rumor watch | This Week’s Apple Rumors, Ranked From Dumbest to Most Plausible

The iPhone 5 debuted in September 2012, so rumors are ramping up about Apple’s next handset. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired Each week, there are dozens of Apple rumors, reports, and patent filings that hint at what’s coming out of Cupertino next. Some are legit, but most are totally bogus. We parse the week’s rumors for you, ranking them in order from “utterly ridiculous” to “Duh, of course.” First up… DON’T COUNT ON IT: Leaked photos of the iPhone...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon Smartphone Upgrade Plans Compared

How many phones do you want to use in two years? One? Two? Four? Photo: Arial Zambelich / Wired The new upgrade and “no-contract” plans from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless are made for people who frequently feel the burning need to get the newest, greatest device on the market. Unlike traditional smartphone plans, which require you to wait up to two years between purchases to get a new phone at a price fully subsidized by the carriers...

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