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Smartphones to outsell feature phones in 2013 for first time

It is finally happening. Smartphones are finally overtaking feature phones in worldwide sales, thanks to falling prices on smartphones and 4G networks, market researcher IDC said today. For years, analysts have been predicting that smartphones would one day supplant basic feature phones in terms of worldwide sales, and that day is expected to finally come in 2013. According to the …

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Verizon hints at LTE

Verizon Wireless’ shift to voice over LTE may ultimately usher in fundamental changes in the carrier’s handsets and sales strategies. Verizon, which revealed plans late last year to launch voice over LTE services by early 2014, could begin selling LTE-only phones as early as next year, Verizon CFO Fran Shammo said today at Deutsche Bank’s Media, Internet, and Telecom conference. …

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