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Jennifer Lopez spills on new Viva Movil shopping experience

Roger Cheng — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 PDT

"Jenny from the Block" and Verizon exec Marni Walden answer a few of CNET's questions on why this mobile neophyte decided to start a wireless retail business.

Originally posted at CTIA 2013

Samsung Galaxy Discover leaps to Cricket (hands-on)

Lynn La — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:43:36 PDT

Though already available through other prepaid retailers, the Samsung Galaxy Discover makes its way onto Cricket Wireless.

Originally posted at

Cricket announces Samsung Admire 2 for summer (hands-on)

Lynn La — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:41:53 PDT

At a CTIA press conference, Cricket Wireless unveiled that it will be offer the mid-tier Samsung Admire 2 in time for the summer.

Originally posted at

Early details emerge for what could be new HTC Desire models

Scott Webster — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:18:48 PDT

Smartphones spied in certification and benchmark phases could be the Taiwanese manufacturer's newest offerings.

Originally posted at Android Atlas

Walmart exec: Mobile can revive personal touch for shoppers

Roger Cheng — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:05:16 PDT

Walmart mobile business exec talks up a location-based Store Mode on its mobile app, as well as an easy checkout feature.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

GM exec: Apps coming to select cars later this year

Roger Cheng — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:44:14 PDT

General Motors is pushing forward on its initiative to build "smart" cars and wants to get its slice of the growing app market.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

Cricket Wireless guns for Verizon, AT&T customers

Jessica Dolcourt — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:40:00 PDT

With popular, premium handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5, Cricket is urging people to switch from pricy contract plans.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

Samsung buys 10 percent stake in Pantech for $48 million

Don Reisinger — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:31:24 PDT

Samsung says it will have no involvement whatsoever in the Korean handset maker's business operations.

Originally posted at News - Mobile

Cricket's Samsung Galaxy S4 sells June 7 for $600

Jessica Dolcourt — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:10:00 PDT

Monthly payment installments and Cricket's unique Muve Music services are part of the prepaid carrier's plan to lure new customers.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

Want the ZTE Grand S? Americans on hold until 2014

Roger Cheng — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:26:19 PDT

The larger Grand Memo, meanwhile, is expected to come this year.

Originally posted at News - Mobile