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Since debuting the product in 2007, Apple has released new versions of its signature smartphone to U.S. stores in June, with one exception (in 2008). Now, however, the iPhone 5 is set to go on sale in September, or even October. Investors should take great interest in what an autumn product launch might portend about Apple's underlying strategy.

Add Kodak to the growing list of businesses participating in what's come to be known as "re-commerce." The iconic photo company recently launched a trade-in and recycling program, whereby consumers can turn in their used consumer electronics for cash. The move reflects Kodak's ongoing...

Apple's earnings per share nearly doubled last quarter, and its performance the previous quarter was almost just as good. But Apple's shares are only up 11% in the last six months, trailing the Nasdaq. Here's why the stock could be set to take off.

Google's smartphone platform, Android, has overtaken that of Research in Motion's BlackBerry as the most popular in the U.S., according to a ComScore report released Monday. It also may be gaining on Apple.

Though it's currently trading near it 52-week high, some investment pros view the stock as intrinsically inexpensive based on more than a couple of metrics. One measure in particular looks at Google's price-to-revenues ratio and sees plenty of room for the stock to rise.

Verizon is allowing some AT&T customers to trade in their iPhones for credit when they buy a new Verizon iPhone 4 and sign up for a two-year contract, although the trade-in value isn't as much as they'd get by selling their old phones on the secondary market. A quick glance at Gazelle.com,...

Buying a new cell phone next year? Odds are it'll be a smartphone, according to a new report from research firm In-Stat. The company predicts that smartphones will overtake regular cell phones, making up more than half of U.S. cell-phone shipments, in 2012.

Kodak has accused Apple and Research in Motion of infringing on one of its digital-imaging patents with the iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones. But the International Trade Commission in Washington has ruled against Kodak in a preliminary decision.

Just a day after Apple announced that CEO Steve Jobs was off on his third medical leave since 2004, the stock's already on the rebound. The company smashed its first-quarter earnings expectations, thanks to soaring Asia-Pacific sales.

Verizon customers will likely flock to the Apple iPhone 4 when the largest U.S. carrier starts selling it in February. But many industry-watchers expect an iPhone 5 a few months later. And that could create a quandary for folks on the fence about their next smartphone move.