Tech News: Apple Inc. (AAPL)’s iPhone Guesswork, Google Inc (GOOG) & Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)’s Partner

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Iphone 5C, iPhone 5S Proof of September Release Emerges; Galaxy Note Phablet Launches on September Too (IBTimes)
There had been rumours that both iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S will be launched on Sept 10 and will go on sale by Sept 20. Proof to these rumours had finally emerged as insider from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s suppliers revealed that the company had already instructed supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry to start its shipping on September, The Wall Street Journal reported. According to the source, Apple Inc. had particularly instructed Hon Hai to begin its shipping both for a new high-end device, which can be the iPhone 5S, and low-end device, which can possibly be the iPhone 5C.

Google Target of Unusually High Options Trading (GOOG) (DailyPolitical)
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) saw some unusual options trading activity on Tuesday. Investors bought 14,306 put options on the stock, American Banking & Market News reports. This represents an increase of 469% compared to the typical daily volume of 2,513 put options. In other Google news, Director L John Doerr sold 4,836 shares of the stock in a transaction that occured on Thursday, August 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $861.69, for a total transaction of $4,167,132.84.

Microsoft reveals Killer Instinct pricing and £34.99 Ultra Edition (EuroGamer)
Xbox One’s free-to-play fighter Killer Instinct will be available at the console’s launch with up to six characters, depending on how many you buy. You can download the game for free with one character available but extra fighters will cost £3.99/€4.99 each, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) detailed on its Xbox Wire blog. …Finally there’s the Killer Instinct Ultra Edition, which Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) describes as “the best value” for fans. This includes the six launch fighters, early access to the two DLC characters, accessory packs, extra costumes and the original Killer Instinct arcade game.




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