Nokia is now part of Microsoft

Today the acquisition of Nokia by Microsoft is complete.  The shareholders approved the acquisition and all the regulatory red tape has been cut through.  Long before the smartphone of today, there was Nokia.  The first cell phone I had was a Nokia.   It was a brick of a cell phone and then the candy-bar Nokia cell phones started to show up.  In those early years of the cell phone the Nokia phones always seemed a little heavier and sturdier.  They were ahead of the game when cameras were introduced into cell phones.  When the texting craze started Nokia had the 6800.  The 6800 was a candy-bar phone where the top part of the keypad flipped open to a keyboard when turning the phone horizontal.  I am hoping that creativity comes back.  I like the Nokia blue but I don't want the blue screen of death on my phone.  

MetroPCS offers unlimited plan to Mexico

Today MetroPCS customers with select phones can call unlimited from the U.S. to landlines in Mexico, plus unlimited texting from the U.S. to Mexico for $30 a month.  This offer is for a limited time to new and existing customers.  You can read more about the details at MetroPCS.

T-Mobile to offer LG Optimus L90

On April 30'th T-Mobile will offer the LG Optimus L90.  This smartphone is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor.  The L90 has a 4.7 inch HD display for seeing the pictures taken with the 5MP camera.  To prevent scratches on the back cover from keys and other objects the L90 has self-healing paint.  For more details on the LG Optimus L90 head on over to T-Mobile.

MetroPCS offers LG Optimus L70

Starting today MetroPCS is offering the LG Optimus L70.  The L70 has a 4.5 inch WVGA display and has a 5MP camera.  This smartphone is powered with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor.  If you want a smartphone that won't break the bank, this might be the phone.  The LG Optimus L70 costs $49 after a $100 instant rebate.  For more details and plan rates you can go to MetroPCS.

AT&T GoPhone Offers More Data on Smartphone Plans with No Contract

AT&T GoPhone customers will get more data on their No Contract plans starting April 25'th.  On the $60 a month plan customers will go from 2 to 2.5GB of data and WiFi hotspot capability with unlimited talk.  On the $40 a month plan customers will go from 250 to 500MB of data and 500 minutes of talk time.  AT&T is offering a new plan from WalMart stores of 1GB of data with unlimited talk for $45 a month.  You can read more about the details at AT&T.

DROID MAXX on Verizon in Two New Colors

Today Verizon is releasing the DROID MAXX in two new colors.  Customers can get the DROID MAXX online today or in stores beginning April 22'nd in High Gloss Red or Black with Chrome Accents.  The MAXX will come with the latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS.  The long lasting 3500 mAh battery will let you take a lot of pictures with the 10MP rear-facing camera and 2MP front-facing camera.  This smartphone comes with a Motorola X8 Mobile Computing System 1.7 GHz dual-core processor.  The DROID MAXX is $99.99 with a new two-year activation.  For more plan details head on over to Verizon.

T-Mobile Abolishes Consumer Overages

T-Mobile, the Un-carrier, is going to eliminate overage penalties.  Whether a customer is on the Simple Choice, Simple Starter, or an older plan the bills that arrive in June will not have overage penalties.  The CEO of T-Mobile is challenging AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint to do the same.  The CEO, John Legere has even started an online petition at change.org/abolishoverages.  You can read more about this at T-Mobile.