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Sleek New Gadgets Have One Design Flaw: They Can't be Fixed

When buying tech devices, it's all about the latest and greatest: lighter, sleeker designs, more bells and whistles. But these design innovations aren't necessarily improvements -- in fact, they may even sacrifice durability, serviceability, and overall life span. Here's how.

SquareTrade: Apple iPhone is the Most Reliable Smartphone

Apple's iPhone 4 is the most reliable smartphone around, according to SquareTrade. In a report released Wednesday, the warranty provider says the iPhone 4 is about three times less likely to malfunction in the first year of ownership than BlackBerry devices.

New iPhones 67% More Likely to Break Than Previous Version

Got an iPhone 4? You're more likely to break your phone than owners of the previous iPhone 3GS, according to a new report from warranty firm SquareTrade. The most vulnerable part of the phone? The screen, which is 82% more likely to get damaged.