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Alan Friedman

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Alan is passionate about mobile technology and loves sharing the latest news with PhoneArena readers. He can be found slaving over a hot keyboard all day and all night. He started writing for Phone Arena in late 2008.

Recent articles by Alan

1

While under oath, AT&T's CEO reveals $15/month TV streaming service for mobile devices

While under oath, AT&T's CEO reveals $15/month TV streaming service for mobile devices

1 hour ago | by Alan Friedman

2

U.S. Commerce Department bends over backward to give ZTE a forum to appeal the U.S. export ban

U.S. Commerce Department bends over backward to give ZTE a forum to appeal the U.S. export ban

3 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

1

Meet Daisy, the robot that disassembles old and unwanted iPhone units for usable parts

Meet Daisy, the robot that disassembles old and unwanted iPhone units for usable parts

4 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

1

Verizon LG V30 owners receive update giving their phone AI CAM and ThinQ name

Verizon LG V30 owners receive update giving their phone AI CAM and ThinQ name

6 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

4

Flickr is bought out by SmugMug for an undisclosed price

Flickr is bought out by SmugMug for an undisclosed price

15 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

21

Don't look now, but flip phones are making a comeback

Don't look now, but flip phones are making a comeback

16 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

10

AT&T expands its 5G Evolution to 117 more markets

AT&T expands its 5G Evolution to 117 more markets

yesterday, 21:42 | by Alan Friedman

10

ZTE to fight U.S. export ban, threatens legal action

ZTE to fight U.S. export ban, threatens legal action

yesterday, 20:06 | by Alan Friedman

6

Justice Department investigating collusion among U.S. wireless carriers

Justice Department investigating collusion among U.S. wireless carriers

yesterday, 17:41 | by Alan Friedman

48

The Apple iPhone X is "dead" says brokerage firm analyst

yesterday, 15:11 | by Alan Friedman

2

AT&T spiffs up its pre-paid offerings, adds new $50 tier

AT&T spiffs up its pre-paid offerings, adds new $50 tier

yesterday, 10:29 | by Alan Friedman

7

Report says that the Xiaomi Mi 7 could be first Android phone with 3D sensing; Q3 release expected

Report says that the Xiaomi Mi 7 could be first Android phone with 3D sensing; Q3 release expected

yesterday, 01:30 | by Alan Friedman

22

Tim Cook says iOS will not merge with Mac OS

Tim Cook says iOS will not merge with Mac OS

2 days ago, 23:38 | by Alan Friedman

2

The Verizon Smart Family app gives you control over your kid's smartphone usage (VIDEO)

The Verizon Smart Family app gives you control over your kid's smartphone usage (VIDEO)

2 days ago, 22:39 | by Alan Friedman

23

Apple receives patent to protect iPhone users' eyes from bright screens in dark rooms

Apple receives patent to protect iPhone users' eyes from bright screens in dark rooms

2 days ago, 21:52 | by Alan Friedman

9

Netflix mobile previews are here; iOS now and coming soon to an Android device near you

Netflix mobile previews are here; iOS now and coming soon to an Android device near you

2 days ago, 20:32 | by Alan Friedman

14

Facebook moves 1.5 billion users from Ireland to U.S. escaping EU privacy laws

Facebook moves 1.5 billion users from Ireland to U.S. escaping EU privacy laws

3 days ago, 12:19 | by Alan Friedman

5

Apple chip supplier TSMC cuts 2018 revenue forecast citing weak high-end phone sales

Apple chip supplier TSMC cuts 2018 revenue forecast citing weak high-end phone sales

3 days ago, 11:17 | by Alan Friedman

2

Lease the LG V30+ for just $12/month, or the LG G6 for only $6/month from Sprint

Lease the LG V30+ for just $12/month, or the LG G6 for only $6/month from Sprint

3 days ago, 10:10 | by Alan Friedman

3

Mobile payment app Google Pay has been installed 100 million times

Mobile payment app Google Pay has been installed 100 million times

3 days ago, 00:20 | by Alan Friedman

Evidence that the unannounced Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus are legit comes from Motorola itself

