Indeed, one of the waiters whispers that every corner of the restaurant has been photographed, to ensure no object strays from its designated spot.

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There have also been long-running rumors that we will see Nexus hardware from more than one manufacturer, although lately whispers have focused on the possibility of a 5-inch phablet from HTC, and a 10-inch Nexus-branded tablet made by Samsung.

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Around every turn, when he thinks no one is looking, O'Neill whispers for trade walls and cheap money.

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In New York, Travis Boatman, a senior vice president of mobile, addressed the office just minutes before the first news reports trickled out, according to one employee, who added that there were whispers of cuts on Friday but many in the office were still caught off guard.

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