The new Verizon Droid, like many a high-profile smartphone just coming onto the market, has been hailed by some as a potential--you know what's coming--iPhone killer. (Chronicling the very first Droid sales in Manhattan the other day, CNET's Maggie Reardon observed that the gadget may actually turn out to be...

Apple will release a new iPhone next summer that works on Verizon Wireless as well as all global networks, a report claims, citing sources in the Taiwan supply chain.

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Apple, once untouchable in terms of marketing, has gotten a little roughed up lately.For much of the decade, Apple got away with bashing longtime adversary Microsoft without repercussions. Apple also dominated the MP3 player category without a serious rival. But now, as Microsoft has reinvigorated its marketing and it navigates...

RadioShack Corporation (RSH), which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, will begin selling Apple (AAPL) iPhones in the Dallas-Fort Worth and New York City markets. They expect to sell nationwide next year. - Stockerblog - The St...

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Even during the worldwide recession it seems consumers continue to abandon ‘dumb’ phones when, for just a little bit more money, they can get a pocket-sized computer – a smartphone – instead. According to research firm Gartner, overall handset sales are expected to shrink by 4 percent this year compared to last year. Meanwhile, smartphone sales are forecast to grow by more than 20 percent.[More...]

I am amazed at the line forming to attend the funeral of Research In Motion (NasdaqGS: RIMM). In just one week we have a Citigroup (NYSE:C) analyst downgrade and The Wall Street Journal warning about the growing competition from Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android software for smartphones from Motorola (NYSE:MOT). Then TheDeal.com suggests RIMM could be taken over. RIMM has responded by announcing the buyback of $1.2 billion of its shares. The message from the firm by this action is clear. It believes its stock is cheap and so do I. Analysts are expecting an increase in both revenue and earnings this...

Finally, there is an Apple (AAPL) iPhone app for travelers who are afraid to fly. The app was released by Virgin Atlantic Airways. It includes a personal introduction by Sir Richard Branson, relaxation exercises, a fear attack button, and more. Cost is $4.99.

By the way, if you are looking for stock market related apps, check out Top 8 FREE iPhone Apps for Investors.

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Schaeffer's analyst Morgan Searcy takes a look at news on the Street before the market open.

Schaeffer's analyst Morgan Searcy takes a look at news on the Street before the market open.