Apple goes after HTC and Android phones with ITC complaint, while iTunes may test 1080p movies.

Citi, Wells Fargo and Visa are adding Groupon-like in-network deals.

EA acquires social gaming firm Ohai.

Google acquires Punchd, a digital loyalty startup.

Lady Gaga plans to intern for royal hatmaker Philip Treacy.

Microsoft is phasing out Windows XP.

NCR buys Radiant Systems for $1.2 billion.

Nortel patent sale cleared for Apple/Microsoft/RIM consortium.

Quiznos hires financial advisers for restructuring.

Google may be the target of a Us antitrust probe,  as brand's bid for Nortel’s patent assets coincides with Larry Page’s first day back as CEO.

Japan sets new radiation safety level for seafood after nuclear plant spews highly contaminated water into sea as Tepco shares plunge to record low. Also, Toyota reports misunderstanding over US impact and Honda targets rise in US sales but faces supply restrictions.

Amazon, Costco and Kohls are top brands for customer service in a new survey. 

BAT to develop “safer” nicotine products for long-term use. 

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