Mobile Communications
Dumbphone
Ok, in a moment of weakness (or brilliance… you decide) I jumped at the change to go back to a simple feature phone rather than a smartphone. So my trusty T-Mobile MDA (my MDA Page is here) has been replaced with the phone you see to the right - a Nokia 5310 XpressMusic. I’d [...]
Life-hacking the T-Mobile MDA
So for all you T-Mobile owners out there, I’ve found a few fun ways to give your device a new lease on life. It’s true that we are all getting tired of the lack of 3G service by T-Mobile, or maybe the “long in the tooth” look & feel of Windows Mobile 5 and [...]
T-Mobile 3G: When?
You know, I’m a fairly patient guy. However, I’m just about at my wit’s end with the constant delays in T-Mobile rolling out 3G data services. I use mobile data services, and really need to have a faster connection than the ~150kbps that my current T-Mobile EDGE service allows.
Sure, I’ve got the plan that [...]
Twitter T-Mobile Issue was Technical
Late last week, there seemed to be a problem developing between Twitter and T-Mobile for both their customers. It was reported over at Get Satisfaction that T-Mobile Shuts Down Twitter Service for Good? - with a *TON* of Twitter/T-Mobile users jumping on and adding to the confusion.
This morning, Twitter posted on their blog that the [...]
iPhone Development - 100 Resources
I’m not a software developer, even though that’s what I’ve always wanted to be when I grow up. But I see that VirtualHosting.com has an exhaustive list of tools, guides, and applications to assist in writing that killer app for the iPhone.
Whether you’re developing for the iPhone or just want to find more ways [...]
Reasons why I can’t buy an iPhone
It’s not because it’s Apple.
I’ve been reading and thinking about the iPhone a lot lately. I’m coming up on needing to upgrade my aging, failing, but fantastic T-Mobile MDA. I’ve been fascinated by the features and simplicity of the iPhone that has, of course, been the center of mobile tech hype for months now.
The [...]
Scary Wireless Stories
Are you a wireless communications carrier in the US? Then I have a very scary revelation to share with you.
You’re about to loose control. You will lose control of your network, its devices, and your customers.
Will you throw an infantile temper-tantrum like the RIAA and threaten/bully/sue your customers into compliance?
Or will you be a leader [...]
T-Mobile Ranks Highest in Customer Service. Again
Some question why I stick with T-Mobile when there are so many other choices. Many mobile service providers have better phone selections or provide faster mobile data services.
One of the reasons is that the service I get from their support teams is unmatched. The other big reason is the very competitive pricing compared to the other [...]
T-Mobile MDA (HTC Wizard) Call Dropping Issue Fixed
I’ve had the worst problem with my T-Mobile MDA dropping calls about 4 minutes into a call. While the exact time of the drop varied (sometimes up to 10 minutes into a call) it was consistent to the point that everyone I talked to knew about when it would happen.
I’ve been searching all over [...]
The iPhone: A Serious Business Device?
Michael Arrington of TechCrunch fame asks: Will the iPhone be a Serious Business Device. In this question, I have to answer simply: No.
It sure will be a convenience to those Apple Mac users that have been longing for a mobile communications device that will seamlessly sync with all the Apple Mac resources for information [...]
