Oct 2- Canada's main stock index looked set for a higher open on Tuesday, as euro zone worries eased after a report ignited expectations of an imminent bailout request from Spain.
*Windows, multiple versions of Android complicate decisions By Bill Rigby. SEATTLE, Oct 2- For Microsoft Corp, and Amazon.com, and the clutch of other companies that hope to carve out a big slice of a mobile computing business currently dominated by Apple Inc, the future depends on people like Scott Porad.
*New York's top prosecutor opened a new front in efforts to hold banks accountable for the financial crisis by filing a civil lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase& Co, alleging widespread fraud by the company's Bear Stearns unit in the sale of mortgage-backed securities. *The judge overseeing the patent dispute between Apple Inc.
*Windows, multiple versions of Android complicate decisions By Bill Rigby. SEATTLE, Oct 2- For Microsoft Corp, and Amazon.com, and the clutch of other companies that hope to carve out a big slice of a mobile computing business currently dominated by Apple Inc, the future depends on people like Scott Porad.
*Trial ended in August with victory for Apple on many claims. *Samsung files motion against Apple on iPhone 5. Oct 1- A U.S. court removed a temporary sales ban against Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Galaxy Tab 10.1 won by Apple Inc in a patent dispute, allowing the South Korean company to sell the product in the United States.
SEOUL, Oct 2- Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday that it filed a new lawsuit against Apple Inc. in a U.S. court, contending the iPhone 5 infringed on Samsung's patents. In a statement, Samsung said: "... we have little choice but to take the steps necessary to protect our innovations and intellectual property rights."
SEOUL, Oct 2- South Korean stocks edged up in early trading on Tuesday, led by heavyweight Samsung Electronics. The South Korean company will also benefit from a potential improvement in U.S. consumption, " Kim Young- joon, an analyst at SK Securities, said. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 0.3 percent to 2,002.42 points as of 0226 GMT.
Oct 1- A U.S. court removed a sales ban against Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Galaxy Tab 10.1 won by Apple Inc in a patent dispute, allowing the South Korean electronics maker to sell the product in the United States.
*Court allows Samsung to sell galaxy tab in the U.S.- filing.
SEOUL, Oct 2- South Korean stocks are set to begin the last quarter of this year on a positive note on Tuesday after a three-day holiday, buoyed by a surprise expansion in U.S. manufacturing. Analysts said focus would be on Samsung Electronics.
TOKYO, Oct 2- Japan's Nikkei share average was set to rise on Tuesday after data showed U.S. manufacturing expanded in September, beating expectations, while a softer yen should lend support to export-driven stocks.
AMSTERDAM, Oct 1- Six years ago Dutchman Ruben Beugels was on an Amsterdam tram that broke down, leaving him stuck in an out-of-the way place, and late for an appointment when he couldn't quickly find another means of transport.
*Japan business mood darkens as slowdown bites* South Korea Sept exports fall on weak global demand* European PMIs expected to confirm recession By Lucy Hornby and Leika Kihara.
BRATISLAVA- The central bank to comment on preliminary July current account data. BRATISLAVA- The central bank to publish preliminary July and revised June current account data.
*Japan business mood darkens as slowdown bites* South Korea Sept exports fall on weak global demand* European PMIs expected to confirm recession By Lucy Hornby and Leika Kihara.