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Verizon iPhone 4 Pre-Orders Flow in, With a Minor Glitch

They've waited years for this. Today, Verizon customers can pre-order their iPhone 4s. The phones should arrive on or before Feb. 10. So far, the supply is holding up, though some frustrated customers were greeted with an error message.

Apple Repairs iPhone 4s with Tamper-Proof Screws

Apple has started replacing conventional the Phillips screws on its iPhone 4s with tamper-proof screws when the phones are brought in for service, Reuters reported, citing Apple parts suppliers and others familiar with the process.

Should Verizon Customers Hold Out for the Apple iPhone 5?

Verizon customers will likely flock to the Apple iPhone 4 when the largest U.S. carrier starts selling it in February. But many industry-watchers expect an iPhone 5 a few months later. And that could create a quandary for folks on the fence about their next smartphone move.

Will Skype Unveil a Video-Chat Service for iPhone and iPad Next Month?

Internet-telephone service Skype may unveil a video-chat service for iPhone and iPad at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month. If it's true, the service would compete with Apple's FaceTime service. The rumor stems from documents that were posted on Skype's own website -- and then quickly removed.

The Most Expensive Gift at 12 American Retailers

Want to be an extra-generous Santa in 2010? Try buying the most expensive item at each of 12 popular U.S. retailers. According to an unscientific survey by 24/7 Wall St, that would set you back nearly $15 million (thanks mainly to a visit to Tiffany). But, wow, what goodies you'd be hauling down that chimney.

Apple Pumps Up Headcount in Retail Division

Apple jacked up the number of full-time employees working in its retail division by 61% to 26,500 in its fiscal year that just closed. The move came as Apple rolled out its new addition to the i-line -- the iPad -- and retooled its iPhone with video chat, which helped to drive sales in the stores.

White iPhone 4 Delayed Until Spring

The "Apple Store" iPhone app Tuesday offered buyers the chance to reserve a white iPhone 4 on Tuesday, but the excitement was short-lived: the option disappeared the same day. Apple says the elusive white iPhone 4 will remain out of reach until spring.

Apple's Stealth Assault on the Video Game Market

By now you probably know that the surprise hit of Apple's latest earnings call was the hockey-puck-size AppleTV device. But an unexpected upside for Apple is that AppleTV could be a backdoor entry into the video-game console market. Here's how that would work.