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Ahead of full-year earnings, JP Morgan has assigned "Overweight" rating to the operator of Persimmon Homes, Charles Church, Westbury Partnerships and Space4 as the Group expects to perform in a challenging environment due to the overall economic situation, while the UK housing market remains stable.

Apple's iPad 3 is being flown from Foxconn in China to US, according to shipping documents

Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, with a dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Attorneys-General from 36 U.S. states have raised concerns over potential security and privacy implications of Google's new privacy policy. The Internet search engine giant's new unified privacy policy has been touted as having fraud and security implications, especially for government users and Android smartphone owners.

Samsung announces Galaxy Beam smartphone, which features a built-in projector at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Rumours are rife that Apple is planning to open a chain of retail shops at Harrods department store in London as the iPad 3 release date draws closer.

The clock is ticking away for the year's biggest mobile phone event and expo (MWC) on February 27. With the ever-soaring aspirations of smartphone users and gadget enthusiasts fuelling technology innovations the world over, the big as well as small companies are all poised to make a big show of their wares.

Few aspects of new apps that Microsoft has introduced for its latest operating system, Widows 8

One of the Internet's more popular adult video Web sites - YouPorn - has confirmed that personal data for millions of its registered users has been compromised.

A number of purported iPad 3 part leaks have grabbed the headlines over the last few weeks, even as rumour mills gained momentum with support from the likes of Apple Insider, Wall Street Journal and many more high-profile news feeders promoting the exciting story.

Apple iCloud customers in Germany no longer automatically receive email on iOS devices after block by Motorola.

Acer has announced the Liquid Glow smartphone, which is aimed at the "fun-seeking, social-networking youth".

Biz Stone advises users too much of a good thing is "unhealthy", as site celebrates smashing 500 million user mark.

Ahead of WSP Group preliminary 2011 results, the UK top brokers Jefferies has recommended 'Buy' rating on the stock, while Espirito Santo has assigned 'Outperform' rating with a target price of 300 pence per share. The consultancy company is scheduled to report its preliminary 2011 results on February 27, 2012.

Amidst the worries of euro zone debt crisis, investors and fund managers began 2012 in a cautious mood by cutting equity exposures to lowest levels since October.

As the launch date for iPad 3 draws closer, the rumour mills are running crazy, causing much chaos and confusion among restless fans the world over. There have been some positive insights into Apple's much heralded product - iPad 3, while some speculations have bitten dust over time.

Credit Suisse and Nomura Securities have set new price targets and recommendations for HSBC Holdings as the global banking and financial services Group is scheduled to release its preliminary earnings for the year ended December 31. 2011, on Monday, February 27, 2012.

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, indicated during the annual shareholders’ meeting that the board would be nearing a decision to deal with $98 billion cash pile.

Despite losing the case against Apple in a Shanghai court on Thursday, the Chinese display manufacturing company Proview has taken the legal battle over the iPad trademark to a California court.

Foxconn - the manufacturer of Apple's iPhone and iPad range - has been accused of hiding underage workers from inspectors.

Apple is believed to be opening a new shop at London department store Harrods in mid-March, which would coincide with the rumoured release date of the iPad 3.

After Apple, it is Microsoft which has accused Google of patent misuse. Microsoft has charged the search engine giant with misusing standard essential patents to gain supremacy in the mobile phone market. Microsoft has sought the aid of European regulators to investigate the alleged unfair use of patents.

That's right. The Padfone is neither a tablet nor a smartphone entirely in itself. In fact, it is a hybrid that attempts at merging a smartphone with a tablet computer.

British smartphone users could get their hands on ultra-fast 4G browsing speeds before the end of the year, as the country's biggest network announces major steps forward.

British telecommunications firm, Everything Everywhere (EE) has reportedly planned to roll out the Fourth-Generation high speed mobile Internet service (4G) by the end of this year.

Samsung's Galaxy series of smartphones received a major boost to its already incredible range with the announcement of the Galaxy S Blaze 4G, on T-Mobile's networks. The Blaze 4G will look to fill the void between Samsung's mid and high-end Galaxy phones, flaunting a sleek form-factor, good looks and powerful features, including, of course, 4G capability.

Hammerson, the real estate investment trust is scheduled to release its full year 2011 results next week amid reports that Jefferies has assigned 'Buy' rating on the stock with a target price of 447 pence per share.

Losses double year-on-year for Royal Bank of Scotland after hits over pension mis-selling and Greek debt write-offs.

Police are investigating the unsuccessful trade, which was stopped by Threadneedle's internal systems in August.