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So, as the headline reads, It’s a cell phone, not a YELL phone. Why is this significant? Because apparently this is Cell Phone Courtesy Month. Not only that, but this is the seventh such occasion. Who knew? U.S Cellular hands out some tips, including the always-helpful “no need to shout.” Seriously. Your cell phone has an amplifier in the microphone. If you hold the phone correctly, the other party will be able to hear you. And, most importantly, the people around you will not.

Do you send picture and video messages through Sprint? Well, you might be broadcasting them to a larger audience than intended: “…carriers like Sprint (NYSE: S) and MVNO Boost Mobile will not only show you the picture or video, but will also show you the phone number, download it, print it, forward it or reply to it all form the same web page. Who knows how many other operators are guilty of this.” That’s not so good for business.

If you’ve taken advantage of the free Motorola RAZR V3m models from Verizon Wireless, you might be putting yourself at a radiation risk. According to PhoneNews.com, RAZRs with firmware versions 01.19.07 and 01.19.05 bump radiation levels past FCC standards. It is recommended that anyone who has bought a RAZR take it to a Verizon corporate store for a firmware update.

Planning to buy an iPhone? You might want to check the availability first. Stocks are running dry, and chances are that your local Apple Store doesn’t have one. So before you go out, check in. Or some other stupid motto like that.

A lawsuit against T-Mobile regarding text message spam will go forward. The issue is of T-Mobile not allowing customers to turn off text messaging, and subsequently charging them for unwanted messages. T-Mo has since allowed text message blocking. This is of little consolation to those already affected, however.

Friday we talked about the Bluetooth umbrella. Now we’re seeing a Bluetooth rearview mirror. It hooks into your handset like a normal car setup. However, this one has the ability to record and play back calls, so you don’t have to worry about jotting down vital information while you’re driving. Quality innovation right there.

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