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Shock: Apple Cuts iPhone Parts Orders, Sales Reportedly WeakShock: Apple Cuts iPhone Parts Orders, Sales Reportedly Weak

by National Confidential | 14 January 2013 | 1:02 am EST

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The iPhone 5 may be less of a success than initially expected.

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Science »

How A Text Message Revealed A Woman’s StrokeHow A Text Message Revealed A Woman’s Stroke

by National Confidential | 26 December 2012 | 5:35 pm EST

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A woman’s stroke was uncovered by doctors after she sent her husband a series of strange text messages.

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Tech »

“Blown Away”: Apple Responds To iPhone 5 Demand“Blown Away”: Apple Responds To iPhone 5 Demand

by National Confidential | 14 September 2012 | 5:30 pm EST

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Apple experienced huge demand for iPhone 5 after it went on pre-order sale Friday morning.

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Tech »

Apple Reveals iPhone 5Apple Reveals iPhone 5

by National Confidential | 12 September 2012 | 1:16 pm EST

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Apple has announced its latest iPhone, iPhone 5 at an event in Cupertino, California today.

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Celebrity »

Olivia Wilde Phone Stolen, Pics To Leak?Olivia Wilde Phone Stolen, Pics To Leak?

by National Confidential | 31 July 2012 | 5:09 pm EST

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Actress Olivia Wilde’s cell phone was stolen last night, and now like other celebrities, private pictures could be released.

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Tech »

INFOGRAPHIC: Health Risks Of CellphonesINFOGRAPHIC: Health Risks Of Cellphones

by National Confidential | 29 December 2011 | 11:37 pm EST

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How dangerous are cellular phones?

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Tech »

Facebook Reportedly Making “Buffy” Cellphone With HTCFacebook Reportedly Making “Buffy” Cellphone With HTC

by National Confidential | 22 November 2011 | 9:12 am EST

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Facebook is reportedly working on a new Android-based cellphone with phonemaker HTC.

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VIDEO: Nokia Reveals Lumia Windows PhoneVIDEO: Nokia Reveals Lumia Windows Phone

by National Confidential | 26 October 2011 | 9:21 am EST

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Nokia has released details of Lumia, its new phone based on the Windows Phone operating system.

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Tech »

Apple Expected To Reveal iPhone 5 TodayApple Expected To Reveal iPhone 5 Today

by National Confidential | 04 October 2011 | 8:50 am EST

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Apple is widely expected to reveal the iPhone 5 today, the company’s latest in its series of record-breaking cell phones.

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Crime »

Flash Mob Fear: San Francisco’s BART Train Stations Shut Down Cell ServiceFlash Mob Fear: San Francisco’s BART Train Stations Shut Down Cell Service

by National Confidential | 12 August 2011 | 6:21 pm EST

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Fear of “disruptive” activities led San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to shut down cellphone service at several stations on August 11.

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Business, Tech »

Windows Phone Market Share PlummetsWindows Phone Market Share Plummets

by National Confidential | 06 August 2011 | 8:11 pm EST

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Microsoft is getting killed in the war to dominate the smartphone market.

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Crime »

Woman Recorded Sex Attacker On Cellphone (VIDEO)Woman Recorded Sex Attacker On Cellphone (VIDEO)

by National Confidential | 09 June 2011 | 6:57 am EST

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(NationalConfidential.com) — Oakland, CA cops are searching for the sex attacker caught on cellphone camera by his victim. A woman recorded the man as he broke into her home in 13 seconds of chilling video. She asked him to leave as he attempted a robbery, he then sexually assaulted the 28 year old victim.

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Crime »

Florida Teen Arrested For SextingFlorida Teen Arrested For Sexting

by National Confidential | 03 June 2011 | 12:13 pm EST

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WTSP: “A 15 year old boy was taken into custody after he told a school resource officer he forwarded a cell phone picture he received last December of a young girl’s breast, the sheriff’s office said. He said another student at Hernando High School had threatened to do him harm, after learning of the photo. [...]

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Android Growing Faster Than iPhoneAndroid Growing Faster Than iPhone

by National Confidential | 03 June 2011 | 10:45 am EST

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New data from Comscore shows Google’s Android operating system growing faster than Apple’s iPhone. In the smartphone market, Android is tops, with 36.4% of the market. Apple follows with 26%. Ending in April 2011, Android increased its share by 5%, while the iPhone nudged up 1.3%. It is unclear if the rumored release of an [...]

