Test prep industry leader Kaplan acquires Grockit's learning platform and assets. International test prep service provider Kaplan announced earlier that it has purchased the social learning platform and test prep assets of Grockit for an undisclosed amount.
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Samsung satisfies customers more than iPhone – ACSI
Samsung devices satisfy customers more than the iPhone, according to ACSI. The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) recently released the results of its smartphone customer satisfaction survey for the year.
Moto X challenges Apple-Samsung duopoly
The new Moto X from Google's Motorola posed a potential threat to the Apple-Samsung duopoly in the smartphone market.
Verizon's HTC One launch delayed to August 15
Verizon's HTC One launch was moved to August 15 from August 1. The launch of HTC One was pushed back to August 15, according to Droid-Life. The site published what it claimed to be an internal document.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra launches on September
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra all set for its September launch. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra was confirmed to arrive in the coming months. The confirmation came by way of a pre-order for the device at retailer Unlocked Mobiles.
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Private equity firms Columbia Capital and Rho Ventures purchase minority stakes in sports content producer Mandalay Sports Media.
The recently-held talks between Apple and China Mobile could benefit both companies. The recently-concluded talks between Apple CEO Tim Cook and China Mobile Chairman Xi Guonhua could be beneficial to both, Reuters said in a report.
The company's latest smartphone release failed in the market despite good reviews. Nokia recently released its latest offering with the Lumia 1020.
The Australian TV media company hopes to raise AUD $1.2 billion in an initial public offering before this year ends.
Milan-based Telecom Italia's shares fell by 6.5% after Il Messaggero reported a capital increase that the company will suppose to tackle during its board meeting scheduled August 1.
Sprint's earnings report showed that it lost US$638 million and 1.05 million subscribers due to Nextel's closure.
Paris-based Eutelsat agreed to acquire Satmex for a total of USD 1.14 billion, including its outstanding debt.
Following AT&T's earnings report that showed increase in revenue, analysts believed that the wireless carrier is a good investment.
Baidu Inc gains a US$1 billion funding from the sale of five-year bonds. Baidu Inc announced that they have sold US$1 billion of five-year bonds in China's largest corporate bond sale.
