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Apple Silence On Web TV Deals Akamai A Downgrade

Akamai Technologies’ (AKAM) stock took a downgrade on Tuesday from Macquarie Capital, which pointed to Apple’s delay in announcing a Web TV streaming product. At its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, Apple (AAPL) said not a word about plans to launch an Internet TV service. Akamai, the biggest provider of content delivery network (CDN) services to media and entertainment companies, has been investing in its network to support Apple’s much

Apple Win Vs. Ericsson Would Trouble Qualcomm

An Apple (AAPL) victory vs. Sweden’s Ericsson in a wireless patent licensing battle would spell royalty trouble for chipmaker Qualcomm, says BMO Capital Markets in its annual intellectual property report. Apple had been paying royalties to Ericsson before a license expired in mid-January. When negotiations over a renewal fell apart, the companies sued each other in U.S. courts. The dispute centers on whether Ericsson’s royalty demands on

Apple Music Service Fails To Get Investors Dancing

Apple on Monday introduced what it called “the next chapter in music,” a service that combines subscription streaming of music, the first 24/7 live global Internet radio station and a new way for fans to connect with artists. Apple Music will launch on June 30 in over 100 countries and cost $9.99 a month. Apple (AAPL) also will offer a tier for $14.99 a month that can be shared by up to six family members. Apple is offering the