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Why Google Won't Save Motorola

By Kate Knibbs

Google won't jeopardize its valuable alliance with Android makers by beefing up Motorola, but rather, take what it needs from the beleaguered handset maker, leaving it to hemorrhage out.

In Brief: How Apple Avoids the Taxman

By Sandy Fitzgerald

Apple doesn't just invent new gadgets: the company has perfected a method of avoiding high taxes, saving it billions of of dollars over the years, but opening its business practices up to further scrutiny.

How Samsung Can Overtake Apple

By Kate Knibbs

Samsung's smartphones and tablets are pushing it closer to Apple-level profits, and its "faster, cheaper" strategy may overtake the iPhone and iPad maker.

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5 Reasons Facebook's IPO Matters to You

Fri May 18, 2012 1:54 pm | By Kate Knibbs

Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) stock started trading for $38 a share, giving the company around $16 billion on opening day. Here's why you should care:

Why Google Won't Save Motorola

Wed May 02, 2012 12:05 pm | By Kate Knibbs

Google won't jeopardize its valuable alliance with Android makers by beefing up Motorola, but rather, take what it needs from the beleaguered handset maker, leaving it to hemorrhage out.

In Brief: How Apple Avoids the Taxman

Mon Apr 30, 2012 3:52 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald

How Samsung Can Overtake Apple

Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:28 am | By Kate Knibbs

Samsung's smartphones and tablets are pushing it closer to Apple-level profits, and its "faster, cheaper" strategy may overtake the iPhone and iPad maker.

Apple Is Unstoppable -- For Now

Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:04 pm | By Kate Knibbs

Apple still reigns supreme in the mobile market, but its dominance rests not only with the continued success of its products, but in its ability to innovate new trends.

The Future of Netflix: Content Is Always King

Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:08 pm | By Kat Asharya

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) bounced back as the "world's leading Internet TV network," but the company's future lies in its ability to successfully produce original programming.

The Future of Netflix: Content Is Always King

Why AT&T Needs Android, And Not Another IPhone

Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:00 pm | By Mobiledia Staff

AT&T built a solid base selling the iPhone, but Verizon gains the advantage with an LTE version, forcing AT&T to shift allegiances to Android or Windows to sustain its success.

Why AT&T Needs Android, And Not Another IPhone

HTC Makes "One" Big Rebound

Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:07 am | By Kate Knibbs

HTC's "One" series is boosting company fortunes, but is it enough to catch up with rivals?

Can Verizon Keep Up With Data Demand?

Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:42 pm | By Kate Knibbs

Verizon is on a mission to acquire enough spectrum to keep it on top, as the carrier's continued success depends on data revenue generated by high-speed networks.

Is Windows Holding Nokia Back?

Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:23 am | By Joe Arico

Nokia lost $1.76 billion in the first quarter, as the company attempts refocus its business strategy on its partnership with Microsoft and Windows Phone.

Zuckerberg: A Lone Wolf on the Instagram Hunt

Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:32 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg has something new to put on his info page: lone billion-dollar dealmaker, as he apparently acted alone when he snapped up Instagram.

Zuckerberg: A Lone Wolf on the Instagram Hunt

In Brief: Why Apple's Stock Will Rebound

Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:44 pm | By Joe Arico

Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock price took a hit, putting an end to a historic run, but the downturn won't affect its earnings potential.

In Brief: Why Apple's Stock Will Rebound

The Future of BlackBerry: Why RIM Can't Do It on Its Own

Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:28 pm | By Joe Arico

After failing to regain market share, Research in Motion is bringing on banks to help it find a new business strategy. Here's what the future holds.

The Future of BlackBerry: Why RIM Can't Do It on Its Own

What Google's Doing With Its $3 Billion Cash Pile

Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:38 pm | By Joe Arico

Google boosted its cash reserves this past quarter, suggesting the software giant is on the right track as it takes a risk by diving into the tablet market.