Google shares soar 13%

Analysts expected to hear newly hired CFO Ruth Porat describe cost cutting measures, and she delivered.

Apple keeps customers happy – and paying a little more each year

Does the wisdom of crowds apply to Apple? Because there is a large crowd of people who hate it. But usually with American companies that make huge amounts of money – such as mobile carriers or TV companies – the hatred comes from their own customers.

Microsoft accuses Google of pushing services to Android

Microsoft has accused rival Google of pushing Android handset makers to use its applications such as YouTube and Maps.

Judge rejects Apple false advertising claims vs. Amazon

SAN FRANCISCO: A US judge on Wednesday rejected part of Apple Inc's lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc's use of the term App Store, ruling Apple cannot bring a false advertising claim against the online retailer.

Google vanquishes Oracle in Android patent fight

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- In one of Silicon Valley's landmark court battles, Google appears to have won a big victory over Oracle. A jury on Wednesday cleared Google of violating any of Oracle's patents with its Android mobile software.

Google wins final approval for Motorola Mobility takeover

Google won approval from Chinese regulators for its $12.5bn (£7.9bn) purchase of Motorola Mobility, clearing a final hurdle for a deal that boosts its patents portfolio and steps up competition with Apple.