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AT&T is finally abolishing the typical two-year service agreement and replacing it entirely with a new monthly installment model, AT&T Next.

AT&T abolishing cellular subsidy contracts January 8th Ina Fried of Re/Code, expanding on an Engadget report from this morning: “With $0 down for well-qualified customers, the ability to upgrade early and down-payment options available with even lower monthly installments, our customers are overwhelmingly choosing AT&T Next,” AT&T told Re/code. “Startin…

New stuff is coming!

Apple to announce cool new stuff on September 9th John Paczkowski, writing for BuzzFeed Tech, on Apple's plans to announce new devices on September 9th: Sources familiar with Apple’s plans tell BuzzFeed News the company intends to hold a special event the week of Sept. 7, with Wednesday the 9th being the most likely date. Sept. 9 is the same day on…

Nexus 6 available on Verizon Wireless beginning today It took a little bit longer than most had anticipated, but the Nexus brand has finally returned to Verizon Wireless store shelves. Starting today, Big Red will be selling the Nexus 6 online; it'll be available in retail stores beginning March 19th. Many believe that Verizon Wireless had waited until…