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Sprint is considering cutting its failing Nextel unit loose through a sale or a spinoff as it heads toward reconnecting with Clearwire to build a nationwide WiMax network, reports the WSJ. Nextel, which made its name by delivering a reliable calling service to business customers, has lost its relevance as other carriers have improved their own networks. (Cynopsis 5/6)

The Associated Press and 107 of its member newspapers are launching a service that will make news stories available on Apple’s iPhone and other mobile devices. The service, delivering local news organized by ZIP code, will share advertising revenues with the news providers. (Iwantmedia 5/6, http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080505/ap_on_hi_te/ap_mobile_news 5/5)

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