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Apple’s New iPhone to Debut Amid Greater Competition from Android, Others
(Reuters) – Apple Inc’s next-generation iPhone, which CEO Steve Jobs is widely expected to unveil on Monday, will have to really set new standards in multimedia content and function to wow Wall Street and consumers. Apple’s challenge may be to dream up game-changing innovations, since the iPhone is already an unqualified blockbuster that is the…
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Verizon Likely to Follow ATT’s Move to End Unlimited Data Pricing
(Reuters) – Verizon Wireless could be prepared to follow AT&T Inc’s (NYSE:T) lead and change how it charges wireless subscribers to download data — but analysts say other carriers may be better served by standing their ground in the latest pricing upheaval. AT&T’s move on Wednesday to halve mobile data fees for most customers —…
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Microsoft Windows Smartphones Target of Hacker Attacks
(Reuters) – Hackers have planted viruses in video games for smartphones running on Microsoft Corp’s Windows operating system, according to a security firm specializing in mobile devices. The games — 3D Anti-Terrorist and PDA Poker Art — are available on sites that provide legitimate software for mobile devices, according to John Hering, CEO of San…
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In 2010, Rate Hikes Will Cost Small Businesses $420 Million
BillShrink, a search engine that compares millions of product and service options against consumer needs, released the results of a study showing small business owners could end up paying more than $420 million in incremental finance charges this year because their cards aren’t getting the same protections as consumer cards. The company surveyed more than…
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Former Chief of Privacy at Facebook to Task over Privacy Issues
Former Facebook privacy officer Chris Kelly has joined the ranks of public officials taking Facebook to task over privacy issues. Kelly is not the first politician to call for Facebook to make changes recently. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) made headlines in late April when he requested the Federal Trade Commission set privacy guidelines for social…
