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Apple Wins $1B Jury Verdict in Samsung Patent Suit

A California jury awarded Apple $1.05 billion in damages after finding that Samsung had infringed on six Apple patents in its popular line of smartphones.

Stock Contenders for China’s Online Search

Qihoo is the newest contender to challenge Baidu -- "the Chinese Google" -- in the country's fast-growing Internet search biz. Who will win?

Friday Apple Rumors: No Apple TV Set?

An analyst says Apple won't release a TV set any time soon; Apple appeals ruling in Kodak patent case; and the iPhone's marke share falls sharply in China.

Facebook Reveals Two-Panel Messaging

Facebook's new messaging system has been hailed as an improvement by some, while others see it as a rip-off of Apple.

Amazon Plans Mystery Press Conference for Sept. 6

Amazon has scheduled a media event for September 6, days before Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone, spurring rumors it will release a new Kindle Fire.

Unlimited Data Returns: Can T-Mobile Win?

It's a long shot at best, even if it does start selling iPhones. And if it does sell Apple's super-phone, data usage will skyrocket.

Microsoft Gives Logo a Modern Makeover

Microsoft has traded its old logo in for a more modern look after 25 years.

Apple Shocker: It’s an “Also-Ran” in China

While it's not time to sound the alarm, Apple's troubles snatching market share from Samsung, Nokia and others in China shouldn't be ignored.

A Post-PC World Is Bad for These Companies

Dell and Hewlett-Packard are clear losers in the shift away from PCs, but several companies down the supply chain also will struggle if they fail to adapt.

McDonald’s Is Testing Payment by PayPal

PayPal, which is owned by eBay, could receive a huge boost if its mobile payments deal with McDonald's pans out.

Anger Grows Over AT&T’s Plans to ‘Block’ FaceTime

Although AT&T (NYSE:T) says its decision to limit FaceTime to users of its mobile share plan does not violate net neutrality, consumers are seeing red.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPad Mini to Hit Stores in October

Apple will release the iPad Mini in October; expert witnesses in the Apple-Samsung lawsuit were well paid; and Apple yanks its "Genius" ads from the web.

PayPal Should Have Visa and AmEx Scared

EBay has surged to new highs in part because of its strength in mobile payments, via PayPal. A new deal with Discover shows just how much further this could go.

Facebook’s Instagram Deal Cleared by FTC

Facebook finally got antitrust approval on its recent Instagram acquisition, which should be a big help for its mobile efforts.

Sony Moves Mobile HQ From Sweden to Japan

Sony has announced plans to move the headquarters of its mobile phone unit from Sweden to Japan, costing about 1,000 jobs in Sweden.

Will the iPhone 5 Release Spark Profit-Taking in Apple?

If history is any indication, the release of Apple's iPhone 5 won't be a "sell the news" event for the stock.

Unlimited Data Is Back for T-Mobile

T-Mobile is bring back its unlimited data plan after axing the same offering last year.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPads Get More Display Space

Apple has told retailers to add more iPad display space in stores; China Telecom boosts subscribers with iPhone 4S; and Foxconn works to boost employee safety.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Closing Arguments in Samsung Lawsuit

Apple and Samsung present closing arguments in the patent lawsuit; Apple stock downgraded as it retreats from highs; and a former worker claims Jobs protection.