Smartphone return, exchange policies for the holidays

Thinking of buying a smartphone as a gift? Some might put it in the category of kittens and puppies as presents: not a great idea because it’s such a personal decision.

Pantech Burst Review: Fast and Affordable Android Phone - PCWorld

Pantech Burst Review: Fast and Affordable Android Phone PCWorld In particular, AT&T was pushing this idea, releasing a slew of Android and Windows Phone 7 handsets on its 4G network. The Pantech Burst ($50 with a two-year AT&T contract, price as of February 5, 2012), with its low price tag, high-end specs, ... and more »

T-Mobile to offer free 4G phones this Saturday, as a Valentine's Day promo - SlashGear

Gotta Be Mobile

T-Mobile to offer free 4G phones this Saturday, as a Valentine's Day promo SlashGear In line with other 'free phone' promotions T-Mobile has offered in the last year, this one-day event includes an impressive selection of free-after-contract phones, including the SpringBoard and the Galaxy S II. There will even be “select tablets” at ... T-Mobile Pushes Out Statement, Valentine's Day Sale Website Now LiveTmoNews T-Mobile, Verizon Prepping Free Phones, Data PromosPC Magazine Every T-Mobile Smartphone Free With Contract on February 11thGotta Be Mobile Android Community -MarketWatch (press release) all 23 news articles »

Apple, Android NPD Numbers Suggest Way Forward for Windows Phone - eWeek

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Apple, Android NPD Numbers Suggest Way Forward for Windows Phone eWeek Microsoft's Windows Phone can learn something from each rival. How can Windows Phone claim a bigger chunk of the smartphone market? Since Microsoft released the first iteration of Windows Phone in late 2010, pundits and analysts of all stripes have ... NPD: iPhone dominated in Q4, Android popularity grows among first-time buyersBGR Newcomers choose Android over iPhone in Q4 2011, but Apple top manufacturer ...The Verge Android the choice of first-time smartphone buyers in Q4 2011, Apple takes top ...PhoneDog (blog) Mobile Burn -VentureBeat -GigaOm all 242 news articles »

Mobile phone experts' guide 2012: How to reduce your bill to changing contract - Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Mobile phone experts' guide 2012: How to reduce your bill to changing contract Daily Mail Keeping your phone number As long as your contract has ended, you can ask for your Porting Authorisation Code (PAC) from your current provider and give this number to your new network. Contacts and data Most phones come with bundled software that will ... and more »