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Investors Dump Nokia StockInvestors Dump Nokia Stock

by National Confidential | 01 June 2011 | 12:13 pm EST

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“Investors continue to dump Nokia after its profit warning. At one stage on Wednesday its shares were down another 10 percent, on top of Tuesday’s almost 18 percent fall and volumes of shares being traded were nearly three times their recent daily average. ” READ MORE

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Tech »

iPhone 5 Coming In SeptemberiPhone 5 Coming In September

by National Confidential | 20 April 2011 | 6:50 am EST

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“Apple Inc suppliers will begin production of its next-generation iPhone in July this year, with the finished product likely to begin shipping in September, three people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.” READ MORE

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Comscore Study: iOS Outdraws AndroidComscore Study: iOS Outdraws Android

by National Confidential | 19 April 2011 | 4:59 pm EST

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“comScore’s analysis of the unduplicated audience reach of the Apple iOS platform across iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches revealed a combined iOS installed base of 37.9 million users. The installed base of iPhones slightly exceeded that of iPod Touches, both of which were approximately twice as high as the number of iPads. Interestingly, among the [...]

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INFOGRAPHIC: iPhone 5 Rumor RoundupINFOGRAPHIC: iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup

by National Confidential | 03 April 2011 | 9:29 am EST

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The artists at NowhereElse have mocked up the various rumors of what will be included in the upcoming iPhone 5:

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Business »

AT&T Buying T-Mobile USAAT&T Buying T-Mobile USA

by National Confidential | 21 March 2011 | 6:25 am EST

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“AT&T Inc. said Sunday it will buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $39 billion that would make it the largest cellphone company in the U.S.” READ MORE

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Verizon iPhone Announcement Expected TodayVerizon iPhone Announcement Expected Today

by National Confidential | 11 January 2011 | 10:26 am EST

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Verizon is holding a press event Tuesday at 11 a.m. that is widely assumed to be the announcement of a Verizon iPhone. The news would mark the end of AT&T’s exclusive contract to carry the Apple smartphone. READ MORE

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BlackBerry Promises Indonesia It Will Block PornBlackBerry Promises Indonesia It Will Block Porn

by National Confidential | 10 January 2011 | 9:41 am EST

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Research In Motion Ltd. said Monday that it will implement Internet filtering in Indonesia “as soon as possible,” after a minister threatened Friday to shut down Internet browsing via BlackBerry smartphones if the Canadian company fails to block websites containing pornography. READ MORE

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Tech »

Verizon To Make iPhone Announcement Tuesday, January 11Verizon To Make iPhone Announcement Tuesday, January 11

by National Confidential | 07 January 2011 | 8:29 pm EST

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The iPhone is finally coming to Verizon Wireless. The largest U.S. wireless carrier will make the long-awaited announcement at an event Tuesday in New York City, a person familiar with the matter said Friday. READ MORE

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Sprint Reveals HTC Evo Shift 4GSprint Reveals HTC Evo Shift 4G

by National Confidential | 04 January 2011 | 9:41 am EST

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An image has been released of the HTV Evo Shift 4G, which will be available via Sprint: HTC Evo Shift 4G picture

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Celebrity »

Sophia Egeler: Tony Parker Sent Me Semi-Naked TextsSophia Egeler: Tony Parker Sent Me Semi-Naked Texts

by National Confidential | 09 December 2010 | 6:43 am EST

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Eva Longoria’s estranged husband Tony Parker has allegedly been sending sex texts to a beautiful British model. The basketball ace also sent Sophia Egeler, 19, a barrage of messages, including a semi-naked photo of himself, in which he begged to meet up with her. Sophia told The Sun newspaper: “From the minute he met me [...]

