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Will Apple Turn AT&T Network Into ‘Dumb Pipes’?

A potential Apple (AAPL) wireless service that competes with AT&T and Verizon Communications is the biggest long-term worry for carriers from Apple’s decision to offer its own financing plan for iPhone purchases, says Morgan Stanley. Apple jumped into the mobile phone financing business last week when it rolled out the iPhone 6S. “The most concerning part of this initiative for the carriers, in our view, is how Apple is building a stronger

Google Targets Mobile Fund Transfer And Proximity Payment Market With Android Pay

Google ( GOOG ) introduced Wallet services in 2011 and a prepaid debit card linked to its Wallet services in November 2013. However, despite this significant push by Google, Wallet’s original NFC (Near Field Communication) system failed to gain

Will Google Build Own Self-Driving Car With New Hire?

Signaling that its self-driving car project is merging into the fast lane, search giant Google (GOOGL) has hired a widely respected industry pro to lead its development effort. Will Google build self-driving cars itself? Expectations have been that it would be a technology partner rather than produce its own vehicles. But with its new hire’s background including key research on assembly lines, Google could now be better positioned to build. Apple,