Evidence that the unannounced Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus are legit comes from Motorola itself

3 days ago, 23:18 | by Alan Friedman

5

T-Mobile adds low-frequency LTE to hundreds of cell sites

T-Mobile adds low-frequency LTE to hundreds of cell sites

3 days ago, 21:36 | by Alan Friedman

4

Survey shows that 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' makes the roads safer

Survey shows that 'Do Not Disturb While Driving' makes the roads safer

3 days ago, 19:58 | by Alan Friedman

12

Report: Qualcomm starts laying off workers to cut $1 billion in expenses

Report: Qualcomm starts laying off workers to cut $1 billion in expenses

3 days ago, 18:31 | by Alan Friedman

Facebook is testing ads that let you try out mobile games before you buy them

Facebook is testing ads that let you try out mobile games before you buy them

4 days ago, 14:41 | by Alan Friedman

24

Samsung Store drops prices on carrier Galaxy S9/S9+ to unlocked levels, cuts more off AT&T models

Samsung Store drops prices on carrier Galaxy S9/S9+ to unlocked levels, cuts more off AT&T models

4 days ago, 13:10 | by Alan Friedman

22

Apple's new ads for the iPhone aim to increase its market share in Mexico

Apple's new ads for the iPhone aim to increase its market share in Mexico

4 days ago, 12:23 | by Alan Friedman

14

T-Mobile says thank you to those who defend the country with huge military discounts of up to 50%

T-Mobile says thank you to those who defend the country with huge military discounts of up to 50%

4 days ago, 11:03 | by Alan Friedman

4

Fortnite scores $25 million take in first 30 days; guided missile is removed

Fortnite scores $25 million take in first 30 days; guided missile is removed

4 days ago, 09:44 | by Alan Friedman

16

After laying off five U.S. employees, is Huawei giving up on grabbing a strong stateside presence?

After laying off five U.S. employees, is Huawei giving up on grabbing a strong stateside presence?

4 days ago, 23:37 | by Alan Friedman

21

Apple removes app that allowed teens to hide photos behind a real calculator

Apple removes app that allowed teens to hide photos behind a real calculator

4 days ago, 21:20 | by Alan Friedman

7

BlackBerry KEYone gets update from Sprint, price cut in Europe

BlackBerry KEYone gets update from Sprint, price cut in Europe

4 days ago, 19:55 | by Alan Friedman

53

Apple iPhone X contributed 35% of the smartphone industry's global Q4 profits

Apple iPhone X contributed 35% of the smartphone industry's global Q4 profits

17 Apr 2018, 12:32 | by Alan Friedman

3

Report: Apple plans to combine Apple News and Texture to sell monthly subscriptions

Report: Apple plans to combine Apple News and Texture to sell monthly subscriptions

17 Apr 2018, 11:40 | by Alan Friedman

14

Smartphones are being used for long distance exorcisms

Smartphones are being used for long distance exorcisms

17 Apr 2018, 10:31 | by Alan Friedman

17

UBS: Apple iPhone sales to be flat in China this year; 2015 peak won't ever be topped

UBS: Apple iPhone sales to be flat in China this year; 2015 peak won't ever be topped

17 Apr 2018, 00:35 | by Alan Friedman

15

Facebook faces Class Action suit over facial recognition on photos

Facebook faces Class Action suit over facial recognition on photos

16 Apr 2018, 22:54 | by Alan Friedman

11

New ad for the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ is all about the 960fps Super Slow-mo

New ad for the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ is all about the 960fps Super Slow-mo

16 Apr 2018, 21:18 | by Alan Friedman

6

T-Mobile fined $40 million for using false ring tones on calls to rural areas

T-Mobile fined $40 million for using false ring tones on calls to rural areas

16 Apr 2018, 13:57 | by Alan Friedman

17

ZTE ban on receiving U.S. exports is revived through March 2025

ZTE ban on receiving U.S. exports is revived through March 2025

16 Apr 2018, 12:45 | by Alan Friedman

5

Seeing red? Here's Apple's ad for the (PRODUCT)Red iPhone 8/8 Plus

Seeing red? Here's Apple's ad for the (PRODUCT)Red iPhone 8/8 Plus

16 Apr 2018, 11:45 | by Alan Friedman

9

Comey's "A Higher Loyalty" mentions his distaste for encryption; cites Apple, 'Silicon Valley types'

