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Apple Leapfrogs Nokia as World's #1 Handset Maker

Chris Dannen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:45:55 -0500

Apple's iPhone division cleared $1.6 billion in operating profits in Q3 of 2009, leap-frogging Nokia as the world's premier mobile money-maker, according to Strategy Analytics and GigaOm. (Chart below courtesy of GigaOm.)

Is Sprint's Biodegradable Phone Really Green?

Ariel Schwartz — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:03:18 -0400

Bits and pieces of sustainable cell phone manufacturing are slowly coming together. First came the solar-powered phones, and now Sprint and Samsung are unveiling a biodegradable handset that is 80% recyclable and comes with a 40% corn-based plastic cover.

$300 Peek Mobile Email for Life - Today Only

Kit Eaton — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:19:31 -0500

Peek's slightly alternative mobile comms device, with its email-only service, has captured much interest since it was launched late last year. But today there is a particularly special offer: For a one-time $300 payment, you can get a Peek gizmo and mobile email service for life--there will be no monthly fees.

TechWatch: Buy The BlackBerry Storm

Chris Dannen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:30:07 -0500

Go ahead - run to a Verizon store on Thursday, November 20th and plunk down your hard-earned $200 for RIM's new touch-screen marvel, the BlackBerry Storm.