Google's $10 million Android cellphone prize
How will Google make sure its phone software wins hearts and minds? By writing a lot of checks, naturally.
eMusic comes to AT&T phones (but not the iPhone)
AT&T subscribers can now get indie music wirelessly, provided they're willing to shell out some cash.
The anti-iPhone
The Jitterbug takes calls and makes calls, and that's it. Now that's thinking different.
Hummer makes a cell phone
No word yet on how long the rugged new mobile's battery will last.

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