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$7.2B smartphone business sale seen as a win for Nokia, major gamble for MicrosoftMicrosoft's proposed $7.2 billion purchase of Nokia's handset division has been called as a victory for Nokia, completing its transformation into a n…
Microsoft's proposed $7.2 billion purchase of Nokia's handset division has been called as a victory for Nokia, completing its transformation into a network infrastructure business. But now the difficult task of gaining traction in the highly competitive ... -
Pre-CES roundup: Connected TVs, wearables and robots to rule 2014With "pre-show" festivities of the annual Consumer Electronics Show's 2014 edition in the books, AppleInsider takes a look at some of Monday's less-p…
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Hit with another $2B damage claim, Apple joins Google in pressing Supreme Court to curb patent abuseAs Apple prepares to defend itself against a multi-billion dollar patent infringement claim in Europe, the company has aligned with rival Google in a…
As Apple prepares to defend itself against a multi-billion dollar patent infringement claim in Europe, the company has aligned with rival Google in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow stiffer penalties for patent trolls who bring frivolous lawsuits. ... -
Germany's IPCom sues Apple (in Germany) for patent violation, demands record damagesCase was in court yesterday. Here's the report on the current situation in English from the Deutsche Welle site if anyone is interested or AI wants …
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German court tosses patent troll's $2.2B patent suit against AppleA German court on Friday threw out two patent lawsuits leveled against Apple by non-practicing IP licensing firm IPCom, one of which sought $2.2 bill…
A German court on Friday threw out two patent lawsuits leveled against Apple by non-practicing IP licensing firm IPCom, one of which sought $2.2 billion in damages over alleged infringement of a wireless patent. IPCom's spartan webpage is common among so- ... -
Facebook to acquire virtual reality firm Oculus VR for $2B in cash and stockSocial media monolith Facebook is said to prepping another huge acquisition, this time setting its sights on Oculus VR, the virtual reality hardware …
Social media monolith Facebook is said to prepping another huge acquisition, this time setting its sights on Oculus VR, the virtual reality hardware and software firm responsible for the Oculus Rift. Less than one week after announcing a second-generation ... -
Apple seeking damages of $2B in new trial, Samsung says claims are 'gross exaggeration'The second California Apple v. Samsung patent trial kicked off on Tuesday, with both parties offering opening statements to the jury, two of whom wer…
The second California Apple v. Samsung patent trial kicked off on Tuesday, with both parties offering opening statements to the jury, two of whom were excused just one day after being selected. According to in-court reports from Re/code, Apple is seeking ... -
Apple explains $2.2B damages claim against Samsung from lost profits, royaltiesDuring testimony in the second California Apple v. Samsung patent trial on Tuesday, an Apple damages expert revealed the full damages claim stands at…
During testimony in the second California Apple v. Samsung patent trial on Tuesday, an Apple damages expert revealed the full damages claim stands at $2.19 billion for lost profits and reasonable royalty fees on five alleged infringed patents. According ... -
Samsung expert says Apple patents worth $38.4M, not $2.2BIn the ongoing Apple v. Samsung patent trial in California on Monday, a Samsung damages expert said Apple should be granted $38.4 million for all fiv…
In the ongoing Apple v. Samsung patent trial in California on Monday, a Samsung damages expert said Apple should be granted $38.4 million for all five alleged-infringed patents, far from the $2.19 billion Apple is seeking. Samsung expert witness Judith ... -
Apple beats estimates with $10.2B in profit on sales of 43.7M iPhones, 16.3M iPadsApple on Wednesday exceeded market expectations for its second quarter of fiscal 2014, posting $45.6 billion in revenue and quarterly net profit of $…
Apple on Wednesday exceeded market expectations for its second quarter of fiscal 2014, posting $45.6 billion in revenue and quarterly net profit of $10.2 billion, or $11.62 per diluted share. Apple sold 43.7 million iPhones in the three-month period, ... -
Apple reportedly nearing $3.2B acquisition of Beats ElectronicsIn a somewhat surprising move, Apple is rumored to be in talks with Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics that could see the audio accessories…
In a somewhat surprising move, Apple is rumored to be in talks with Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics that could see the audio accessories and music streaming service acquired for $3.2 billion. Beats Audio CEO Jimmy Iovine. | Source: All Things ... -
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Apple being wooed by Nokia for $3.2B HERE mapping acquisition, report saysA report on Wednesday claims Apple is among a number of high-profile tech companies being courted by Nokia in the Finnish firm's attempt to sell off …
A report on Wednesday claims Apple is among a number of high-profile tech companies being courted by Nokia in the Finnish firm's attempt to sell off its HERE mapping service and related assets. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports ... -
AppleInsider podcast discusses Apple Watch shipments, 12" MacBook review, moreThis week's all-new <em>AppleInsider</em> podcast is now available with detailed analysis of this week's news, including Apple Watch shipment notific…
