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Android One initiative launched by Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) launched the Android 1 initiative on Wednesday at Google I/O. This initiative is designed for manufacturers to develop a high quality low cost device. This initiative is set to enter the Indian market this fall, with a possible Global roll out to follow soon. Indian mobile market is considered as one of the fastest growing mobile markets in the world. This Google … Continue reading Android One initiative launched by Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)

Richard Atkins
Apple Stock AAPL
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Apple Stock : Rumored Bigger Services in the Financial News (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Apple suppliers in China will begin mass production of its largest iPhones ever next month, according to people familiar with the plans, as the smartphone maker faces increased competition, according to a report from the Financial Times anout the Apple Inc stock (NASDAQ:AAPL). Apple is ramping up on two bigger devices, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. … Continue reading Apple Stock : Rumored Bigger Services in the Financial News (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Harvey Dyer
Analysis, Finance, Software

(NYSE:ORCL) Why is Oracle Buying Micros Systems For About $5.3B?

Software maker Oracle is buying Micros Systems Inc., which provides software and hardware to the hospitality and retail industries, for about $5.3 billion. Oracle said Monday that it will pay $68 per Micros share, a 3 percent premium to the company’s $65.77 Friday closing price. Shares of Micros gained $1.43, or 2.2 percent, to $67.20 in premarket trading Monday. Oracle said the acquisition will extend … Continue reading (NYSE:ORCL) Why is Oracle Buying Micros Systems For About $5.3B?

Adam Keintzel
Analysis, Finance, Internet, Mobile

Facebook Stock impacted by NASDAQ:FB Business News : Outage, Android App and Slingshot

(NASDAQ:FB) This is TechNews.org selection of financial news on Facebook and the Facebook stock NASDAQ:FB, with the business impact of the new Facebook Android App, the Facebook outage and the promising Facebook’s Slingshot mobile application. Facebook is now back at 100% after a 30-minute outage. Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) is fully operational after a 30-minute outage which affected the social network’s web and mobile site as well … Continue reading Facebook Stock impacted by NASDAQ:FB Business News : Outage, Android App and Slingshot

Harvey Dyer
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GE Alstom Deal : Impact on General Electric (NYSE:GE) Stock and Financial News + Video

France’s socialist government has claimed a resounding victory for state intervention after forcing General Electric (NYSE:GE) to significantly revise its $16.9bn takeover deal for Alstom’s energy businesses, which both companies approved at the weekend. The government announced on Sunday night it had agreed terms with the French conglomerate Bouygues for its purchase of a 20 per cent state stake in Alstom, worth about €1.7bn at … Continue reading GE Alstom Deal : Impact on General Electric (NYSE:GE) Stock and Financial News + Video

John Meady
Analysis, Finance, Internet, Mobile

Facebook Stock (NASDAQ:FB) : Impact of Slingshot Launch and New iPad App on Facebook Financial News

Facebook wants to break the “1% Rule” of Internet culture that says a tiny fraction of users create the content for everyone else. So after a momentary leak last week, today Facebook officially launches Slingshot for iOS and Android in the US, an app where friends send you photos and videos, but you have to reply with your own before you can see them. “Slingshot” has all the same basic functions as “Snapchat,” but with a few minor tweaks here and there. Everyone is a creator and no one is a spectator”, says Product Manager Will Reuben, and that makes it different from Snapchat
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Facebook Paper’s New Trending Section Makes It A Better Real-Time News Reader

Facebook Paper is pretty, but sluggish when it comes to news. It’s human curated sections take awhile to ingest the latest world events. But today it added a “Trending” section that highlights news stories and photos that capture the essence of most mentioned topics on Facebook. The update also lets you tap any hashtag to see a Paper-style cards of public and friends’ mentions. Paper also got a long list of other updates that Facebook says are a bunch of features you’ve asked us for”. Facebook’s IPad App Becomes An Entertainment Hub With New Games And Trending Videos Sidebar.

Facebook Targets Gamers With New iPad-Only Update

Facebook introduces a new feature specific to iPad: a right hand sidebar dedicated to trending topics, gaming, and overall discovery within the app. Over 70 percent of people who use Facebook for iPad played a Facebook-connected game in the past 90 days, so the company is helping them discover or re-engage with games through a new home page sidebar it starts testing today on its iPad app. It includes social notifications for native mobile and Facebook web games you already play, video trailers for games you don’t plus Trending videos popular with your demographic.

Alibaba Gives Details Ahead Of IPO Bigger than Facebook

Alibaba is pulling back the curtain a little bit, providing more information about its partnership structure and financials ahead of its planned initial public offering of stock. China’s biggest e-commerce company filed in May for an initial public offering in the U.S. that could top the $16 billion that Facebook and its early investors raised in the social networking company’s IPO two years ago.

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Harvey Dyer