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Rumors about the release date of the next generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, are buzzing and the latest rumor is that iPhone 5 will release on September 5 in the U.S., with an international release scheduled a month later.

Microsoft has put the final touches on its latest mobile operating-system, dubbed Mango, hoping to shore up its smartphone offering against increasing pressure from rivals.

Facebook has made it easier for users to opt out of its controversial facial-recognition technology for photographs, an effort to address concerns that it had violated consumers' privacy.

Amazon.com Inc reported a surge in quarterly revenue on sales of its kindle electronic reader and other electronics and forecast far better-than-expected revenue for the current quarter, sending its shares up more than 6 percent.

Amazon reported a fall in profit, but a surge in sales on Tuesday. The surge was mainly attributed to strong sales of Kindle e-reader, subsidized by advertising.

The largest Internet retailer benefited from growth in e-commerce, though margins continued to be pressured by heavy spending on distribution, technology and digital content.

Microsoft on said that it had finished the development of its anticipated mobile phone software, dubbed Mango, as it vies to catch up to the iPhone and Android

Amazon posted second quarter revenue and profits that beat Wall Street's estimates. The company's stock advanced in after-hours trading.

In an ongoing rivalry between Apple's iPhone and Android, Google can uphold bragging rights as becoming the first smartphone to have assisted NASA astronauts on a space flight mission. Having its Nexus One powered Android OS programmed to spherical robots; the devices were launched into space aboard the space shuttle Atlantis. Once deployed, it assisted astronauts in surveying routine maintenance work.

Apple has reportedly added four Taiwan manufacturers of integrated circuit boards to its iPad 3 supply chain, in order to keep costs low.

Facebook has made it easier for users to opt out of its controversial facial-recognition technology for photographs, an effort to address concerns that it had violated consumers' privacy.

It is apparent that the tablet market has exploded with devices offering a variety of options from screen display resolution, size, weight, touch sensor, connectivity features, processor speeds, materials, and drivers. Apple recognizes the competition coming from Android's mass producing line of tablets and has taken steps in lowering its pricing structure. Apple has been reported to be utilizing circuit suppliers in Taiwan in an attempt to lower costs for building an iPad 3 unit, possibly ...

The most recent fake store in Kunming, China was stumbled upon by a 27-year-old American blogger living in the city, the capital of China's mountainous southwestern Yunnan province, complete with the white Apple logo, wooden tables and cheery staff claiming they work for the iPhone maker, while the Chinese government has launched an investigation into fake Apple stores that have popped up around the southwestern city of Kunming.

As industry observers point to a September release date for the iPhone 5, surprising analysis shows that the previous iPhone is still selling strongly on U.S. carriers.

During Google's earnings call on July 14, it was revealed that 550,000 android devices were being activated every day. However, the article states that 30-40% of all activated android devices are being returned.

During Google's earnings call on July 14, it was revealed that 550,000 android devices were being activated every day. However, the article states that 30-40% of all activated android devices are being returned.

An HTC spokesperson told Bloomberg that the company is willing to negotiate with Apple before both companies? United States International Trade Commission (ITC) rulings against each other finalize.

A recent report from Good Technology highlighted Apple's iOS platforms' advance in the enterprise domain but also embedded in the report were the names of four Android phones which have found large scale corporate adoption.

RIM is set to release new details on its new line of Blackberry OS 7 phones on Tuesday, according to a tweet by the company.

After a series of report suggested that iPhone 5 will not be released before 2012, a couple of recent reports confirm that the long awaited monster will arrive on the first half of September.

Wal-Mart is moving its streaming video service Vudu to its main Web site, in a move to challenge Netflix.

A new report says Apple will likely come out with the iPhone 5 in September.

Blackberry maker Research in Motion's plan to lay off 10 percent of the company's workforce shines fresh light on desperation within the company to keep up with fierce smartphone competition eroding market share.

New versions of the Mac Mini and MacBook Air have eliminated optical drives used for CDs and DVDs, which signifies the imminent death of tangible media completely as USB connectivity and digital marketplaces become the popular means for file transferring.

Two fake Apple stores shut down in Kunming while three others get to stay open.

Stocks dipped on Monday as lawmakers were locked in a standoff over dueling debt plans, but growing optimism over an eventual deal helped to limit losses.

Stocks tumbled on Monday as political brinkmanship in Washington over the debt ceiling sparked fears of a U.S. rating downgrade, sending world equities lower and pushing gold to a record high.

Stocks fell on Monday as continued political sparring in Washington over the debt ceiling heightened worries of a U.S. rating downgrade, sending world equities lower.

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion, once dominant in the smartphone market, has cut 2,000 jobs to survive new competitive pressures.