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Tech »

Verizon 3G Network DownVerizon 3G Network Down

by National Confidential | 08 December 2010 | 6:44 am EST

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Verizon’s 3G network is down nationwide, claim numerous reports that are pouring in on Twitter this morning. Verizon’s Twitter accounts are currently silent about the issue. However, the problems seem to be very real for Verizon customers. READ MORE

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Tech »

VIDEO: Droid 2 Phone Explodes In Man's EarVIDEO: Droid 2 Phone Explodes In Man's Ear

by National Confidential | 03 December 2010 | 2:27 pm EST

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A Texas man was rushed to the hospital after his cell phone exploded while he was holding it up to his ear. Aron Embry said he was making a call on his new Motorola Droid 2 phone when he heard a loud pop, then his ear started bleeding. READ MORE

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Celebrity »

Ali Landry @ HTC Incredible LaunchAli Landry @ HTC Incredible Launch

by National Confidential | 22 November 2010 | 8:27 pm EST

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Ali Landry at the launch party for the HTC Incredible. Ali Landry picture Get HTC Incredible for $0.01

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News »

AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Creating "Isis" Cell Phone Payment NetworkAT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Creating "Isis" Cell Phone Payment Network

by National Confidential | 16 November 2010 | 10:12 am EST

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AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, and T-Mobile are creating a mobile payment network designed to help consumers more easily pay for items at stores using their cell phones, the trio announced today. The three mobile companies are building the network, known as Isis, with the initial goal of setting up a mobile payment system in which [...]

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Science »

Study: Heavy Texting Connected To Teen Sex, Drug UseStudy: Heavy Texting Connected To Teen Sex, Drug Use

by National Confidential | 09 November 2010 | 8:47 pm EST

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Teens who text 120 times a day or more are more likely to have had sex or used alcohol and drugs than kids who don’t send as many messages, according to provocative new research. The study’s authors aren’t suggesting that “hyper-texting” leads to sex, drinking or drugs, but say it’s startling to see an apparent [...]

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Crime »

Texas Law Would Make Sexting By Minors A MisdemeanorTexas Law Would Make Sexting By Minors A Misdemeanor

by National Confidential | 08 November 2010 | 11:51 pm EST

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Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, proposed a law Monday that would create new penalties for minors convicted of sexting. Under the proposal announced Monday, sexting by minors would become a misdemeanor punishable by probation and restricted cell phone usage. The law would also authorize judges to order minors convicted [...]

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New Cell Phone Add-On Can Test Urine For STDsNew Cell Phone Add-On Can Test Urine For STDs

by National Confidential | 08 November 2010 | 2:05 pm EST

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Mobile phones and computers will soon be able to diagnose sexually transmitted diseases under innovative plans to cut the UK’s rising rate of herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhoea among young people. Doctors and technology experts are developing small devices, similar to pregnancy testing kits, that will tell someone quickly and privately if they have caught an [...]

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4G Phone Shortages Hurting Sprint4G Phone Shortages Hurting Sprint

by National Confidential | 12 July 2010 | 6:48 am EST

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“Sprint is still the only U.S. carrier with a 4G network, which offers users faster speeds for data and video. The carrier, the nation’s third-largest by subscribers, hopes the network will give it an advantage in attracting customers from rivals. But shortages of its maiden 4G phone are limiting potential sales, and rival carriers are [...]

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Tech »

iOS Update Could Fix iPhone 4 Antenna ProblemiOS Update Could Fix iPhone 4 Antenna Problem

by National Confidential | 26 June 2010 | 12:28 pm EST

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“According to a report by Daniel Eran Dilger of AppleInsider, an iOS 4.0.1 software fix addressing the issue could be available for download early next week. The information was found in comments on Apple’s tech support forums, but was subsequently taken down, he said. ” [Link]

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Analysts: Apple Sold Over 1 Million iPhone 4 On Launch DayAnalysts: Apple Sold Over 1 Million iPhone 4 On Launch Day

by National Confidential | 25 June 2010 | 12:16 pm EST

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“Analysts are saying that Apple probably sold over 1.5 million iPhones yesterday, with 600,000 preorders, 100,000 in-store sales, and 50,000 sales from other places like Best Buy, with the rest coming from overseas.” Link

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News »

New York City Schools To Ban Sexting, Even Outside Of SchoolNew York City Schools To Ban Sexting, Even Outside Of School

by National Confidential | 21 June 2010 | 10:52 am EST

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“Public school kids soon should think twice before pulling out their cell phones: The city Education Department is set to ban ‘sexting’ – even on students’ own time. Under proposed new rules, kids face suspensions of up to 90 days for texting each other suggestive pictures or notes, even outside school hours.” [Link]

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