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Blackberry 10 Series Smartphones

January 2017: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Case No. 16-3318, 3rd Cir.) August 2016: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal…

LG’s ‘Water Resistant’ Claims

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LG’s ‘Water Resistant’ Claims

Smartphones marketed as “water resistant” are increasingly proving to be more resistant to warranties than water.

Logitech Video Home Security Systems

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Logitech Video Home Security Systems

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that its security systems would provide reliable home security and consumers would be able to view videos on their computers, smartphones, and tablets when the security systems…

Galaxy S4 Smartphone

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Galaxy S4 Smartphone

Allegations: Falsely representing the speed and storage capacity of Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphones

The Verizon ‘Edge’ of Deception

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The Verizon ‘Edge’ of Deception

When a promise of big savings goes up in a puff of smoke.

Somebody’s Watching You

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Somebody’s Watching You

What you need to know about in-store tracking.

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

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Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

Best Buy Attempts to Make Good Following Mobile Site Snafu

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Best Buy Attempts to Make Good Following Mobile Site Snafu

Free tablet promotion caused consumer confusion by not adequately disclosing terms.

iPhone Trade-in

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iPhone Trade-in

Fine print discloses numerous conditions tied to new iPhone promotion.

Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad

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Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad

A split second just isn’t enough time for consumers to pick up on important information in advertising.

What Mobile Carriers Are Really Saying in Their Ads

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What Mobile Carriers Are Really Saying in Their Ads

Digging into the fine print and details behind four recent ads.

Tinder

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Tinder

Class-action lawsuit takes a swipe at online dating app’s new policy to charge for unlimited likes.

Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking

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Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking

Despite promises to the contrary, shoppers could not opt out of the tracking service.

May the Force of Google Be With You?

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May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

Influencer-in-Chief: Presidents Day Roundup of POTUS Plugs

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Influencer-in-Chief: Presidents Day Roundup of POTUS Plugs

President Trump’s penchant for promoting companies turns tweets into #ads.

AT&T’s New Unlimited Data Plans

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AT&T’s New Unlimited Data Plans

To “get” does not mean to be gifted.

Spigen Galaxy S7 Screen Protector

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Spigen Galaxy S7 Screen Protector

Consumers complain product does not provide advertised coverage.

Cashforiphones.com Bait and Switch Scheme

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Cashforiphones.com Bait and Switch Scheme

In June 2016, a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Cashforiphones.com (a company that buys used iPhones, smartphones, laptop computers, and tablets) was transferred from a court in California to one…

Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads

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Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads

Carriers facing challenges to advertisements.

Sony Xperia Devices

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Sony Xperia Devices

In August 2017, a federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve a class-action lawsuit filed against Sony earlier in 2017. The April 2017 complaint alleges that the…

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Blackberry 10 Series Smartphones

LG’s ‘Water Resistant’ Claims

Logitech Video Home Security Systems

Galaxy S4 Smartphone

The Verizon ‘Edge’ of Deception

Somebody’s Watching You

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

Best Buy Attempts to Make Good Following Mobile Site Snafu

iPhone Trade-in

Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad

What Mobile Carriers Are Really Saying in Their Ads

Tinder

Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking

May the Force of Google Be With You?

Influencer-in-Chief: Presidents Day Roundup of POTUS Plugs

AT&T’s New Unlimited Data Plans

Spigen Galaxy S7 Screen Protector

Cashforiphones.com Bait and Switch Scheme

Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads

Sony Xperia Devices