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> EBay will spin off its payment business, PayPal, into a publicly traded company in the second half of 2015. Article
> Accenture teamed up with Alcatel-Lucent to help operators and large enterprises implement integrated ultrabroadband solutions. Release
> Outdoor ad firm JCDecaux SA joined forces with Alcatel-Lucent to develop connected street furniture. Release
> The European Union accused Ireland of letting Apple shelter profits worth tens of billions of dollars from taxes, in return for maintaining jobs. Article
> According to sources, Apple is already working on three major follow-ups to iOS 8: iOS 8.1, iOS 8.2 and iOS 8.3. Article
> SoftBank's interest in acquiring Dreamworks Animation has cooled, according to people familiar with the matter. Article
Mobile Developer News
> App designers vs. app developers: Can tools create teamwork? Article
> Google recently notified developers that paid apps and mobile games using in-app purchases might be banned from Google Play if they don't provide a physical mailing address. Article
> InMobi research found that the average cost-per-install (CPI) of an iOS app is 85 percent higher than that of Android apps. Report
Telecom News
> CenturyLink is extending its global managed hosting service set into China, an effort it says is driven initially by U.S.-based multinational corporations (MNCs) that want to establish a presence in the country. Article
> AT&T is serving up its U-verse product suite to New Hanover County, N.C., residents thanks to its Project Velocity IP (VIP) network-build initiative to expand and enhance IP wireline networks. Article
Cable News
> The FCC is reportedly set to redefine online-video platforms, such as Aereo, that stream linear TV content as MVPD operators, similar to cable and satellite companies. Article
And finally… Britons agree to give up their first-born child in return for free Wi-Fi. Article