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Apple: Underage Workers May Have Built Your iPhone

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February 28, 2010
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Apple: Underage Workers May Have Built Your iPhone Underage teens were working for Apple-contracted facilities in 2009, a new report reveals. Some of the factories also underpaid and overworked employees.
7 Android Devices That Aren't Phones Android has become a popular choice for Internet entertainment devices and more.
Firefox Mobile Browser Fennec Spotted on Android Facebook photos show the browser running on the Nexus One and Motorola Droid.
Discovery Could Lead to Super Crypto Chips Crystals could expand the capacity of electronic storage devices by 1000 to 1 million times.
People, Groups Flock to the Web After Chile Earthquake Web sites and online services are being used to seek and provide information and help about Chile's earthquake and potential Pacific Rim tsunamis.
iPad's Business Role Disputed Pundits disagree on whether the iPad can get down to work at the office.
Tips to Manage Your BlackBerry Apps From memory management to archiving, here's how to get more out of the mobile apps of the BlackBerry App World.
PayPal to Resume Bank Withdrawals by Indian Exporters PayPal comes to a limited agreement with India’s central bank over inward transactions.
Asia Businesses Weather Regular Cyberattacks Vast majorities of Asia Pacific enterprises have experienced cyberattacks in the past year, research reveals.
For Business' Sake, Yelp Needs New Owners The only way to improve review site Yelp's credibility is to change its business model or its ownership. Businesses would benefit.
Small Businesses Flock to Windows 7 A survey shows why and when the tech staffs at small and midsize firms are migrating.
Digital Business Tools Surpass the Web How people access information is changing, and 21st century corporations need to be nimble about what's next.
Social Network Manager Designed Startup Pip.io develops a layer to interact with a variety of social networks, managing contacts, communication, and privacy.
The Battle Over Rock Band Amid bruised egos and bulging wallets, rock stars will still deliver for Rock Band.
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Apple: Underage Workers May Have Built Your iPhone Underage teens were working for Apple-contracted facilities in 2009, a new report reveals. Some of the factories also underpaid and overworked employees. 7 Android Devices That Aren't Phones Android has become a popular choice for Internet entertainment devices and more.
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