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Landlines Down To Only 25 Percent Of Michigan Phones
LANSING (WWJ/AP) – The number of traditional phones, commonly referred to as landlines, in Michigan continues to drop, as cell phones now make up three-quarters of all phones, according to a state...
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Study: Mobile Phone Dangers Double
DETROIT (WWJ) – You see it all the time: people walking and talking or texting on their phones. Now new research shows just how dangerous that can be. Ohio State University researchers say the number...
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New Verizon Store A High Tech Toy Shop
NOVI (WWJ) — Verizon Wireless has opened its third “Smart Store” in Michigan at 26401 Novi Road in Novi. The store features nearly 1,000 tech toys and accessories, arranged into four of what the...
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Kids And Phones: How Concerned Are You?
DETROIT (WWJ) – One in seven parents will find inappropriate stuff on their kids cell phones. Have you ever stumbled across something that shocked you? I found an inappropriate photo that a schoolmate...
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Kids With Cell Phones: How Young Is Too Young?
DETROIT (WWJ) – Many metro Detroit kids headed back to class on Tuesday with the pencils, pens, notebooks and lunch — but what about a mobile phone? How young is too young? A study by the National...
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Verizon Ditches 2-Year Mobile Contracts In Favor Of Tiered Data Plans
By Dan Jenkins @DanTJenkins Ever get that dreadful, sinking feeling when thinking about your mobile contract? I do. Mobile devices are great — I love how portable my smartphone and tablet are — but...
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For Some People, The Older The Smartphone, The Better
By MAE ANDERSON/AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Between splashy launches, lavish new-phone offers (get a free HDTV on activation!) and frequent software updates that slow down your old handset, it...
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Chatting On Cell Phone While Driving? That’ll Cost You Under Proposed Bill
LANSING (WWJ) – A new bill introduced Tuesday would force Michigan drivers to put down their phones or face a hefty fine. The ban would include any phone that is not mounted in the car and voice...
View ArticlePeople Don’t Care About Losing, Damaging Phone When Upgrade Is Near, Study Says
ANN ARBOR (WWJ) — Some consumers lose or break their iPhones when a new model becomes available, according to some new research from the University of Michigan. Co-author and University of Michigan...
View ArticleAs Flu Season Starts, Doctors Warn Against Phones In The Bathroom
CBS Local — It seems like cell phones and other mobile devices go with their owners to every possible location, including the bathroom. Medical experts are now warning people who like to talk or text...
View ArticleDo You Disinfect Your Phone? Here’s Why You Should
(CBS DETROIT) – Some studies say cell phones are one of the dirtiest things you encounter on a daily basis. Researchers have found that devices carry 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats....
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