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Apple Stores Launch Trade-In Program For Used iPhones

August 30, 2013 • People hoping to upgrade their old iPhone for a newer model now have the option of trading in their phone to get credit toward a new device at an Apple store. The technology company announced the new option Friday, ahead of the expected Sept. 10 release of updates to its iPhone line.

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As Developing World Goes Mobile, Can Apple Make The Sale?

January 28, 2013 • Up to 1 billion people in emerging markets will buy mobile phones in the coming years, and many will use them in lieu of a computer. While this might seem a natural opportunity for Apple, it may be a struggle for the tech giant to land these new customers.

As Developing World Goes Mobile, Can Apple Make The Sale?

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'Addictive' Cigarette Smoking Games On Smartphones Target Kids

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'Addictive' Cigarette Smoking Games On Smartphones Target Kids

October 23, 2012 • Researchers have found dozens of free apps on iPhones and Androids that promote and glamorize smoking. Many of the apps target children and teens by using cartoons, celebrities and games. Health experts say these apps, downloaded by millions of people, violate bans on tobacco advertising.

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Do You Know The Way To San Jose? iPhone Users May Not

September 21, 2012 • Apple introduced its new mobile operating system along with its much-hyped iPhone 5. It includes a mapping service of its own, featuring Siri's voice. Problem is, she may not know where she's going. Complaints have been pouring in from around the globe about mislabeled and missing streets, towns and more.

New iPhone Plug Spells Inconvenience For Users, Change For Accessory Makers

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New iPhone Plug Spells Inconvenience For Users, Change For Accessory Makers

September 12, 2012 • While the new iPhone 5 has a number of new features designed to entice Apple loyalists into an upgrade, the decision to introduce a new connector could cause a bit of domestic chaos.

New iPhone Plug Spells Inconvenience For Users, Change For Accessory Makers

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Do iPhone Announcements Get More Attention Than They Deserve?

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Do iPhone Announcements Get More Attention Than They Deserve?

September 12, 2012 • Excitement over the launch of Apple's sixth-generation iPhone might seem like a no-brainer. But since when did the announcement of a new smartphone become a national event by default?

Hey Celebs, Are You Lonesome Tonight? Siri's Gotcha

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Hey Celebs, Are You Lonesome Tonight? Siri's Gotcha

June 11, 2012 • The latest iPhone Siri ads, featuring actors Samuel L. Jackson, John Malkovich and Zooey Deschanel, are entertaining enough — if you enjoy watching people talking to themselves. Sure, Apple seems to be pushing its smartphone, but the subtler message may be about something else.

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Introducing the Planet Money iPhone App

May 30, 2012 • The Planet Money app for iPhone is now live in the app store.

Paying Dividend Gives More Investors A Bite Of Apple

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Paying Dividend Gives More Investors A Bite Of Apple

March 19, 2012 • Apple announced Monday that for the first time since the mid-1990s the company will start paying a dividend. At the end of 2011, Apple had almost $100 billion in cash burning a hole it its pocket, and investors have been clamoring for the company to start sharing the wealth.

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Apple Sold 37 Million iPhones Last Quarter, 7 Million More Than Expected

January 24, 2012 • The company earned $13.1 billion in the quarter ended Dec. 31, a record. Sales of iPads were also up — soaring 111 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.

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Siri's Position On Abortion? A Glitch, Not Conspiracy, Apple Says

December 2, 2011 • When it was discovered earlier this week that Apple's new iPhone assistant had trouble telling users where to find abortion providers, abortion rights groups immediately cried foul.

Siri's Position On Abortion? A Glitch, Not Conspiracy, Apple Says

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Apps Can Help You Take A Pill, But Privacy's A Big Question

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Apps Can Help You Take A Pill, But Privacy's A Big Question

December 2, 2011 • Apps that track personal health information can be really convenient. But they may be a big privacy risk. App makers aren't controlled by federal health privacy laws, so what they do with sensitive information is up to them.

Will Smartphones And iPads Mush My Toddler's Brain?

For real: Fisher-Price's Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case protects an iPhone while baby plays with apps.

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Will Smartphones And iPads Mush My Toddler's Brain?

October 22, 2011 • Research suggests that toddlers under 2 don't learn from television — and in fact, TV viewing, even in the background, could harm their development. But what about content on mobile screens? The answer may depend on how you're using them.

Apple marketing executive Phil Schiller describes the new iPhone 4S's camera, which includes 1080p HD video, at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.

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