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T-Mobile’s Personal CellSpot and GoGo In-Flight Texting Now Available

Kellen September 17, 2014

T-Mobile's newly announced Personal CellSpot at-home router is now available to Simple Choice customers who want to have a a "personal T-Mobile tower" in their house. The device, like any router, is used to help boost a signal, only this router helps give you...

Sliding Messaging Updated, Brings New UI and Google Now-like Card Layout

Tim April 15, 2013

Before I get started, I want to point out that I have been a major fan and supporter of Sliding Messaging since early January. It was a major step in the right direction for text messaging on Android, bringing a great mix of looks and functionality to a...

Verizon to Begin Letting You Text 911 During an Emergency, We Say “It’s About Time”

Eric May 8, 2012

So you're in a dire situation, but calling 911 might not be either advisable or possible. Verizon is looking to help its customers with that by building an SMS-911 system over the next 12 months. This new system will also come in handy for people with hearing...

Review: GO SMS looks to take away Handcent’s candy

Matt Demers January 17, 2011

Like many other Android users, I've taken the leap and changed from our default SMS application to the popular alternative, Handcent SMS. With it came a wealth of customization options; all in all, it offered a similar, but deeper experience to the default...