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Technology Report: Google's Android chief Andy Rubin steps down

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03/13/2013

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Google's Android chief Andy Rubin steps down

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Andy Rubin is stepping down as head of Google Inc's Android division after he helped turn the software into the world's most widely-used mobile operating system.

Apple CEO Cook ordered to testify in e-books case

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook must sit for a deposition in the U.S. government's lawsuit against the company over alleged price-fixing in the e-book market, a judge ruled on Wednesday.

BlackBerry shares surge on huge order for new devices

TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry shares surged on Wednesday after the smartphone maker said one of its established partners has placed an order for 1 million BlackBerry 10 smartphones, with shipments starting immediately.

Amazon cuts price of largest Kindle Fire tablet

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it cut the price of its largest Kindle Fire tablet, part of an effort by the world's biggest Internet retailer to get the device into the hands of as many consumers as possible.

U.S. welcomes China willingness to discuss cyber threats

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday welcomed China's willingness to hold talks with Washington about cyber security threats, amid growing U.S. concerns about hacking attacks emanating from China.

Obama to meet with technology, defense CEOs on cyber threats: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is slated to meet on Wednesday with a group of technology and defense chief executives to discuss the increase in cyber security threats, White House spokesman Jay Carney said.

Netflix allows U.S. users to connect accounts to Facebook

(Reuters) - Video service Netflix Inc unveiled a new feature on Wednesday that allows subscribers to let their Facebook Inc friends know what television shows and movies they are watching and also see friends' viewing activity.

EMC and VMware promise growth, outline Pivotal plan

(Reuters) - Software company VMware Inc promised annual revenue growth as high as 20 percent by 2016 and, with parent company EMC Corp, announced a new venture with a $1 billion revenue target, sending shares of both companies higher.

PayPal buys mobile app developer Duff Research

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - PayPal said on Wednesday that it acquired mobile app developer Duff Research, part of an effort by the online payment giant to become more nimble and technology focused.

At Galaxy unveiling, Samsung will have insurance plan in back pocket

SEOUL (Reuters) - The success of Samsung Electronics Co's latest Galaxy phone, set to be launched in New York on Thursday, could hinge on a supply backup plan aimed at preventing a repeat of a costly snag for its premium smartphone last year.