March 2014 cell phone news

News Is the Blackberry On Its Way Out at the White House?

Reports in 2014 said the White House was testing LG and Samsung handsets. BlackBerry held 3.1% of the market and denied it was being replaced.

News Make Your Cell Phone Last Longer

Practical ways to get more years out of a phone: buy after the launch hype, use your warranty replacement, and protect the screen and battery.

News The $2 Million Cell Phone Number

A UAE charity auction sold the number 050-777-7777 for about $2.1 million. Why sevens command that price, and the catch that comes with the number.

News The World’s Slimmest Smartphone to Launch March 18th in China

Gionee's Elife S5.5, billed as the world's slimmest phone at 5.5mm, launched in China in March 2014. Specs, weight and where it went on sale.

Guides Does Unlimited Texting Include International Messages?

Unlimited texting usually stops at the border. Why international messages sit under a separate policy, and how to check your plan before you send one.