Apple Might Become Its Own Cellular Wireless Service Provider

By Ryan Punzalan | 5/1/2012

According to an expert, Apple's next big move may be to become a wireless service provider, like Verizon or AT&T. This would allow the company to dispense with the "middleman" and control the entire smartphone experience.

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British Study Finds No Link Between Cell Phones and Cancer

By Ryan Punzalan | 4/27/2012

A recent review of published research by a British group found that there is no clear evidence that cell phone causes cancer. This agrees with findings of a study done by the FDA two years ago.

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Roaming Between Wi-Fi Networks to Get Much Easier

By Ed Hardy | 3/20/2012

The GSMA and the Wireless Broadband Alliance are working on a plan to allow smartphones to easily and seamlessly roam between different Wi-Fi networks, even if these are managed by separate companies.

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Windows Phone 7 Launching in Europe on Oct. 11, U.S. Debut Coming a Month Later

By Ed Hardy | 9/27/2010

Microsoft is holding a press event in London on Oct. 11, which could be the launch date for the first devices running Microsoft Windows Phone 7 in Europe. A U.S. debut supposedly isn't scheduled until November.

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HTC Desire HD and HTC Desire Z Officially Unveiled

By Ed Hardy | 9/15/2010

HTC has just announced two high-end Android OS smartphones. Although they have similar names, these will have different designs. The Desire HD is going to be a tablet with a 4.3-inch touchscreen, while the Desire Z will be a slider with a smaller display.

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LG Aims at First-Time Smartphone Buyers with Two Optimus Models

By Ed Hardy | 9/14/2010

The LG Optimus One and LG Optimus Chic are an upcoming pair of Android OS 2.2-based devices created for those buying their first smartphone. They will include 3.2-inch, HVGA touchscreens and 600 MHz processors.

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Brighthand Film Festival Zeros In on Mobile Marketing

By Tim Scannell | 9/9/2010

TechnologyGuide and Brighthand will host the 2nd Brighthand Mobile Film Festival this October in San Francisco, as part of the CTIA Enterprise & Applications 2010 event, showcasing the best and brightest in made-for-mobile content.

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The ''Must-Have'' Features for Student Smartphones

By Ed Hardy | 8/10/2010

When someone is setting out to buy a smartphone, it's important to get one with all the features they need. This guide goes through the possibilities, discussing the features that students need, and what they might not.

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What New Feature Do You Most Want to See Become Standard on Smartphones?

By Ed Hardy | 8/6/2010

Over time, features that were once available only in high-end models trickle down to become standard on virtually every smartphone. What currently cutting-edge feature would you most like to see become mainstream?

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Employees Get a Voice in Business Phones and Gadgets, Despite Security Risks

By Jacqueline Emigh | 8/5/2010

Regardless of the presence or absence of security risks, employees in many places now carry lots of clout around choosing which smartphones and other gadgets to use, according to a spate of new research.

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Cell Phone Radiation Fears Escalate Despite a Lack of Evidence

By Judy Jefferson | 7/11/2010

While some studies claim that cell phone radiation and frequent use of cell phones can be hazardous to your health, there is still no concrete evidence linking cell phones to illnesses and death.

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FDA Finds No Link Between Cell Phone Use and Cancer

By Kevin Bierfeldt | 5/18/2010

In the midst of ongoing research, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now saying that there is scientific evidence to suggest that cell phones do not pose a significant health risk as a result of radio frequency (RF) energy.

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