Purism's Linux phone successfully crowdfunded
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Wisdom of the Crowd

Purism's open source mobile phone has been been successfully crowdfunded when it reached and passed its goal of $1.5 million, with 13 days left.

Iphone not designed to be used
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Jonny Ive says it is just meant to be looked at

The iPhone is not designed to be used all the time, says the guy who designed it.

Chinese investigate the incredible popping iPhone 8
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You don’t even need to put it in the microwave

The Apple fruity cargo cult is having a little trouble in Big China as the state authorities are worried that its swelling battery is causing the phone to pop open.

Indian government considers propping up failing Apple
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Sure we will prop up your failing business model - what else can we spend our cash on?

It appears that the Indian government is taking seriously a request from Apple to help prop up its failing business model and inflate its stonking margins.

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are arriving
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Large bezels, pressure sensitive sides, and Snapdragon 835 SoC

After endless leaks that we have seen recently, Google's new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones are now official, coming with Google's latest Android 8.0 Oreo, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 SoC and rather high price tags.