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Rumors of a gPhone Still Persist
PUBLISHED: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Even though Google has settled into the role of making an operating system for others to use, rumors of a Google-branded phone still circulate on the Web. The latest of these insists that a gPhone will be released early next year.

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Judge Says Verizon's Ads are ''Sneaky'' but Allowable
PUBLISHED: 11/19/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The two largest wireless carriers in the U.S. are fighting it out in federal court over a series of TV ads. AT&T wants Verizon's latest commercials blocked, but a judge does not agree. This means that the "There's a Map for That" ads will keep running.
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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Coming Soon to AT&T
PUBLISHED: 11/16/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
AT&T has become the latest wireless carrier to commit to offering the newest version of the BlackBerry Curve. This inexpensive smartphone's hardware and software have been updated, and it offers a consumer focus, with mobile access to email, social-networking sites, and music and video.
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BlackBerry Bold 9700 Review
PUBLISHED: 11/16/2009  BY: Shaun Mahal
The BlackBerry Bold 9700 -- sometimes called the Bold2 -- sports an HVGA screen, keyboard, Wi-Fi, 3G and more. Shaun Mahal says this device's enhanced feature set and improved design leaves the original Bold looking out of date.
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AT&T Responds to Verizon's Attack Ads
PUBLISHED: 11/14/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
In recent weeks, Verizon has been running a series of commercials which emphasize that its 3G network is significantly larger than AT&T's. AT&T has issued a statement that defends its wireless data options, and points out that there's more involved than just 3G.
FULL STORY (5,955 Reads) | DISCUSSION (13 Replies)

iPhone Mini May Be Headed to Verizon Next Year
PUBLISHED: 11/10/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The next generation of Apple's iPhone will be available from both AT&T and Verizon, if an unconfirmed report is correct. This device will supposedly be significantly smaller than the current one.
FULL STORY (9,527 Reads) | DISCUSSION (12 Replies)

Verizon Puts the iPhone on the Island of Misfit Toys
PUBLISHED: 11/8/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Verizon Wireless' TV ad campaign attacking the Apple iPhone continues. The latest commercial evokes a holiday classic, with the iPhone appearing on the Island of Misfit Toys.
FULL STORY (2,523 Reads) | DISCUSSION (11 Replies)

Barnes & Noble Seeing Heavy Demand for Nook E-Book Reader
PUBLISHED: 11/8/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
When Barnes & Noble unveiled its electronic book reader, it said the Nook was scheduled for a late November release. The company is apparently going to make that deadline, but many who want this accessory are going to have to wait until well into December to get it.
FULL STORY (3,721 Reads) | DISCUSSION (11 Replies)

Apple May Release a $99 iPhone 3GS Soon
PUBLISHED: 11/6/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Apple is reportedly considering replacing the iPhone 3G in its lineup with a stripped-down version of the newer iPhone 3GS. This will supposedly have the same amount of storage as its predecessor, and sell for the same entry-level price.
FULL STORY (2,933 Reads) | DISCUSSION (4 Replies)

Dell Mini 3iX Android-Based Smartphone Gets FCC Approval
PUBLISHED: 11/6/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Dell's first Android smartphone just took another step toward being released in the U.S.: it has received FCC approval. And the version being approved has features not seen in this device before, possibly making it more appealing.
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Photoshop Mobile for iPhone Enables Photo Editing on the Go
PUBLISHED: 11/5/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Photoshop.com Mobile for iPhone debuted not too long ago, and quickly proved to be popular -- it was downloaded over 1 million times from Apple's App Store in the first week. This app allows users to edit their photos on their smartphone.
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Samsung Jack Gets an Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5
PUBLISHED: 11/4/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
AT&T has released an operating system upgrade for the Samsung Jack, jumping it up to the latest version of Microsoft Windows Mobile. This brings some tweaks to the user interface, as well as support for a new on-device software store.
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New Study Warns that Cell Phone Use May Slightly Increase Cancer Risk
PUBLISHED: 11/4/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
An extensive study overseen by the World Health Organization has found that cell phone use may cause a slight but measurable increase in several types of tumors, some of which are dangerous.
FULL STORY (2,170 Reads) | DISCUSSION (10 Replies)