16 Apr 2018, 10:55 | by Alan Friedman

6

Best Buy's CEO explains why 250 Best Buy Mobile stores are closing

Best Buy's CEO explains why 250 Best Buy Mobile stores are closing

15 Apr 2018, 23:42 | by Alan Friedman

1

Goldman Sachs, looking to expand its retail banking presence, purchases a mobile app

Goldman Sachs, looking to expand its retail banking presence, purchases a mobile app

15 Apr 2018, 22:25 | by Alan Friedman

11

Pick up the Essential Phone from Amazon for only $399.99

Pick up the Essential Phone from Amazon for only $399.99

15 Apr 2018, 15:00 | by Alan Friedman

Take 20% off the Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation); pick up the smart speaker for $39.99

Take 20% off the Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation); pick up the smart speaker for $39.99

15 Apr 2018, 12:53 | by Alan Friedman

32

Facebook comes under attack for tracking internet users who don't have a Facebook account

Facebook comes under attack for tracking internet users who don't have a Facebook account

15 Apr 2018, 12:00 | by Alan Friedman

10

Microsoft Store removes Instagram app for Windows 10 Mobile

Microsoft Store removes Instagram app for Windows 10 Mobile

15 Apr 2018, 10:57 | by Alan Friedman

7

Google Chrome for Android gets its home button back

Google Chrome for Android gets its home button back

14 Apr 2018, 23:42 | by Alan Friedman

62

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a codename

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a codename

14 Apr 2018, 20:48 | by Alan Friedman

2

JPEG XS is coming; designed for streaming video and VR, this format is low-latency and low-energy

JPEG XS is coming; designed for streaming video and VR, this format is low-latency and low-energy

14 Apr 2018, 15:13 | by Alan Friedman

17

YouTube, Twitter or Reddit next to be on the D.C. hot seat says cyber security expert

YouTube, Twitter or Reddit next to be on the D.C. hot seat says cyber security expert

14 Apr 2018, 12:55 | by Alan Friedman

11

Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case is on sale at Amazon; accessory also fits iPhone 8

Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case is on sale at Amazon; accessory also fits iPhone 8

14 Apr 2018, 11:35 | by Alan Friedman

5

Just for you: Here are 10 paid iOS apps free for a limited time

Just for you: Here are 10 paid iOS apps free for a limited time

14 Apr 2018, 00:24 | by Alan Friedman

2

T-Mobile subscribers can no longer sign up for KickBack

T-Mobile subscribers can no longer sign up for KickBack

13 Apr 2018, 21:25 | by Alan Friedman

44

Screenshot shows new Android P navigation bar; multitasking button replaced by gesture?

Screenshot shows new Android P navigation bar; multitasking button replaced by gesture?

13 Apr 2018, 16:40 | by Alan Friedman

15

According to leaked memo, Apple found 29 leakers last year and 12 were arrested

According to leaked memo, Apple found 29 leakers last year and 12 were arrested

13 Apr 2018, 15:31 | by Alan Friedman

8

Typical U.S. Apple iPhone user downloaded 45 apps last year, up 10% from 2016

Typical U.S. Apple iPhone user downloaded 45 apps last year, up 10% from 2016

13 Apr 2018, 13:16 | by Alan Friedman

13

Qualcomm's purchase of NXP Technologies hung up by U.S.-China trade war

Qualcomm's purchase of NXP Technologies hung up by U.S.-China trade war

13 Apr 2018, 11:29 | by Alan Friedman

38

Samsung accused of infringing on biometric patents with its recent flagship phones (UPDATE)

Samsung accused of infringing on biometric patents with its recent flagship phones (UPDATE)

