Essayist highlights the side effects of the smartphone battle

The battle is on for the smartest smartphone. Apple's iPhone and Google's new "Nexus One" are competing for the hearts and dollars of phone buyers. But with so many phones out there, essayist Peter Smith is starting to notice some side effects.

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