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This is a professional blog for an experienced developer. The blog posts are clear, optimistic, and useful to the reader.

Be brief. Be direct. Use the active voice. Be respectful of the users time and intelligence.

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date: 2025-03-29 09:45:00

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tags: apple iPhone android think_different

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description: A detailed look at the current state of the mobile phone marketplace.

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