13 Apr 2018, 09:34 | by Alan Friedman

7

Samsung J2 Pro is the smartphone for those who don't want internet connectivity

Samsung J2 Pro is the smartphone for those who don't want internet connectivity

13 Apr 2018, 00:46 | by Alan Friedman

6

Xiaomi Mi 6X expected to be unveiled on April 25th

Xiaomi Mi 6X expected to be unveiled on April 25th

12 Apr 2018, 23:57 | by Alan Friedman

4

Former Chairman Paul Jacobs plans on taking Qualcomm private in 2 months

Former Chairman Paul Jacobs plans on taking Qualcomm private in 2 months

12 Apr 2018, 22:42 | by Alan Friedman

21

Report: Some Android phones are given credit for security patch updates they never received

Report: Some Android phones are given credit for security patch updates they never received

12 Apr 2018, 14:29 | by Alan Friedman

4

ESPN+ launches; Disney's first paid streamer priced at $4.99 per month

ESPN+ launches; Disney's first paid streamer priced at $4.99 per month

12 Apr 2018, 12:59 | by Alan Friedman

3

Switch to pre-paid carrier MetroPCS and get 2 free months of unlimited service

Switch to pre-paid carrier MetroPCS and get 2 free months of unlimited service

12 Apr 2018, 09:37 | by Alan Friedman

13

Top Chinese phone manufacturers are keeping their chip suppliers busy

Top Chinese phone manufacturers are keeping their chip suppliers busy

12 Apr 2018, 01:17 | by Alan Friedman

17

LG's Software Update Center hopes to speed up Android updates

LG's Software Update Center hopes to speed up Android updates

11 Apr 2018, 23:54 | by Alan Friedman

30

No Echo here: Apple reportedly cut orders for its HomePod smart speaker last month

No Echo here: Apple reportedly cut orders for its HomePod smart speaker last month

11 Apr 2018, 22:18 | by Alan Friedman

24

BlackBerry Ghost and Ghost Pro to launch this quarter?

BlackBerry Ghost and Ghost Pro to launch this quarter?

11 Apr 2018, 16:57 | by Alan Friedman

28

Apple Music has a new chief, and 40 million paid subscribers

Apple Music has a new chief, and 40 million paid subscribers

11 Apr 2018, 13:35 | by Alan Friedman

18

Report: Apple's success did not turn many employees into billionaires

Report: Apple's success did not turn many employees into billionaires

11 Apr 2018, 12:11 | by Alan Friedman

5

Spam calls will go right to voicemail with the Pixel/Nexus dialer and the Google Phone app

Spam calls will go right to voicemail with the Pixel/Nexus dialer and the Google Phone app

11 Apr 2018, 10:00 | by Alan Friedman

4

First watchOS 4.3.1 beta includes a warning about support for older apps

First watchOS 4.3.1 beta includes a warning about support for older apps

11 Apr 2018, 01:05 | by Alan Friedman

4

Facebook's new 'Data Abuse Bounty' pays members who report apps that misuse data

Facebook's new 'Data Abuse Bounty' pays members who report apps that misuse data

10 Apr 2018, 23:41 | by Alan Friedman

19

More information about the LG G7 ThinQ's cameras and optional notch surfaces

More information about the LG G7 ThinQ's cameras and optional notch surfaces

10 Apr 2018, 22:55 | by Alan Friedman

2

Update to BBM for Android includes a faster and lighter UI

Update to BBM for Android includes a faster and lighter UI

10 Apr 2018, 21:34 | by Alan Friedman

86

Piper Jaffray survey finds that 82% of teens own an Apple iPhone

Piper Jaffray survey finds that 82% of teens own an Apple iPhone

10 Apr 2018, 16:54 | by Alan Friedman

17

WSJ: T-Mobile and Sprint restart preliminary merger talks

WSJ: T-Mobile and Sprint restart preliminary merger talks

10 Apr 2018, 15:26 | by Alan Friedman

1

Sprint pays $10 million fine for failing to do environmental and historical reviews of cell sites

Sprint pays $10 million fine for failing to do environmental and historical reviews of cell sites

