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Apple Snubs Emerging Mobile Payment Standard
EBay Inc Chief Executive John Donahoe often quotes a merchant saying NFC stands for "Not For Commerce" - and dismisses the prospects of Near Field Communication technology used to turn cellphones into mobile wallets.
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iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920: Does Nokia Stand A Chance?
With reports of Apple's media event appearing underwhelming, eyes are shifting towards competitors' offerings, including Nokia's Lumia 920. The Windows Phone 8 device brings Nokia's customary striking hardware while running the next-generation version of Windows Phone that competes with iOS 6 and Android Jelly Bean 4.1.
Acer Cancels Smartphone Launch with Alibaba at Latst Minute
A planned launch of a smartphone between Acer Inc and a unit of Alibaba Group, China's biggest e-commerce firm, was canceled on Thursday due to what Alibaba said was pressure from Google Inc on the Taiwanese group.
Audience Inc Shows Apple's Coattails No Easy Ride
When specialty chip maker Audience Inc went public in May this year, investors jumped at the opportunity to invest in a supplier to Apple Inc and ride the coattails of its success in the consumer electronics market.
Paper Published by China's Huawei Decries U.S. Treatment
A paper published by China's biggest telecommunications equipment maker said the company's path into the United States had been blocked by unsubstantiated "allegations based on allegations" that threatened to harm ties between the world's two biggest economies.
Apple's iPhone 5 Bigger, Faster But Lacks 'Wow'
Apple Inc's new iPhone goes on sale on Friday with a bigger screen and 4G wireless technology, as the company seeks to safeguard its edge over rivals like Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Google Inc.
New iPhone boosts Forecasts for Apple Smartphone Sales
Sales of Apple Inc's new iPhone 5 may be double those of the previous model in its first week on the market, and up to 33 million iPhones may be sold this quarter, brokerage houses forecast on Thursday.
Apple Unveils iPhone 5: Does It Live Up To The Hype?
Apple has finally unleashed its hotly-anticipated smartphone goliath - the iPhone 5 - at the press event in San Francisco. The curtain has been raised and specs and designs of the iPhone 5 have now been revealed. With innumerable rumors surfacing over the last few months, iFans can now officially see what the iPhone 5 has to offer and whether the device lives up to the hype.
iPhone 5 Debuts: From Bigger Screen To 'Lightning' Dock Connector (All You Need to Know)
The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple released the much-awaited sixth generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, at its press event on Sept. 12 with Apple CEO Tim Cook taking centerstage to announce the arrival of the new device.
Apple iPhone 5 Debut Set To Steal Samsung Galaxy S3 Thunder
Recent research has revealed that 40% of smartphone users want Apple's next-generation iPhone 5.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean Update Confirmed For October, EE 4G Version To Sport Jelly Bean As Standard
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the hottest Android devices currently on the market, but fans are getting anxious about the promised Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Although Samsung does not have the best track record in terms of timely updates for its Android handsets (remember last year's delays with the Galaxy S2), this time the company promises to offer the upgrade soon.
iPhone 5 May Boost U.S. GDP by 0.5%, Says J.P. Morgan
The hotly-anticipated iPhone 5 is likely to launch on Sept. 12, and the smartphone's sales could significantly impact not only Apple's fortunes, but the entire U.S. economy.
Everything Everywhere: The UK's First 4G Network, Supporting Windows Phone
Mobile service in the UK has lagged behind the U.S. with a lack of 4G cellular service, but UK mobile customers will now see the first carrier to offer 4G. Called Everything Everywhere (EE), the carrier is a rebranding of the Orange and T-Mobile UK partnership.
