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Verizon Stocking Up On Mobile Ad Tech Vs. Google?

Verizon Communications’ (VZ) newly acquired AOL unit might be stocking up on mobile advertising technology as it squares off vs. Google (GOOGL). Millennial Media (MM) stock popped as much as 42% on Thursday — albeit rising only as high as 2.06 — after TechCrunch reported that Verizon is close to buying the mobile advertising network. Verizon stock was up a fraction in morning trading in the stock market today. Millennial Media went public at 13 in

Apple iPhone has lots of growth ahead, analyst says

Apple (AAPL) is nowhere close to satisfying the demand for its bigger-screen iPhone 6 series phones, Canaccord Genuity analyst Michael Walkley said in a research report Tuesday. Only 20% of the installed base of iPhone users have upgraded to the latest handsets, leaving a sizeable market left to tap, he said. In addition to replacement sales from existing customers, Apple should continue to gain market share in the high-end smartphone segment from Google (GOOGL) Android switchers, Walkley said. “Our global wireless surveys over the June quarter indicated strong iPhone 6/6 Plus smartphone sales as the iPhone remained the top-selling smartphone at all four Tier-1 U.S. carriers, with overall sell-through share estimated near 50%,” Walkley said. “Apple’s very strong iPhone 6 upgrade cycle should continue through calendar 2015 due to ongoing upgrade sales and high-end market share gains.” Apple should be able to grow its iPhone installed base to over 500…

Should Google Offer ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ In U.S.?

Search leader Google (GOOGL) should offer a “right to be forgotten” policy in the U.S., just as it does in the European Union, says consumer group Consumer Watchdog in a letter filed with the Federal Trade Commission. The nonprofit consumer organization, a longtime Google critic, cited the “right of relevancy” provision of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which the Federal Trade Commission enforces in the U.S. The act “requires that after a certain