According to Apple Insider (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/01/11/non_exclusive_apple_verizon_deal_could_allow_iphone_on_sprint_t_mobile.html), because Apple has a non-restrictive agreement with Verizon, it is possible that similar agreements could be struck with Sprint and T-Mobile. The Verizon iPhone uses the CDMA network, which is popular all around the world, making this a potential boon for an already successful Apple.

Verizon iPhone can act as mobile wi-fi hotspot

Unlike AT&T iPhones, Verizon iPhones can act as mobile WiFi hotspots like Sprint’s EVO 4G. And if Sprint does that now, bets are good it will work on the Sprint iPhone as well.

Credit: Consumer Reports

Zac: Alright Facebook buddies, anyone have any reviews of the new iPhone 4 yet? I may have an itch to scratch.

Angela: no…but I want one!

Sam: I love mine…I never had a problem with reception before they had to release the bumper but I got it just because I thought they were cool….just like any other expensive phone, take care of it…screen is amazing…don’t really have a reason to try facetime, but it looks like its good…the pictures you can take are amazing….I love it.

Sam: ‎9to5mac.com

Zac: Thx Sam. Sounds fantastic.
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Android Shakes Up U.S. Smartphone Market

Normally second place is not a celebrated accomplishment, but when you’re up against the giant that is Apple, getting second place is a big deal. Google, who helped develop the mobile device operating system, Android, is probably more than satisfied with this place…for now. According to market research firm NPD, “Google’s Android operating system edged up into second place in the US smartphone market during the first quarter of the year, leaving it still well behind RIM’s BlackBerry OS, but marking the first time that it has moved ahead of Apple’s iPhone OS.” Specifically, NPD found that RIM maintained a strong 36% market share for the quarter, with Android coming in at 28%, and iPhone OS in third at 21%. The growth for Android was attributed largely to carriers like Verizon and Sprint which don’t have the iPhone OS and are forced to heavily market Android. Verizon also maintains a 30 percent smartphone market share, which is just slightly behind AT&T at 32%, and ahead of T-Mobile and Sprint at 17% and 15%, respectively.