Phone unlocking ban could hit you in the wallet

Follow:   01.30.2013  View in a Browser Phone unlocking ban could hit you in the wallet 01.25.2013 4:33 PM Phones bought after January 25 can no longer lawfully be decoupled from a carrier by the owner of the device. How did this decision come to rest with a single non-elected, non-technical, elderly librarian in Washington? For best price, sell older BlackBerrys before RIM BlackBerry 10 announcements 01.29.2013 3:45 AM Before Research in Motion?s reveals its BlackBerry 10 operating system, and possibly new devices based on the operating system, on Wednesday, older BlackBerrys are holding value. But don't wait. -ADVERTISEMENT-   TechHive Reader Survey Take a quick survey and enter to win a $500 Amazon gift card Android Ice Cream Sandwich Download PCWorld's Superguide.   Samsung lowers cost of LTE smartphones with Galaxy Express 01.29.2013 1:25 PM Samsung Electronics is expanding its portfolio of LTE smartphones with an international version of the Galaxy Express with a lower price tag to help make the technology accessible to more users. New BlackBerry mobile management tools ready for download 01.23.2013 8:00 AM Analysts are unsure whether RIM's new enterprise mobility software can halt the migration away from BlackBerry smartphones RIM's BlackBerry 10 launch: A rundown of what to expect 01.29.2013 9:53 AM RIM hopes that the launch will signal a new start for BlackBerry. Windows Phone triples U.K. market share in a year 01.23.2013 2:22 PM Microsoft's Windows Phone is still lagging a long way behind Android and iOS in terms of market share, but new figures indicate that the mobile operating system has experienced strong European growth over the last year, particularly in Britain and Italy. Amazon finds its voice with Ivona acquisition 01.24.2013 8:13 AM With its acquisition of text-to-speech software maker Ivona, Amazon may be preparing to take on Siri and Google Voice Search in the virtual-assistant wars. The Week in iOS Accessories: Weigh out! 01.24.2013 9:00 AM This week's roundup of new iOS accessories offers ways to listen to music, weigh your baby, and plug in your favorite instrument. Lumia smartphone sales improve, as Nokia turns a profit 01.24.2013 10:25 AM Nokia swung to a net profit during the fourth quarter, as it sold a growing number of Windows Phone-based smartphones. ITC to review decision in Apple complaint against Samsung 01.24.2013 10:49 AM The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to review an earlier decision that found Samsung Electronics' products infringed four patents owned by Apple. 10 Android RPGs worth playing 01.25.2013 3:00 AM Sick and tired of games that only give you instant gratification? Want more out of your mobile gaming experience? We've got 10 RPGs you should take a gander at. Review: CM4's Q Card wallet case adds lots of bulk to the iPhone 5 01.25.2013 5:30 AM While the Q Card case isn't likely to replace your wallet completely, it does make it easy to carry some of your more used cards.         You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More TechHive Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2012 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107