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Ina Fried

Ina Fried

Senior Editor, Mobile

    Latest articles by Ina Fried

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    Carriers Waive Charges for Crisis Text LineCarriers Waive Charges for Crisis Text Line
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    The move also means that the text messages won’t show up in billing records, something that could have alerted abusive spouses or family members.

    By Ina Fried
    Technology
    Republic Wireless Shifts From Unlimited Plans to Ones That Offer RefundsRepublic Wireless Shifts From Unlimited Plans to Ones That Offer Refunds
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    The new Republic Refund plans give customers a credit toward the following month’s bill for any unused cellular data.

    By Ina Fried
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    Microsoft Recycles Groove Name for Windows 10 Music ServiceMicrosoft Recycles Groove Name for Windows 10 Music Service
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    Xbox Music and Xbox Video are getting new names with Windows 10, but the services remain largely the same.

    By Ina Fried
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    Coming Out as Transgender to Two Million Teens -- With a TextComing Out as Transgender to Two Million Teens -- With a Text
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    The nonprofit DoSomething sends helpful text messages to teens. This one was personal.

    By Ina Fried
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    Still Fighting AT&T and Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile CEOs Fight Each Other on TwitterStill Fighting AT&T and Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile CEOs Fight Each Other on Twitter
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    While at times Marcelo Claure has praised John Legere, he has apparently tired of his rival’s antics.

    By Ina Fried
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    Xiaomi’s First-Half Sales Put It Only a Third of the Way Toward 100 Million Phone GoalXiaomi’s First-Half Sales Put It Only a Third of the Way Toward 100 Million Phone Goal
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    The Chinese phone maker sold 34.7 million smartphones in the first half of the year, a bit short of its 2015 target.

    By Ina Fried
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    Smartphone Thefts Drop as Kill Switch Law Goes Into Effect in CaliforniaSmartphone Thefts Drop as Kill Switch Law Goes Into Effect in California
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    It’s working.

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    Xiaomi Taps DST Investment Partner Shou Zi Chew to Be CFOXiaomi Taps DST Investment Partner Shou Zi Chew to Be CFO
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    Xiaomi Continues International Push, Starts Selling $160 Redmi 2 Phone in BrazilXiaomi Continues International Push, Starts Selling $160 Redmi 2 Phone in Brazil
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    To avoid import taxes, Xiaomi is working with Foxconn to have the devices built in Brazil.

    By Ina Fried
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    Sprint Shoots for Simpler Wireless Bill. Does Not Score.Sprint Shoots for Simpler Wireless Bill. Does Not Score.
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    David Beckham suits up for Sprint, but bends it a bit too much.

    By Ina Fried