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    Google to sell multiple Nexus devices

    Google to sell multiple Nexus devices Google plans to give multiple mobile-device makers early access to new releases of Android and to sell those devices directly to consumers, said people familiar with the matter. That is a shift from Google's previous practice, when it joined with with only one hardware maker at a time to produce "lead devices," before releasing the software to other device makers. 0 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304371504577406511931421118.html Android,Nexus,Google 2012-11-30 2012-10-07 00:00:00

    wsj.com | Submitted: October 7, 2012, Expires: November 30, 2012

    Author: Amir Efrati

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    Google plans to give multiple mobile-device makers early access to new releases of Android and to sell those devices directly to consumers, said people familiar with the matter. That is a shift from Google's previous practice, when it joined with with only one hardware maker at a time to produce "lead devices," before releasing the software to other device makers.

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    Incorrect, Google only launched one nexus phone with LG during the fall.

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    Apple Suppliers Begin Producing Smaller Version of iPad

    Apple Suppliers Begin Producing Smaller Version of iPad Asian suppliers for Apple Inc. have started mass production of a new tablet computer smaller than the current iPad, executives at component makers said, as the Silicon Valley company tries to stay competitive against tablets from rivals such as Google Inc. and Amazon.com Inc 100 http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10000872396390443635404578033684191275730-lMyQjAxMTAyMDAwMzAwODM3Wj.html# Apple,ipadmini,ipad,ios 2012-10-31 2012-10-03 18:24:07

    wsj.com | Submitted: October 3, 2012, Expires: October 31, 2012

    Author: Lorraine Luk

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    Asian suppliers for Apple Inc. have started mass production of a new tablet computer smaller than the current iPad, executives at component makers said, as the Silicon Valley company tries to stay competitive against tablets from rivals such as Google Inc. and Amazon.com Inc

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    Correct.

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    New iPhone to Support LTE Around the World

    New iPhone to Support LTE Around the World Apple Inc.'s next iPhone will work on the fastest wireless networks around the world including in the U.S., Europe and Asia though it is unlikely to be available on every carrier, people familiar with the matter said. 100 http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10000872396390443819404577637903902952754-lMyQjAxMTAyMDAwNzAwODc3Wj.html Apple,iPhone5,LTE 2012-09-13 2012-09-07 19:37:46

    wsj.com | Submitted: September 7, 2012, Expires: September 13, 2012

    Author: Sam Schechner

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    Apple Inc.'s next iPhone will work on the fastest wireless networks around the world including in the U.S., Europe and Asia though it is unlikely to be available on every carrier, people familiar with the matter said.

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    Correct.

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    Apple Seeks to Create Pandora Rival

    Apple Seeks to Create Pandora Rival Apple Inc. is in talks to license music for a custom-radio service similar to the popular one operated by Pandora Media Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be a bid by the hardware maker to expand its dominance in online musi -10 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443589304577636110080423398.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories Apple,Pandora,Music,Service 2013-09-01 2012-09-06 20:06:49

    wsj.com | Submitted: September 6, 2012, Expires: September 1, 2013

    Author: Jessica Vascellaro

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    Apple Inc. is in talks to license music for a custom-radio service similar to the popular one operated by Pandora Media Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be a bid by the hardware maker to expand its dominance in online musi

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    Amazon to introduce ad supported tablet

    Amazon to introduce ad supported tablet Amazon.com Inc is ratcheting up pricing pressure in the gadget wars with an advertising-supported tablet that will be priced lower than similar models, according to people involved in the discussions. 100 http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10000872396390444914904577623690307576820-lMyQjAxMTAyMDMwMTAzODE3Wj.html advertisement,tablet,kindle,fire,Amazon 2012-09-19 2012-08-31 19:51:25

    wsj.com | Submitted: August 31, 2012, Expires: September 19, 2012

    Author: Greg Bensinger

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    Amazon.com Inc is ratcheting up pricing pressure in the gadget wars with an advertising-supported tablet that will be priced lower than similar models, according to people involved in the discussions.

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    Correct, Amazon did introduce ad supported tablets.

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    Apple's TV Vision: Sharing, Full On-Demand, Icons

    Apple's TV Vision: Sharing, Full On-Demand, Icons Apple Inc.'s vision for a new device that can be used as a set-top box includes features designed to simplify accessing and viewing programming and erase the distinction between live and on-demand content, people briefed on Apple's plans said. -10 http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10000872396390444375104577593693481339210-lMyQjAxMTAyMDEwNjAxODY3Wj.html Apple,AppleTV,tv 2013-03-26 2012-08-17 11:18:28

    wsj.com | Submitted: August 17, 2012, Expires: March 26, 2013

    Author: Jessica Vascellaro

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    Apple Inc.'s vision for a new device that can be used as a set-top box includes features designed to simplify accessing and viewing programming and erase the distinction between live and on-demand content, people briefed on Apple's plans said.

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    Nvidia Partnering With Lenovo on Windows RT Device

    Nvidia Partnering With Lenovo on Windows RT Device Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) will supply chips to Lenovo Group Ltd. (LNVGY, 0992.HK) on a device running Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) Windows RT operating system, people familiar with the matter said, giving Nvidia another partner in its push into mobile devices. 100 http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120809-721526.html Windows8,WindowsRT,Nvidia,Microsoft,Lenovo 2012-09-12 2012-08-10 11:16:26

    wsj.com | Submitted: August 10, 2012, Expires: September 12, 2012

    Author: Shara Tibken

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    Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) will supply chips to Lenovo Group Ltd. (LNVGY, 0992.HK) on a device running Microsoft Corp.'s (MSFT) Windows RT operating system, people familiar with the matter said, giving Nvidia another partner in its push into mobile devices.

    Tracking Result:

    Correct, Lenovo and Nvidia are building a Windows RT device.

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