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Apple's quarterly R&D spending soars past $2B mark for first timeApple's operational expenditures on research and development activities surpassed $2 billion for the first time ever during the company's third fisca…
Apple's operational expenditures on research and development activities surpassed $2 billion for the first time ever during the company's third fiscal quarter of 2015, a number equal to 4.1 percent of total net sales. Artist rendering of Apple's upcoming ... -
Apple announces first sterling-denominated bond valued at $2B USIn a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, Apple announced its first-ever sterling-denominated bond issuance set at 1.25…
In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, Apple announced its first-ever sterling-denominated bond issuance set at 1.25 billion pounds, or nearly $2 billion. The debt offering, detailed in a free writing prospectus ... -
Apple issues first Australian bond, raises more than AU$1.2BAs anticipated, Apple on Thursday local Australia time issued an Australian dollar-denominated bond that according to one report has already reached …
As anticipated, Apple on Thursday local Australia time issued an Australian dollar-denominated bond that according to one report has already reached AU$1.2 billion, or about $883 million. Apple's first Australian issuance came in the form of a two-part " ... -
Apple Watch supplier LG Display plans to spend $4.2B on new OLED plantLG Display is planning to spend up to $4.2 billion on a new factory in Paju, South Korea in order to meet demand for OLED screens -- some of which co…
LG Display is planning to spend up to $4.2 billion on a new factory in Paju, South Korea in order to meet demand for OLED screens -- some of which could potentially make their way into future Apple products. The company expects to need the capacity from ... -
AAPL EPS to skyrocket!Analysts have been focusing all their attention on news from China, as well as the lower volumes supposedly flowing through Apple's supply chain. Chi…
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Apple reportedly raises up to $1.2B in first Taiwanese bondAs rumored last week, Apple on Monday reportedly completed a U.S. dollar denominated bond issuance in Taiwan estimated to have raised up to $1.2 bill…
As rumored last week, Apple on Monday reportedly completed a U.S. dollar denominated bond issuance in Taiwan estimated to have raised up to $1.2 billion. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reports Apple's first Taiwan bond is a 30-year debt ... -
Microsoft buys professional social networking service LinkedIn for $26.2BMicrosoft on Monday announced it will acquire LinkedIn in an all-cash transaction worth $26.2 billion, bringing more than 433 million members of the …
Microsoft on Monday announced it will acquire LinkedIn in an all-cash transaction worth $26.2 billion, bringing more than 433 million members of the social networking site under the Redmond, Wash., company's banner. LinkedIn is the largest professional ... -
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EU-imposed Apple Irish tax bill could exceed $21.2B if appeal process failsA long appeal process over Apple's Ireland tax bill might have unintended consequences, with a governmental official who has opposed the ruling makin…
A long appeal process over Apple's Ireland tax bill might have unintended consequences, with a governmental official who has opposed the ruling making claims that the tally will be closer to 19 billion euro ($21.2 billion) when the process concludes. " ... -
This week on AI: 'See you on Sept. 7,' Apple's $14.5B bill, detonating Note 7 & moreThe "iPhone 7" unveiling date was finally made official by Apple this week, but talk persisted about 'exploding' Samsung phones, and an epic EU $14.5…
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Ireland gearing up escrow fund, government supervision for $15.2B tax payment from AppleNearly a year after the initial declaration, Ireland is making ready to receive a $15.2 billion tax payment from Apple, and hold it in secure escrow …
Nearly a year after the initial declaration, Ireland is making ready to receive a $15.2 billion tax payment from Apple, and hold it in secure escrow until appeals end. According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple and the Irish government are establishing a ... -
Apple's Nokia settlement includes $2B up-front cash paymentNokia's second-quarter results were improved by a recent 1.7 billion euro ($2 billion) cash payment from Apple, helping to settle the two companies' …
Nokia's second-quarter results were improved by a recent 1.7 billion euro ($2 billion) cash payment from Apple, helping to settle the two companies' patent fight, according to a report. Just a part of that amount was recognized in the quarter, said Nokia, ... -
This week on AI: iPods fade away, 'iPhone 8' & Apple TV rumors, Trump promises US plantsThe end of an era came this week as Apple discontinued its last remaining "old-school" iPods, the Nano and the Shuffle. "iPhone 8" and Apple TV rumor…
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Apple seeks to raise $2B in Canadian debt offeringApple is looking to raise $2.5 billion Canadian dollars, worth $1.96 billion at current exchange rates, in its first Canadian debt offering, accordin…
Apple is looking to raise $2.5 billion Canadian dollars, worth $1.96 billion at current exchange rates, in its first Canadian debt offering, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. Apple store in Brossard, ... -
This week on AI: Apple Watch 'Series 3,' Apple's $1B Hollywood war chest, Charlottesville ...Some of the most interesting news of the week revolved around this fall's Apple Watch "Series 3," which may get LTE, but not a new look. Apple also a…
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