Verizon Starts Trade-In Program for Used Cell Phones

By Jacqueline Emigh | 10/16/2010

Verizon has started a new program aimed at letting customers dispose of a phone in an environmentally sound way while also benefiting community programs and giving credit toward a new phone or phone bill.

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Most Popular Smartphones of July 2010

By Ed Hardy | 8/2/2010

At the beginning of each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. This month's listing is almost completely dominated by models that have come out in the last couple of months.

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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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Most Popular Smartphones of June 2010

By Ed Hardy | 7/3/2010

At the beginning of each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks. New models from several companies did well last month.

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Nokia X5 Music- and Messaging-Oriented Smartphone Unveiled

By Ed Hardy | 6/14/2010

Nokia has just taken the wraps off the Nokia X5, an upcoming model with a portrait-oriented sliding keyboard for easier texting. But it won't stop there: this smartphone will also have an emphasis on playing music.

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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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Most Popular Smartphones of April 2010

By Ed Hardy | 5/2/2010

At the beginning of each month, Brighthand publishes a list of the smartphones and other mobile devices that readers have shown the most interest in during the preceding four weeks.

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Global Handset Shipments Up Almost 20% in Q1, Smartphone Shipments Up 50%

By Kevin Bierfeldt | 5/1/2010

The global handset market has flourished in the first quarter of 2010, with more than 303 million handsets shipping, according to ABI Research. And Strategy Analytics reported that shipments of smartphones were up 50%.

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Nokia C3, Nokia C6, and Nokia E5 Will Focus on Social Networking

By Ed Hardy | 4/13/2010

Nokia has announced three inexpensive phones geared toward messaging and social networking. They will feature different designs and software, but are all going to include full QWERTY keyboards and access to email, IM and Facebook, among other online communication services.

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T-Mobile Launches the Low-Priced Nokia Nuron

By Ed Hardy | 3/25/2010

The Nokia Nuron is now available from T-Mobile USA. This Symbian-powered smartphone has a large touchscreen, 3G access, support for Nokia's free navigation service with turn-by-turn directions, and a low pricetag.

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Nokia Nuron Aimed at Budget-Conscious T-Mobile Customers

By Ed Hardy | 3/3/2010

T-Mobile USA has just announced plans to release the Nokia Nuron, a Symbian smartphone with a large touchscreen and 3G access. This device will debut at just $70, and offer Nokia's free navigation service with turn-by-turn directions.

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Nokia X6 for N. America Now Available for Pre-Order

By Ed Hardy | 2/24/2010

Nokia will soon release a N. American version of the Nokia X6, a high-end Symbian smartphone with a touchscreen and a focus on music playback. This GSM model -- which debuted in Europe last year -- will be offered unlocked and directly to the public.

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