The issue of privacy relating to used cell phones has been called into question by lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce committee in Congress in the United States.
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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.
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Sorry Folks, Microsoft Says no Windows Phone 7 Tablets – Now or Ever
On Tuesday, Microsoft dashed all hopes that there would ever be a Windows Phone 7 tablet to go with our Windows Phone 7 smartphones. But, it isn’t all bad news, as Windows 8 is around the corner and that will be on tablets.
Continue readingPhone Hacking Scandal Spreads to US
US senators are demanding an investigation into Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in the wake of the revelations about the hacking of used cell phones by News Corp in the United Kingdom
Continue readingComplaints Rise for Used Cell Phone Industry
Almost as many as 500 complaints were made about the used cell phone industry in just the last 12 months in the Chicago area in the United States alone, according to the Chicago version of the Better Business Bureau.
Continue readingSmartphones Becoming More Popular with US Adults
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was writing about how smartphones were not really catching on in the USA. Obviously, that is changing.
Continue readingResponsible Recycling for Cell Phones
Last updated April 12, 2019As the number of cell phone users rises in the USA, the way we dispose of
Continue readingUsed Cell Phone Hacking Scandal Deepens
Last updated April 12, 2019The scandal over the hacking of used cell phones by journalists involved with Rupert Murdoch’s media
Continue readingFord Backs Used Cell Phone Driving Ban
Last updated April 12, 2019Ford has become the first automobile manufacturer to publically back the introduction of a nationwide ban
Continue readingPhoto Lens for iPhone
For photographers and would-be photographers out there who carry an iPhone, this should prove interesting and perhaps even useful news: a new gadget has been released that allows people to use their Canon and Nikon lenses with their iPhones.
Continue readingUsed Cell Phone Driving Bans Need Enforcing
Bans of the use of new and old cell phones while operating a motor vehicle need to be strictly enforced by police or they will offer little value, according to a new study.
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