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iPhone 5 to Use Apple A8 Chip and Qualcomm Silicon? (Hint: Yes--and No)

There's a rumor that Apple's planning on the tech for its next-gen iPhone. Here, an examination of what will really happen.READ»

Why a Verizon iPhone Isn't a Panacea

digg_url = 'http://www.fastcompany.com/1601464/apple-iphone-verizon-cdma-3g-gsm-iphone-40-smartphones-att-atandt'; digg_skin = 'compact'; That old faithful iPhone rumor, about a Verizon CDMA version of Apple's wonderphone, has ...READ»

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New "iPhone Nano" Might Not Be an iPhone at All

Apple may be building a miniature iPhone, with a waterproof, ultra-durable capacitive touchscreen, iLounge is reporting. Or is it a giant iPod Nano? The new device, a leaked image of which appears above courtesy of iLounge, would ...READ»

3 in 4 New Phones on AT&T Are iPhones

AT&T just revealed its quarterly finances and among the statistics lies one incredible fact, that demonstrates exactly how much the company's future hinges on Apple: 74% of new "integrated device" activations were ...READ»

Cherry Lets You Slide Between WiFi and GSM Calling--Cheap

Cherry is going to have T-Mobile and AT&T more than a little worried. The Belgium-based startup modifies your GSM smartphone to allow it to switch seamlessly between WiFi and cell network calling, all at ultra cheap "WiFi calling" ...READ»

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The NYT Makes Late Realization: Text Messages Are A Rip-Off

The New York Times has a piece online that's making some waves: A blasting of cellphone operators for ripping off consumers with text messaging charges. It is, indeed, true. But it's also late: lawmakers in Europe--where texting has ...READ»

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Details About Motorola MING Phones Emerge

While rumors about the Motorola [NYSE:MOT] MING phones have been leaking from the flagging phonemaker pretty readily, Moto finally got official today and announced specs for the two MING models: the A1600 and the A1800. The handsets ...READ»