High-tech firms in Israel raise US $493 million in venture capital during the second quarter. The Israel Venture Capital (IVC) Research Center announced that Israeli high-tech firms were able to rake in US $493 million in venture capital during the second quarter.
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Analysts revise earnings and sales estimates for Apple
Analysts lowered their earnings and sale estimates for Apple after the losses incurred by the other tech giants.
The price of beauty - will you pay for iOS 7 apps?
App developers might charge for updating their products in line with the upcoming iOS 7 upgrade. The largest update to hit the Apple world will happen in just a few months.
Apple seen to fall due to smartphone price lowering
The call for low end smartphones from emerging markets may drive Apple revenue downward, analysts predict.
Size matters - Apple and Samsung
The mobile device frontrunners are designing more devices with larger touchscreens. Just a few years ago, the mantra seemed to be "the smaller, the better.
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NetDragon Inc said that they were able to buy back 794,500 shares priced at HK$17.79 per share. NetDragon Websoft Inc. announced that they have bought back a total of 794,500 shares priced at an average of HK$17.
According to sources, Apple Inc made screen designs for a phablet that measures 13 inches diagonally.
UpTo revealed that they have gathered US$2 million from venture capitalists. UpTo, a Detroit-based social media startup, announced that they have closed its Series A round of venture capital funding.
Apple Inc continued to test larger screens for its smartphones and tablets to fit into the extensive trend among mobile manufacturers.
Adobe announced the completion of the acquisition process for Neolane. Adobe Systems Incorporated announced the completion of its acquisition of Neolane.
Spear Point said that that they are interested in making a deal for the TheStreet. Spear Point, a private equity firm, said that they want TheStreet to externally hire a financial adviser to weigh the number of options in the company.
RealMatch stated that it has received US$7 million in its Series C venture capital financing. RealMatch announced that it had raised US$7 million in its latest venture capital financing.
Solutions provider Symantec buys PasswordBank from Inveready. Solutions provider company Symantec recently purchased PassWordBank from Inveready, a Spanish venture capital company that specializes in early-stage investment.
Hasbro Games remakes classic games and gains 19 percent increase in sales. World-famous toymaker Hasbro Inc. (HAS) is showing promising results in the sales of its games through iPad.
