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Consumer electronics maker Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and network equipment manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) said they have agreed to extend Apple's time to respond to Cisco's lawsuit alleging that Apple's ‘iPhone' name is violating a trademark.

Shares of Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM), maker of the Blackberry hand held device have plummeted since Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced its entry into the consumer phone segment early January. Some experts feel that the new phone isn't a threat to RIM, however, issuing a buy for RIMM shares.

'Google' was the brand with the greatest impact around the world in 2006 for the second consecutive year, according to the results of a new survey.

While the newly announced iPhone from Apple contains a variety of “very high end” features, and is “clever and capable,” it cannot be defined as a smartphone, one research firm says.

Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) introduced its highly anticipated mobile phone at this month;s Macworld Expo, receiving rave reviews for its innovation, ease of use, and 'wow' factor. Its bright prospects may even cloud the outlook for the market's current leader, Research in Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM) and its venerable Blackberry, one analyst contends.

Apple Computer Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced an eagerly anticipated Apple branded cell phone on Tuesday, quelling months of speculation.

Apple Computer is moving closer to releasing its rumored mobile phone, analysts revealed on Monday, moving the company into areas of the consumer electronic industry previously untouched.

The U.S Patent and Trademark Office posted a patent yesterday detailing plans for Apple Computer to create a multi-function handled device, putting to rest the rumor of an Apple designed portable phone for some experts.

Japanese Web and telecom conglomerate Softbank Corp. is working with Apple Computer Inc. to develop mobile telephones with built-in iPod music players, Nikkei reported on Friday.