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LG’s second

CNET LG Electronics said Thursday that its second-quarter operating profit rose 26.5 percent on strong …

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Qualcomm earnings rise, but guidance weak

Stephen Shankland/CNET Qualcomm said its fiscal third-quarter profit rose 42 percent, as the company’s chipset sales showed considerable strength. However, shares fell because of weak guidance projections, dropping 3.3 percent to $78.90 in after-hours trading. The chipmaker, whose technology is part of the iPhone and of Samsung’s Galaxy gadgets, warned that it believes some licensees in China are underreporting their …

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Going on an extended international trip? Get a local SIM

It’s taken a while, but it’s finally getting easier and more affordable to use your cell phone almost anywhere in the world. Network and device technologies have evolved, making it simple and cost-effective to pop a SIM card into almost any unlocked phone and get service, whether you’re an American traveling abroad or a foreigner visiting the States. In Europe, …

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