10 Apr 2018, 11:26 | by Alan Friedman

15

Majority of U.S. Facebook users say their personal data is unsafe; class action lawsuit is filed

Majority of U.S. Facebook users say their personal data is unsafe; class action lawsuit is filed

10 Apr 2018, 10:40 | by Alan Friedman

1

Instagram testing Nametags, its version of Snapchat's Snapcodes

Instagram testing Nametags, its version of Snapchat's Snapcodes

10 Apr 2018, 01:02 | by Alan Friedman

5

Android, iOS app downloads hit a record 27.5 billion in Q1 2018

Android, iOS app downloads hit a record 27.5 billion in Q1 2018

09 Apr 2018, 23:04 | by Alan Friedman

1

Here are 8 paid iOS apps that are currently offered for free

Here are 8 paid iOS apps that are currently offered for free

09 Apr 2018, 21:28 | by Alan Friedman

24

Despite Huawei's claim, teardown of P20 Pro seems to indicate that all three cameras carry OIS

Despite Huawei's claim, teardown of P20 Pro seems to indicate that all three cameras carry OIS

09 Apr 2018, 16:56 | by Alan Friedman

1

Google's new UI for setting up Assistant renames current privacy feature as

Google's new UI for setting up Assistant renames current privacy feature as "Forget me"

09 Apr 2018, 13:58 | by Alan Friedman

2

Trade in your older Apple Watch to Apple and receive up to $175 in credit

Trade in your older Apple Watch to Apple and receive up to $175 in credit

09 Apr 2018, 12:32 | by Alan Friedman

39

ZTE concept phone has two notches, one on top and the other on bottom of the display

ZTE concept phone has two notches, one on top and the other on bottom of the display

09 Apr 2018, 11:17 | by Alan Friedman

14

Here's how to find out if your Facebook profile was used by Cambridge Analytica

09 Apr 2018, 10:15 | by Alan Friedman

2

Switch to Verizon and get the Asus ZenFone V Live for free along with a $150 gift card

Switch to Verizon and get the Asus ZenFone V Live for free along with a $150 gift card

09 Apr 2018, 01:41 | by Alan Friedman

34

The Woz says goodbye to Facebook

08 Apr 2018, 23:57 | by Alan Friedman

6

Latest update for Essential Phone allows users to customize use of the notch area

Latest update for Essential Phone allows users to customize use of the notch area

08 Apr 2018, 22:44 | by Alan Friedman

3

Buggy open beta software pulled by OnePlus for several models

Buggy open beta software pulled by OnePlus for several models

08 Apr 2018, 22:03 | by Alan Friedman

43

Leaked Virgin Mobile memo: (PRODUCT)RED Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be introduced tomorrow

Leaked Virgin Mobile memo: (PRODUCT)RED Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be introduced tomorrow

08 Apr 2018, 15:30 | by Alan Friedman

20

ThePhoneCoat gives your phone an almost-invisible layer of protection

ThePhoneCoat gives your phone an almost-invisible layer of protection

08 Apr 2018, 14:29 | by Alan Friedman

Spotify's rumored smart speaker could launch this month

Spotify's rumored smart speaker could launch this month

08 Apr 2018, 12:25 | by Alan Friedman

5

Facebook backlash could tighten regulations on Apple, Google and Amazon

Facebook backlash could tighten regulations on Apple, Google and Amazon

08 Apr 2018, 11:08 | by Alan Friedman

2

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8-inch tablet is just $150 ($49 off) at Newegg and Amazon

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8-inch tablet is just $150 ($49 off) at Newegg and Amazon

07 Apr 2018, 23:52 | by Alan Friedman

20

Samsung cuts the price of the Galaxy Tab S3 tablet by $100

Samsung cuts the price of the Galaxy Tab S3 tablet by $100

07 Apr 2018, 22:08 | by Alan Friedman

40

24 hour boycott of Facebook, Operation Faceblock, set for April 11th

24 hour boycott of Facebook, Operation Faceblock, set for April 11th

07 Apr 2018, 15:58 | by Alan Friedman

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