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Google drawn into S. Korea-Japan island dispute
SEOUL - South Korea on Thursday lashed out at Google for changing the name of an isolated set of islands at the center of a territorial dispute with Japan on its English-language web mapping service.
Slimmed-down iMac seen to boost Apple
Apple patent used against Samsung possibly invalid
SAN FRANCISCO - Samsung's high-stakes legal battle with Apple was bolstered Tuesday by word that the US Patent and Trademark Office was second-guessing a patent at issue in the case.
Fast facts: Apple's iPad mini
SAN JOSE - These are the principal features, pricing and availability of the new iPad mini tablet computer unveiled by Apple on Tuesday:
Facebook's mobile surprise allays growth fears
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook Inc grew mobile advertising revenue several times in the third quarter, a faster-than-expected pace that helped drive shares in the world's No. 1 social network nearly 13 percent higher.
Apple unveils smaller iPad, the iPad mini
SAN JOSE, California
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– Apple unveiled a smaller version of the iPad on Tuesday, venturing into the market for smaller tablet computers dominated by Amazon, Google, and Samsung.
Microsoft gives peek at new Windows, tablet
SHANGHAI - US computing giant Microsoft on Tuesday gave the key Chinese market an early peek at its new tablet computer and Windows 8 software, promising a "fast and fluid" operating system.
Nokia to sell bonds as cash dwindles
HELSINKI - Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia said on Tuesday it intends to offer 750 million euros ($978 million) in convertible bonds to shore up its cash position.