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Verizon dumps Nexus One for Droid Incredible?

Screenshot by Bonnie Cha/CNET Verizon Wireless customers waiting for the Nexus One should probably make other plans, as it looks like Big Red’s version of the Google “superphone” will never see the light of day. When the Nexus One was first announced in January, Google revealed that a Verizon model would be made available later …

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Google Nexus One available now for pre

We loved the massive screen and Android power of the Google Nexus One, but until now you could only get one by ordering it unlocked from Google in the US, without a contract to help ease the trauma of paying full whack. As of today though, you can order the phone from Vodafone’s Web site, with Big Red estimating delivery …

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LG introduces the Mystique

LG recently introduced the LG Mystique for U.S. Cellular. It is essentially the carrier’s version of the LG Lotus Elite, the fashionable messaging flip phone for Sprint. As a reminder, it has two displays, with the external one as touch-sensitive, a full QWERTY keyboard, a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, a microSD card slot that can take up to 16GB cards, EV-DO, …

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Pick the next Prizefight: HTC Droid Incredible vs. ?

When the news first hit that Verizon Wireless would offer the HTC Droid Incredible, the reaction was fast and furious and I received an inordinate amount of e-mails about the smartphone. Clearly, the Android device struck a chord with many of you. Since then, we’ve had a chance to review the Droid Incredible and it truly is incredible, but, if …

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HTC Desire: tips and tricks

Telstra’s announcement of its early release for the HTC Desire means that you might find yourself in a T-Life store this weekend pawing over that sweet, Android goodness. For some of you, this pawing will extend to the home, after the necessary forms are signed and bank accounts debited. If you find yourself in this enviable situation the following guide …

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5 killer iPhone apps for foodies

Believe it or not, my stomach is looking forward to the arrival of my iPad (hurry up, UPS!) just as much as my brain. That’s because I can envision the tablet on my kitchen counter (sitting upright in a dirt-cheap stand, of course), serving up page after page of delicious recipes, each with tantalizing photos and large, easy-to-read text. In …

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Poll: Is there a place for mini mobiles?

Mobile World Congress 2010 has revealed a strange new phenomenon in mobile manufacturing, the mini version of flagship smartphone models. In truth, Nokia started it last year with the announcement of the N97 mini, but MWC 2010 has revealed even more of these pint-sized smartphones. HTC has the HD Mini, Sony Ericsson has the X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro. …

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Verizon profits dip, subscriber growth slows

Verizon Communications saw its first-quarter 2010 earnings fall 29 percent as the company was hit with one-time charges and saw slower subscriber growth. Profits plunged to $2.28 billion, or 14 cents per share, from $3.21 billion, or 58 cents per share, during the same quarter a year ago, the company reported Thursday. Results for the three-month period included a $970 …

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Nokia earnings rise but miss estimates

Nokia saw its earnings and sales grow in the first quarter, though the results didn’t meet analysts’ expectations. On Thursday, the Finland-based mobile phone maker reported earnings of 349 million euros ($465 million), or 9 cents a share, for the quarter ended March 31, a healthy boost from the 122 million euros it earned in 2009’s first quarter. Nokia’s X6 …

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