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John Merchant has spent over a decade with SellCell, where he has written in-house news stories, provided expert commentary on industry statistics, and delivered company updates that keep readers informed and engaged. With a sharp eye for trends and a passion for clear, accessible communication.

Outside of work, John is a lifelong gamer and an avid Android enthusiast, always eager to explore the latest devices, apps, and innovations. His mix of professional insight and personal passion allows him to bring both authority and personality to his writing, making complex topics relatable and enjoyable for readers.

Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

The New Face of Globalization: Cell Phones

A new survey from Pew Global has made it clear that of all the digital technologies that exist, cell phones are rapidly becoming one of the most universal.

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

Cell Phone Scammer Convicted

A Twin Cities man who confessed to having run a cell phone scam, which reached its end in Woodbury, was convicted of the crime on the 1 December.

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Last updated: May 2, 2019 Mobile Phones

Cell Phones as Vital as Food to Homeless Youth

The first thing that homeless young people spend any money on in Los Angeles is not food, shelter or even clothing but on a cell phone.

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

Morgan Denies Knowledge of Cell Phone Hacking

Piers Morgan appeared tense and confrontational during a judge-led inquiry into media ethics in the United Kingdom yesterday.

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

Cell Phones Far More Than Just Phones

The humble cell phone has come a long way, with a new survey of people covering as many as 21 countries show that the devices are increasingly used for an ever-widening range of purposes.

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

Cell Phone Hacking Routine for British Tabloids

Illegal cell phone tracking and interception of private voicemails was “routine” at Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloid newspapers The Sun and the now defunct News of the World, according to the brother of one whistleblower.

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

Legislators Edgy over Cell Phone Driving Ban Proposal

Legislators in Pennsylvania in the United States are uneasy about the proposal from the National Transportation Safety Board for a bill that would ban all use of new and old cell phones while operating a motor vehicle.

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

Growing Worry over Electronic Waste Pile-Up

Environmentalists in India are growing increasingly concerned by the large piling up of electronic waste in major cities all across the country, with electrical and electronic goods being discarded at a rapid rate.

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

Cell Phone Tracking Raises Concerns

Unbeknownst to their owners, many smart phones used in the United States have a program on them known as Carrier IQ.

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Last updated: April 12, 2019 Mobile Phones

Cell Phone Robo-call Legislation Nixed

The proposed legislation that would have allowed “robo-calling” to cell phones in the United States has been nixed.

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