives
Texting and driving might become a thing of the past if new legislation passes in New York City. The proposed law would allow police to …
Online game shows how risky driving and texting truly is
There was a time not too long ago when “Don’t drink and drive” was about the only cautionary advice drivers on the road had to …
‘Hands-free’ texting found to be more dangerous than making phone calls while driving
A study from the American Automobile Association (AAA) has found that using hands-free texting features is actually more dangerous for drivers than making handheld phone …
New Jersey town bans texting while walking [updated]
The statewide ban on texting while driving wasn’t enough for one New Jersey town, according to The Huffington Post. After 74 crashes involving pedestrians in …
Transportation board won’t back NTSB recommendation for hands-free ban
U.S. Transportation secretary Ray LaHood said he will not issue a nationwide ban on using cell phones and hand-free devices while driving, as proposed recently …
NTSB recommends all states ban use of cell phones, hands-free devices while driving
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) voted on Tuesday to recommend that all states ban the use of using cell phones while driving, whether for …
Sprint integrates Google Voice; effortless calling, texting for Sprint users
Now this, is awesome. Sprint and Google have just announced that they have worked together to give practically all Sprint wireless subscribers the ability to …
T-Mobile to introduce two new international calling plans that don’t suck
According to the latest intel gathered by TmoNews, the nation’s fourth largest carrier, T-Mobile, will begin offering two new, pre-paid international calling plans on March 13th. …
More details on AT&T’s Any mobile calling plan emerge
AT&T will be launching its Unlimited Messaging with Mobile to Any Mobile plan tomorrow. Just ahead of the launch, BGR has acquired an internal AT&T memo that …
T-Mobile to announce new, low-cost international talk and text plan
According to a memo acquired by TmoNews, U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile is set to introduce a new, low-cost, international text and calling plan in time for …
Latest cell phone study: New Yorkers talk less than almost everyone else
According to recent survey, New Yorkers literally don’t have time to talk on their cell phones. In terms of rank, New York is #15 in …
Woman uses Galaxy S, SWYPE to break text messaging world record
A U.K. woman armed with a Samsung Galaxy S running the SWYPE keyboard has broken the Guinness World Record for text messaging. The 27-year old managed to …
Samsung T349 launches on T-Mobile
We scooped it like Houston’s spinach dip back in April and right on schedule, the Samsung T349 is now available from T-Mobile. No, it’s not …
Rogers to begin charging customers without text messaging plans for incoming SMS
More news on the messaging front is coming down from Rogers Wireless today as the company prepares to makes a few text-related changes to its …
Twitter SMS fever returns to Canada courtesy of Rogers and Fido
Big news today for our friends up north who have been plagued with cold sweats and night tremors ever since November when SMS service was …
Boost Mobile intros International Connect
News from Boost Mobile this morning brings its subscribers a new international texting and walkie talkie option that will definitely turn heads. Dubbed International Connect, …
LG Neon gets previewed on its way to AT&T
Mobile World Congress might not be for another couple of weeks but that doesn’t mean we have to wait to see some new handsets work …
Live pics of the AT&T Quickfire
Well what do we have here? Live shots of AT&T’s upcoming answer to the T-Mobile Sidekick just came in courtesy of one of our ninjas …
Alltel Adds Messaging to My Circle
Sure, you probably want to put Chad and his wizard friend through a wall just like us, but it’s hard to deny that Alltel has …
