California Judge Rules Motorist Can't Use Smartphone Map
A California motorists, issued a ticket for using his smartphone map while behind the wheel, loses a court hearing fighting the charge.
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Samsung Unveils Latest iPhone Challenger
Samsung Electronics is ratcheting up its rivalry with Apple with its new Galaxy S 4 smartphone, which has a larger, sharper screen than its predecessor, the best-selling S III.
Which Is the Best Smartphone Plan for You?
Smartphones are becoming a must-have tech accessory, but the monthly bills can get pricey fast. If you fit one of these profiles, you may save money by signing up for one of these phone plans.
Wall Street Watch Tuesday: Apple is the Greatest of All-Time
There has never been a more valuable company than Apple right now. Worrywarts point to the story of MIcrosoft as a cautionary tale, but there are big differences.
What the iPhone 5's Potential Delay Reveals About Apple
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.
Could Apple's Shares Hit $500 This Year?
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 Android Platform Overtakes BlackBerry in U.S. Popularity
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.
At $618, Could Google Be Sharply Undervalued?
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.
Smartphones to Make Up Majority of New Cell-Phone Sales in 2012
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 Loses Early Ruling in Patent Dispute with Apple and RIM
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.
Apple Earnings Soar 78%
on Asia-Pacific Sales
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.
Should Verizon Customers Hold Out for the Apple iPhone 5?
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.
Can Google's Android Undercut iTunes for News?
Google is considering a plan to expand its Android newsstand -- and heat rivalry with Apple's iTunes -- by charging publishers a lower price to sell news to Android users than the 30% fee that Apple typically charges to sell apps on iTunes. Will that be enough to attract more news?